Events

ALL THE PASSES Off-Road training weekend 23rd to 25th September 2023

The crispy spring fresh mornings and a mug of warm coffee, warm camaraderie and like-minded souls await!
As you attended some of the Off-road training days with the BMW Motorrad Club Cape, we are inviting you to join our off-road TRAINING WEEKEND.

Details below, do not miss out. Book now!

BMW Motorrad Club Cape ALL THE PASSES Off-road training weekend to the Garden Route

Members please log in to get your discounted price.

Not a member yet, join here https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/

You are hereby invited to a scenic, adventure-filled weekend of fun, led by the BMW Motorrad Club Cape training team.

We will be making George our home-base to go and explore the amazing passes in the area (7 Passes, Robinson, Montague, Kom se pad, Prince Alfred, Attaquaskloof to name a few depending on conditions).
We have a fun-filled weekend planned, that will assist you to gain confidence on your motorcycle, various environments, and touring. The long weekend will consist of a long-distance ride to our destination, which will be used as a home-base for exploring in the area. We have interesting routes planned for various skill levels that would suit Level 1 and Level 2 riders that have completed the BMW training days. The level 1 routes will be basic on hard-compact gravel and tar mountain passes, while the level 2 routes will take riders through a variety of gravel-highways, jeep tracks and mountain trails.
Riders are welcome to bring partners/pillions along. The more the merrier. There is also plenty of time for partners to relax and enjoy the scenery and hiking trails at the accommodation should they wish to.
This weekend is suitable for those riders new to gravel or to take you to the next level. The level 1 route will be pillion friendly. Level 1 & pillion and Level 2 riders will form two separate groups. The purpose of this weekend is to build up kilometres under the belt, gain experience in motorcycle touring and help you be a more relaxed and experienced rider on the “loose stuff”.

About the rides & training:

There will be plenty of stops to adjust your gear and bike as needed, because this makes your ride more comfortable.

The Level 1 and Pillion group will be led by Neels and Carel and will take you on a relaxed, scenic route with stops to discuss and demonstrate rider position and techniques. The route will take you on farm roads with suitable surfaces for the beginner or the rider who needs to clear the cobwebs.

The Level 2 group will be led by Arno & Theo and will take you on a route with more challenging and technical areas. Only riders who have completed the Level 2 training/or similar advanced training days will be allowed on this ride.
Both groups will re-group at the home-base on the two days to catch up on the day’s adventures.

What is included:

Accommodation, dinner, breakfast, back-up vehicle with trailer accommodating 2x motorcycles and training fees. (Fuel, snacks etc will be for your own account).

Types of accommodation:

We have a wonderful Inn booked in George with comfortable and well-equipped rooms as well as safe parking for your motorcycle.
We have various accommodation options available for couples and groups. Please ensure that you communicate if you form part of a larger group, so that we can allocate accommodation. Note, that some cottages might be shared with other individuals. Rooms does offer sufficient privacy and each cottage has its own bathroom.
We also have en-suite rooms available that sleeps a couple or single person – not sharing.
Accommodation works on a “first come-first served” basis, so be sure to book early if you have any specific preferences!

Competition:

The first person to correctly name all the passes ridden on the first day (You can only do this while paying attention throughout the day 😉) respectively from the Level 1 and Level 2 group, will win a prize. The evenings usually has some other surprises for “Gees” on the day’s ride.

Cost per person:

Club member Single R 2750.00, Club member Sharing  R 2600.00  Tickets are sold individually, therefore if you need a ticket for your partner complete the transaction then book and pay for your next ticket. Thank you.

Non-member Single R 3050.00, Non-member Sharing R 2900.00

Important next step!

