With only a couple of sleeps to go before the 2009 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival opens its doors to the many, many visitors – Magnetic South looks very forward to welcoming back all its “seasoned campaigners” and a special hello to all the “new kids on the block” to its many events.

The Expo – 3 & 4 July 2009

Pop into the Earth Scout and Magnetic South stands at The Expo, Loerie Park on Friday or Saturday 3 & 4 July.

Magnetic South has not only been working on events – but has designed a light-weight hardcover Bike Box which requires minimal disassembly and allows for maximum safety and security. The Bike Box will be made available for a once of offer of R 1950 during the Oyster Festival.

Top sporting brands will all be there and time to indulge in a some “retail therapy” when you have the likes of Salomon, Petzl, Capestorm, GU plus others to kick off your best 10 days of Winter Adventure at the 2009 Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival.

Salomon Adventure Nights / Petzl Night Run – Saturday 4 July 2009

The Simola Golf & Country Estate is gleaming after being pummelled clean by a series of cold fronts that pelted the Southern Cape this past week. The “Red Carpet” has been rolled out at the luxurious Simola Hotel & Golf Club and a reminder to all those taking part in the Petzl Night Run to bring your towel – HOT SHOWERS are part of the experience this year !
The event has attracted some top names and Salomon sponsored ultra distance trail runner Ryan Sandes who ran his way into the record books winning the Sahara & Gobi Desert 250 km self supporting foot racesmulti in 2008 is teaming up with local all rounder and Team McCain Adventure Addict member Hanno Smit – so definately keep an eye out for this team.
For making it all happen very grateful thanks go to sponsors Salomon & Petzl. Special Thank You’s also go to our venue sponsor – Simola Golf & Country Estate, product sponsors – Island Tribe & GU, voucher sponsors – Lush Drydock & Sirocco, equipment sponsor – Knysna Equipment Hire, media sponsor – Go Multi.
If you have not entered yet there are very few places left – enter now

Salomon Adventure Nights / Capestorm Night Bike – Sunday 5 July 2009

The routes have all been tested and we really have struggled to find anything like the mud and cow pooh experienced last year – the track is fast and course designer John Collins will ensure the HOT SHOWER that awaits you on your return to the finish line will be ever so welcome. Reminder from the Simola Golf & Country Estate crew – PLEASE remember to bring your own towel.
Sedgefield’s Cycleworx and Knysna’s Ultimate Bikes will make sure that any of the last minute bike accessories, or mechanical adjustments required will be taken care of at their shop being set up at the Start/Finish Venue. Can 2008 Pro Winners Andre & Jan in the Men, Martin & Jeannie in the Mixed or Kate & Wendy in the Females all defend their titles or do we have some new kids on the block waiting in the wings to blast onto the scene ?
For making it all happen very grateful thanks go to sponsors Salomon & Capestorm. Special Thank You’s also go so to our venue sponsor – Simola Golf & Country Estate, product sponsors – Island Tribe & GU, voucher sponsors – Lush Drydock & Sirocco, equipment sponsor – Knysna Equipment Hire, media sponsor – Go Multi.
If you have not entered yet there are very few places left – enter now

Salomon Featherbed Trail Run – Tuesday 7 July 2009

The massive seas and “uber” cold fronts have moved on with Featherbed Nature Reserve glittering in wait for its once a year Salomon Featherbed Trail Run Extravaganza !
The “Morning or Breakfast Run” is completely SOLD OUT – and you have got to be quick if you want to grab the last few places on the “Afternoon or Supper Run”. This event has not only doubled in size since its first running last year but the Salomon Featherbed Trail Run has also attracted athletes from as far afield as Alaska, Australia, The Cayman Islands, UK, Botswana and Angola …..looks like the combo of a ferry ride, run through a private nature reserve and 360 views across the mountains and coast of the Garden Route is making waves around the globe !
Its all thanks to Salomon having been there in 2008 and believing in the event and are back again this year, for making it happen. Special Thank You’s also go to our venue sponsor – The Featherbed Company, product sponsors – Island Tribe & GU, soft drinks sponsor – Peartiser, beer sponsor – Mitchells, equipment sponsor – Knysna Equipment Hire, voucher sponsor – Lush Drydock & Sirroco, media sponsor – Go Multi.
Kuzuko Lodge (Place Of Glory) are sponsoring two lucky couples the chance of a weekend for two valued at over R 10 000 each. So even if you are not the first across the line this majestic lucky dip prize is open to all participants. To grab one of the last remaining spots – enter now

Wade Bales Wine Festival – 6 & 7 July 2009

After all the fun and adventure of the Salomon Adventure Nights/Petzl Night Run & Capestorm Night Bike – how about indulging in some wine tasting at the Wade Bales Wine Festival. With over 250 wines from more than 40 of the Cape’s top wine estates which include Hamilton Russell, Rustenburg, Mulderbosch, Thelema and many more !
For R 140.00 you get a Tasting Glass, Goodie Bag, 6 Knysna Oysters or a Cheese Platter. Participate in any Magnetic South Salomon Adventure Nights event and this entitles you to a R 10.00 discount to the Wade Bales Wine Festival. To Book contact Gavin on 074 657 6176 or email gavinh@thewinesociety.co.za. Cheers !

Travel safe and welcome to Knysna !