The invitation read like this:
KTM South Africa is proud to announce the annual KTM Adventure Rally will be hosted in the quiet town of White River, Mpumalanga. Taking place over 3 days (2t\ 281\ 29th April), the 2023 edition will follow a similar format of past years. There will be 3 routes to choose from each day over 2 days of riding taking participants past some of the most breath-taking views and most beautiful countryside South Africa has to offer as well as various skills challenges.
And that’s exactly what happened as the Orange Army roared through the lowveld.
People from all over the country descended on the Ingwenyama Sports Resort in White River, Mpumalanga for the 5th annual KTM South Africa Adventure Rally, an event that has become synonymous with challenging and rewarding routes for all skill levels of adventure riding, exploring some of the most spectacular landscapes South Africa has to offer.
All with like-minded KTM owners.
This years event was nothing short of riding heaven that included massive vistas and phenomenal views for all involved. The Adventure Rally was 3 action-packed days where bike enthusiasts came together for 2 days of great riding on their KTM Adventure bikes on specifically mapped-out GPS routes.
Participants had the choice of three different routes on each day of the event with individual distances including all-tar, gravel, and a technical route. Each route offered its own unique perks, with the all-tar covering 360 km of smoother riding. The gravel route offered more challenging terrain, and the technical route provided 180 km for the more experienced rider looking for an adrenaline-fueled adventure.
Riders who opted to keep their bikes clean on the tar were greeted with some of the best tar switch-back riding available all the way from White River, through Graskop and up through Blyde River Canyon. Gravel routes consisted of dirt roads and jeep tracks through the magnificent forestry areas over mountain passes with spectacular views of waterfalls and rivers. The technical routes were put together to challenge all who dared and to put their skills to the test.
The camaraderie was at an all-time high throughout the event as riders and pillions helped each other out of sticky situations generally led to enthusiastic high fives and laughs all around. The event was a great blend of riding and socializing, with participants making new friends, memories and sharing their passion for adventure riding.
On the last day, riders were greeted at the resort with a delicious lunch and with one of the highlights of the event, the Ron Bailey skills challenge with a variety of obstacles that had to be overcome under the stopwatch. With some great prizes up for grabs, the riders left nothing on the line, providing some unforgettable moments and crashes.
The great riding, paired with great food, entertainment, and luxury accommodation made the 2023 KTM Adventure Rally one that many won’t forget.
KTM South Africa would like to thank all the participants, sponsors, and partners who made the event possible. They are already looking forward to welcoming KTM owners back to the Adventure Rally in 2024!
Oh and then there was that Binder and Miller incident that ended the weekend off in superb style…
It was, once again a roaring success for one of the most pro active brands in the SA market.
See you at the next one!
www.ktm.com
“These KTM Adventure Rally weekends go by way too fast, bring on the next one”
The Evans Clan
“KTM Adventure Rally 2023
Pure class from start to finish!
Great people, great community and an incredible atmosphere.
Got to spend the weekend on the KTM 1290 Adventure R and it is a proper machine!
Thank you to all involved and all who attended – I will never miss another one”
Charan Moore
“KTM Adventure Rally 2023 – What fun!
The weekend was Such fun cruising through the mountains of the lowveld
I Got to ride the KTM 390 Adventure and then the 1290 Super Adventure R and then the best part, I was surprised with seeing my Dakar 2020 bike and got to give it a spin after 2 years.
KTM South Africa and everyone involved at this year’s Adventure Rally, thank you for having me and thanks for such an awesome event! Already can’t wait for next year”
Kirsten Landman.