Contact Theo for room allocation after your payment is confirmed. [email protected] Cell : 0838630424

NB UPDATE : Book your accommodation with Theo prior to payment because all single rooms are taken 

Saturday 23 September 2023

6:30-7:00 – Arrive at Winelands ENGEN N1-North, fully fuelled and set up.
7:00 – Rider Briefing
7:30 – Depart from Winelands ENGEN N1-North. Level 1 & Level 2 groups will split up and do separate routes.
12:00 – Light lunch/snacks (for own account)
16:00 – 17:00 Re-group at accommodation
18:00 – Dinner & Social

Sunday 24 September 2023

7:00 – Breakfast
8:00 – Rider Briefing
8:30 – Departure for day rides in the area
12:00 – Light lunch/snacks (for own account)
16:00 – 17:00 Re-group at accommodation
18:00 – Dinner & Social

Monday 25 September 2023

7:00 – Breakfast
8:00 – Rider Briefing
8:30 – Departure for Cape Town
12:00 – Light lunch/snacks (for own account)
17:00 – Anticipated arrival back in Cape Town

Bookings will close on 15th of September 2023. The event is NOT weather permitting, unless severe storms that would compromise group safety is forecasted.

PLEASE book asap to secure your spot.

Alan Ayers our guest speaker will let us know “what’s new from BMW Motorrad Stellenbosch”

The BMW Motorrad Oil Inclusive Service

As a customer, you are at the centre of our attention. At BMW you will meet employees who share your passion. From an authorised BMW motorcycle dealer, you can expect more than excellent bikes, competent advice and perfect customer service. With us, you meet people who understand your wishes and take care of you personally. We will find an answer to your every question and try to fulfill your every wish.

Venue:

Oakdale Club / Klub | Conference and Function Venue 80a Bloemhof Rd.

https://www.oakdaleclub.co.za/

On arrival at the gate BMW club members dial 0794336878 (free call) to gain access. The booms open automatically on exit.

Please Note Meeting starts 19H00

Minutes of previous club meeting: https://www.bmwclubs.africa/august-2023-monthly-meeting-minutes/

Please read the minutes, help to propose and ratify, if you were present at this events.

We have a full and interesting agenda and the usual luck draw for members that have booked via our free ticket system!

Scroll down and take your FREE ticket to the event which is also an entry into the lucky draw. Petrol Voucher R250.

Taking a ticket helps the club keep digital records, your participation is most valuable.

The BMW Motorrad Oil Inclusive Service

The engine is the most important thing on your motorcycle. With oil included, it only gets what it deserves: the best. Because the one-time fixed amount includes not only regular oil changes, but also the exclusive ADVANTEC Original BMW engine oils. Specially designed for BMW Motorrad’s high-performance engines, they guarantee maximum performance. That means for you: into gear – and go.

Dear Time Trial Enthusiasts – welcome to the third round of the Northern Regions Time Trial Championship being held at Red Star Raceway.

The Championship is organised as a sub-committee of the BMW Car Club of Gauteng, but will include members from other car clubs as well. All types of cars will be allowed, road and race cars. Road cars will be allowed to have freedom to have certain performance enhancing modifications, more than one would think to be allowed, so that the drivers can really dedicate themselves to spend time and effort to get their cars to a proper track-use spec, and to be rewarded for their effort, with cars that will set quick lap times.

All car-clubs are invited, the more clubs enter, the more exciting the inter-club competition will become.

It promises to be fun filled, clean and exciting times on the race-tracks.

Entry Fee – R1200 – Please make payment into the account below (Reference: Name & Surname) – you will be asked to upload your proof of payment when registering below, so please have this on hand.

OUR BANK DETAILS:
BMW Car Club Gauteng
Nedbank Branch: 152042
Account: 1134981910

Register to enter via this link (remember you will require your proof of payment):

https://forms.gle/HK2nQNQAmd3y3QBU9

Supplementary Regulations for the Time Trial Event can be downloaded here: BMW TT1 SR’s 16 April 2023

The Time Trial rules and regulations can be viewed here: 2023 MSA Northern Regions BMW CCG Time Trial Championship Regulations draft v2

The event organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to applicants at their discretion.

