Theunissen Goldfields Ride
Theunissen sits on the edge of both the central Free State wheat belt and the Lejweleputswa goldfields — an agricultural town in a transitional landscape where farming and mining history overlap. The 32km Goldfields Ride explores this transition on flat gravel roads through open plains.
What to Expect
Flat terrain on gravel roads — the riding is easy to intermediate with minimal technical demands. The landscape tells the story of the central Free State’s dual agricultural and mining heritage. Wind is often the main physical challenge on the exposed Highveld plains.
Getting There
Theunissen is on the R30 in the central Free State. GPS: -28.4123, 26.7012.
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