Piesangkloof Winter Trial Past Events

Those who did get to do the mountain drive were rewarded with magnificent views and extraordinary rock forma ons. The route is quite challenging in parts varying between solid rock steps to loose boulders with normal “tweespoor” sec ons in-between. Careful driving and outside guidance prevented serious damage to the vehicles. It is definitely worth the time and concentration to do the mountain drive.

The weekend also included an engagement on the Saturday afternoon, but the details will be revealed in Landroving magazine. The communal fire at the fire pit on Saturday night was well a ended and some new friendships were formed, while old friends re-connected. Piesangkloof management apologised sincerely for the problems with the donkey and the lack of warm water on Sunday morning.

There is no play area with artificial obstacles as the main reason for the venue is the access to the mountain and trails in the Magaliesberg conservation area. The trial was set up in the dry riverbed next to the campsite utilising a variety of natural obstacles, including big lose boulders. Natural terrain and vegetation formed some of the trial gates and drivers were briefed accordingly. The layout was received well by the participants and some were surprised/caught-out by the choices available at certain gates with “lesser” vehicles out-performing experienced driver/vehicle combinations.

I do apologise about the misunderstanding about the "chalets", the actual level of the wooden cabins didn’t come out clearly on the website, but there were enough pre-warning and assistance from the rest of the group to organise bedding, etc. for the glampers (luxury campers).

The club says thanks Piesangkloof for the friendly manner in which they received and accommodated us, as well as for all the wood supplied by them for the donkey and communal fire. 

A big thanks go to Tiaan Green from Timaris (www.timaris.co.za) who not only sponsored the trophies, but also provided surprise prizes for the first three members in each category.

Short Wheel base
First place - William Beets (Defender 90)
Second place - Di Beets (Defender 90)
Third place - Justin Blignaut (Defender 90)

Long Wheel Base
First place - Tiaan Green (Freelander 2)
Second place - Jonathan Bydendyk (Discovery 4)
Third place - 3-way tie Rudi Heystek, Mike Eagar, Mike Palmer