The Barn at Old Mac Daddys

Please join us for a spring ride to the beautiful Elgin Valley where we will have breakfast at the newly refurbished (still closed as at 8 Sept) The Barn at Old Mac Daddys.

We will leave from our normal meeting point at Engen Plattekloof Village at 08h30 (ride briefing at 08h20)

Our route via Stellenbosch and over Helshoogte Pass and then through Franschhoek and over Franschhoek Pass for a stop at Theewaterskloof dam. From there on to our venue where a wonderful breakfast and coffee will await us.

All bikes and non-members are welcome.

Please book your free ticket so that we can keep track of numbers.

More about The Barn at Old Mac Daddys: https://oldmacdaddy.co.za/the-barn/

The Barn Restaurant is where you will be enjoying plenty of wholesome and delicious food during your stay. Our kitchen vision centers around fare that’s fresh, free range and organic (where possible), catering for the whole family including vegans and children. The restaurant is open daily from 8AM to 10PM and day visitors are welcome too.

Feast on the restaurant’s famous wood-fired pizzas or choose from a selection of freshly prepared salads & wraps. If that doesn’t entice, go for one of the renowned burgers or yummy main meal options. There’s more than enough to choose from.

Jeppe Quondam Sports Club

Dinner Bar Menu : Bar Menu

Once activated: – not yet 🙂 Please click below to join the whatsapp group below as a means to RSVP if you’ll be attending. Once on the group pse indicate your dinner preference from the bar menu on the whatsapp group – link on previous paragraph.

RSVP link on whatsapp will follow here around a week prior to the meeting

Current Club Calendar, pse click to download: BMW Club Central Calendar_06June23

Time: “Kuier” from 18h30

1. New members

2. Past Activities – brief

3. Upcoming Activities – brief

4. Guest Speaker: Required 🙂

5. Raffle – GREAT PRIZES: Pse note: You have to be at the meeting to qualify and receive the prize.

6. “Kuier” social

Dinner prior to meeting start: Will be off the Jeppe Quondam bar menu for own account

The room that we use is the Quondarie Room. The easier entry is the outside door left most from the main entrance. On request, we have changed our Noggins day to the second Tuesday of the month again.

We will create a WhatsApp group for RSVP & catering purposes – please join the group if you wish to attend. The link and MENU will be sent via whatsapp too.

Join us for a fun-filled morning at the state of the art BMW xDrive Park at Waterfall in Midrand for a combined skidpan and xDrive day. The BMW Car Club Gauteng will be hosting an event at the exemplary BMW xDrive Park. Entries are limited and a maximum of 40 participants can be accomodated. The day will be split into the two events – 20 participants in their own vehicles will complete the waterless skidpan for six runs (3 mirrored) with the best 5 times to count. The other 20 participants will be accompanied by a BMW Driving Experience instructor to drive BMW’s new BMW X3s on the xDrive track to showcase the vehicle’s offroad capabilities. Half way through the event, the participants will swop so that everyone gets to compete in both the skidpan and the xDrive experience. Entry fee is R350 per person for members and R550 for non-members.  Booking and payment secures your spot.  (The club member discount code will be sent in the club emailer invite – check your spam folder – add tickets to cart and click checkout and add the discount code there),

Spectators can attend free of charge  but will not be able to join in the off road drive. Parking is not available at the skidpan, however there is adequate parking 2 minutes away in the main car park at the xDrive offices. There is also no cover at the skidpan, so bring your umbrellas or apply your sunscreen. You can bring your own refreshments for the day, and there will be refreshments for sale at xDrive Park (cards only no cash)

All cars welcome – you do not need a 4×4 to enter.

Please capture the details of your vehicle here – https://forms.gle/dC63e7dnBG2wdpbV7

The track layouts are attached as images above.

