Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations
Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations
Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations
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sculptures. The latter was made famous by the play “Road to Mecca” and the<br />
subsequent film about the artist’s life, written by Athol Fugard, the renowned<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>African</strong> author and playwright.<br />
ADVENTURE AND SPORT<br />
Mountain Biking: The Kompasberg 1 000 mountain biking event that takes<br />
place here annually has become one of the ten “classic” events on the <strong>South</strong><br />
<strong>African</strong> Mountain Bike Association’s calendar. The course of nearly 100 km<br />
passes 15 of the most beautiful farms in the Karoo and climbs to a height of<br />
1 000 feet up the spectacular Kompasberg Mountain. Fun rides of 5 to 10 km<br />
are open to less serious bikers who enjoy sharing the course with the more<br />
experienced pros.<br />
Road-running: The Owl’s Call race, a 42-km race for runners, takes place<br />
concurrently with the Kompasberg 1 000 mountain biking event.<br />
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