Quads 4 quads 2010

rockspyder · Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:35 pm Post subject: Quads 4 quads 2010

OK everyone I know its still early, but at the rate this year is flying, its not too soon to bookmark these dates and make the commitment so long.
Q4Q will go both directions this year. The Jhb-Dbn ride will be from Thursday 23 Sept to Sunday 26 Sept, and the Dbn-Jhb ride is usually the following Thursday to Sunday - the organizers can just confirm this.
I'm definitely in for the Jhb-Dbn ride again, still considering the ride back. It was THE highlight of 2009 for me, I'm hooked.
For the KZN guys, it will work for you too, come on!
Who else is in?
Lets get a good QT presence on this awesome charity ride.
Dancing

vreesloos · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:05 am Post subject:

I have 2 questions

What did it cost you and did you use a backup driver

rockspyder · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:45 pm Post subject:

R3000, which includes a donation to QASA, 3 meals a day, campsite, medical support etc. You supply your own camping gear. Yes we used a backup driver for the trailer and all our camping stuff, he met us at the campsite every afternoon. If you go both ways maybe not needed.
Gaan jy kom saamry? Ja man!! Dancing

vreesloos · Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 7:00 am Post subject:

Oorweeg dit al vir 2 jaar

Dit kos jou nie R3k nie meer na R10K se kant toe as mens alles in ag neem.

Hoeveel is julle sover

rockspyder · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 7:47 pm Post subject:

Nee dis nie so duur nie. Ons groepie was verlede jaar 5 ryers + 1 backup, hierdie jaar weer dieselfde groep en waarskynlik 2 of 3 ryers by, met nog 'n backup dan nodig. As daar genoeg ouens op die forum is wat gaan ry, kan mens saamwerk met die backups.
Toe, beplan solank, kom saam!

Everyone out there, come join!!

the g man · New Rider Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 39

Quads 4 Quads 2010:
JHB 2 Durban 2 Jhb in the dirt.
Kicks off from Carnival City in Brakpan on the 23rd of September
We do the return trip from Natal on the 30th of Sept.

Bikes, Quads, buggys and side by sides all welcome!

What is the Quads 4 Quads Charity Ride?
It is a social family ride in the dirt – all the way from Brakpan to Cane Cutters resort in Ballito and back again. The ride raises funds for the QuadPara Association of SA. (QASA) Fundraising Number: 000881
Last year, the riders raised 1.2 million for the organisation.

Who can come?
Anyone really – as long as you have an offroad bike, quad, go-kart or side-by-side.
We do suggest nothing less than a 200cc though.

Do we need a backup?
We prefer it if you have a bakkie for backup – say 1 bakkie and trailer per five riders. MAN Trucks send along a truck or two so if you cannot shake any of your mates up to come along, we will make sure that you are looked after. Backup vehicles do not travel along the same route as the bikes and quads.

Is it technical?
There are sections that are technical, but the bulk of the ride is easy with beautiful scenery. There is approximately 10 kays of tar on the whole route, the rest is in the dirt.

Do we load and tow on any of the sections?
No – you ride the whole way. The total distance is just more than 900 kays with sleepovers in the towns and villages in between.

Do We Need to take our own food?
Bring snacky things and pocket money, but dinners, lunches and breakfasts are all included in the entry fee.

Accommodation en route?:
Your fee includes camping the whole way, so bring along your tents and camping gear. You may, however book into bed and breakfasts all along the route.
Those details are on the booking forms.

What about petrol?
There are petrol stations every 100 kays – so bring along fuel money – roughly R600 per bike per direction – depending on how thirsty your bike is – and how high the petrol price goes… . If you cannot do 100 kays on a tank, strap a spare 2 litre to the carrier.

What if we have an accident?
Resolution Insurance send along two or three medics to ride with us. Polaris SA supply backup quads. Helicopters and ambulances are on standby along the whole route.

Breakdowns:
Last year we had a bike shop or two with us. They took care of all of the breakdowns along the trail. More serious damage was loaded on the trucks and repaired in the towns. Carry the odd spare like master links, puncture kits, cables and tubes.

Costs:
Last years event was R2600 per rider – R1600 for the backup driver. This covers the trail fees, medical backup, all meals and camping fees. A large portion of your fee goes straight to QASA. We do expect a small increase for 2010 but we are still finalizing quotes etc.

Pre Quads 4 Quads dinner: Trade your kit for a suit or dress and your boots for dancing shoes.
The Family Adventures team will be hosting a 3 course dinner and dance, date to be advised. Funds raised go towards the Q4Q event.
If you have any queries, or if you would like to come along, contact Sinead at: dirtads@mweb.co.za or 072-765-1855.

The Quads 4 Quads ride is fun, an awesome experience and it is for such a great cause. For booking forms, please contact the organizers: foleyg@mweb.co.za
(011) 979-1363. 082-8706134 072-177-0621
They will be ready soon.

the g man · New Rider Joined: 24 Aug 2005 Posts: 39

Just a bit of info about costs:

R3000 odd entry (might be a bit less)

This covers: trail fees to all farmers, trusts and induna's.
clearly marked so you don't get lost.
A substantial donation to QASA - the beneficiaries of the event.
backup in the form of a mobile workshop, breakdown recovery, qualified medics.

camping grounds with hot showers and clean loo's

All meals - you don't go hungry.

You need extra for: fuel - plus minus R650 per bike or ATV - unless you ride a thirsty monster.

Fuel for your backup - usually 3 people or so per backup driver - say R1500 to ballito and back - R500 bucks odd each.

A few bob for parts in case of breakdowns.

a few bob for the evening dops.

thats it - unless you want to book in to bnb's and so-on.

these are your genuine costs - nothing hidden.