Ecology Breakfast Ride, Bot River … Sunday, 15 October 2023 – 08:00 am

Join us for an all-tar breakfast ride to Ecology Lifestyle Farm in Botriver.
As you can imagine we will be taking the scenic route from inland to the coast, covering about 300 km for the morning of some beautiful landscape inland and then with the Clarence Drive views for dessert.

Meeting Point: Caltex, Okavango Road, Uitzicht. 08:00 for 08:30 departure 

Direction to start:

Go Down Okovango Road past Makro and Cape Gate Medi Clinic and the Caltex Garage will be on your left 4km from Cape Gate Medi Clinic as you ride in the direction of Malmesbury.

Breakfast will be at the Ecology Lifestyle farm, which has a very mouthwatering menu, if you have only ever seen the signboard from the side of the road then this is your chance to actually stop there!

Link to Venue https://ecologylifestyle.co.za/

Please remember to book your free ticket through our easy ticket system

Non-member but enjoying our breakfast rides, join the club here.

https://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/

Originally designed to showcase our PaardenKloof wines, Ecology has grown into an interesting and versatile farm with lots on offer. It now provides a platform to showcase our single vineyard, single varietal handcrafted boutique wines, the indigenous Proteas and Fynbos plants that we cultivate, as well as other farm-fresh produce.

Ecology also offers a fully licensed restaurant and events venue, set amongst wildlife and fynbos. This idyllic location is perfect for weddings, day conferences and other functions and the farm to table menu is worth exploring.

The farm is also family-friendly, with a bustling farmyard where children of all ages can interact with our animals at the end of the lawn, next to a beautiful play area.

Monthly Club gathering to share a home cooked meal, refreshment of your choice and stories of the previous month’s adventures on our bikes!

Come hear the latest club news, plans and upcoming events, guest speakers, raffle prizes and good company…

BMW CCG ///M Performance Parts Race Series Round 7 at the Regional Festival at Redstar Raceway

This time we are heading to ???

The food will be good, and the route will make it worth the ride to get there.

Not sure how far, nor how hectic, but it will be warm, so dress accordingly… 😉

Departure:   22 October, 08h01 (I suspect!)

From:          ???

Ride leader: TBA

WhatsApp group will be created closer to the time and link posted here…

See you all there, bring a friend 

(a potential member)

With roadhouses popping up all over, we will make a point of visiting as many as we can, and typically on nights / dates that coincide with, or are as close as possible to, the full moon!

Join us for a fun route, the usual great company, and hopefully some good old roadhouse grub!

Not sure who will be arranging this edition… but we will let you know in advance, not that it matters – it’s guaranteed to be lekker!

Desert Rose Farm Stall breakfast ride 29th October 2023

Please join us for an all-tar ride to Desert Rose Farm Stall https://www.desertrosefarmstall.co.za/

Meet at Engen Pattekloof: 08H00 for 08H30 departure. Ride briefing 08H20.

The ride will take us through Wellington, Gouda and Picketberg then via the N7 to our venue
This is an approx. 2hr all-tar ride covering 175 Km.

Members, friends and non-members welcome.
All makes of bike’s welcome.

Scroll down to book your free Ticket for the Desert Rose breakfast ride!

Our ride leader is Rouen 0798938398; breakfast will be for your own cost.
Should you wish to become a member and enjoy other benefitshttps://www.bmwclubs.africa/mrcap/membership-registration-mrcap/
Please keep an eye on the club’s WA Broadcast group for any changes or updates 071 087 9940, thank you.

About:

Reset your compass, and let the adventure begin!
Situated between Moorreesburg and Piketberg, on the N7 at the turn off to Koringberg, is Desert Rose Farm Stall. Conveniently situated on the Cape Town – Namibia route, offering ample parking, it’s the best place to start your adventure! We are the gatekeepers to the West Coast, Cederberg, Namaqualand, and beyond!
We offer a relaxed atmosphere in beautiful surroundings, decorated to make you reminisce on days gone by.
The indoor and outdoor restaurant caters for up to 60 visitors and is licensed to serve alcohol.

Car Club Lunch outing to a venue to be confirmed

Join us for a fun-filled morning at the state of the art BMW xDrive Park at Waterfall in Midrand for a combined skidpan and xDrive day. The BMW Car Club Gauteng will be hosting an event at the exemplary BMW xDrive Park. Entries are limited to Club sponsors and a maximum of 40 participants can be accomodated. The day will be split into the two events – 20 participants in their own vehicles will complete the waterless skidpan for six runs (3 mirrored) with the best 5 times to count. The other 20 participants will be accompanied by a BMW Driving Experience instructor to drive BMW’s new BMW X3s on the xDrive track to showcase the vehicle’s offroad capabilities. Half way through the event, the participants will swop so that everyone gets to compete in both the skidpan and the xDrive experience. Booking secures your spot.

Spectators can attend free of charge  but will not be able to join in the off road drive. Parking is not available at the skidpan, however there is adequate parking 2 minutes away in the main car park at the xDrive offices. There is also no cover at the skidpan, so bring your umbrellas or apply your sunscreen. You can bring your own refreshments for the day, and there will be refreshments for sale at xDrive Park (cards only no cash)

All cars welcome – you do not need a 4×4 to enter.

Please capture the details of your vehicle here – https://forms.gle/dC63e7dnBG2wdpbV7

The track layouts are attached as images above.

Jeppe Quondam Sports Club

Dinner Bar Menu : Bar Menu

Once activated: – not yet 🙂 Please click below to join the whatsapp group below as a means to RSVP if you’ll be attending. Once on the group pse indicate your dinner preference from the bar menu on the whatsapp group – link on previous paragraph.

RSVP link on whatsapp will follow here around a week prior to the meeting

Current Club Calendar, pse click to download: BMW Club Central Calendar_06June23

Time: “Kuier” from 18h30

1. New members

2. Past Activities – brief

3. Upcoming Activities – brief

4. Guest Speaker: Required 🙂

5. Raffle – GREAT PRIZES: Pse note: You have to be at the meeting to qualify and receive the prize.

6. “Kuier” social

Dinner prior to meeting start: Will be off the Jeppe Quondam bar menu for own account

The room that we use is the Quondarie Room. The easier entry is the outside door left most from the main entrance. On request, we have changed our Noggins day to the second Tuesday of the month again.

We will create a WhatsApp group for RSVP & catering purposes – please join the group if you wish to attend. The link and MENU will be sent via whatsapp too.

Monthly Club gathering to share a home cooked meal, refreshment of your choice and stories of the previous month’s adventures on our bikes!

Come hear the latest club news, plans and upcoming events, guest speakers, raffle prizes and good company…

BMW CCG ///M Performance Parts Race Series Round 8 at the Regional Festival at Zwartkops Raceway

This time we are heading to ???

The food will be good, and the route will make it worth the ride to get there.

Not sure how far, nor how hectic, but it will be warm, so dress accordingly… 😉

Departure:   26 November, 07h31 (I suspect!)

From:          ???

Ride leader: TBA

WhatsApp group will be created closer to the time and link posted here…

See you all there, bring a friend 

(a potential member)

Jeppe Quondam Sports Club

Venue and Dinner : TBC

Once activated: – not yet 🙂 Please click below to join the whatsapp group below as a means to RSVP if you’ll be attending. Once on the group pse indicate your dinner preference from the bar menu on the whatsapp group – link on previous paragraph.

RSVP link on whatsapp will follow here around a week prior to the meeting

Current Club Calendar, pse click to download: BMW Club Central Calendar_06June23

Time: “Kuier” from 18h30

Details to follow: Pencil in the date

We will create a WhatsApp group for RSVP & catering purposes – please join the group if you wish to attend.

A celebration of the race series and track day successes for 2023, as well as the club members…