Gravel Travel Events

Event Name: Masgcor Cederberg 2-day MTB Trek When: 6 April 2019 - 7 April 2019 Where: Yellow Aloe, Clanwilliam, Western Cape Category: MTB The Masgcor Cederberg 2-day MTB Trek will take riders from Clanwilliam to Nuwerust in the heart of the Cederberg on Day 1, and back to Clanwilliam on Day 2. Riders and their supporters will be camping at Nuwerust, with all meals, camping, tent, mattress included in the entry fee. This route is suitable for MTBs, gravel bikes and e-bikes if you like to have it a bit easier. Early bird entries are open until 30 September 2018 - enter at a lower fee, BUT also stand a chance to win your entire entry fee back! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Masgcor Cederberg100Miler 1-day Race When: 7 April 2019 Where: Yellow Aloe, Clanwilliam, Western Cape Category: MTB Riders on the Masgcor Cederberg100Miler Race will tackle a circular route from Clanwilliam, over Pakhuys Pass, through the remote mission villages of Heunigvlei, Wupperthal and Eselbank, before reaching Kromrivier, Pakhuys Pass and heading back to Clanwilliam. Get ready for a proper, but most beautiful challenge over 160km and 3 000m elevation. The route is not suitable for gravel bikes. Early bird entries are open until 30 September 2018, and early birds get their entry at a discounted fee, BUT also stand a chance to win back the entire entry fee! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Olympic Dirty Double When: 25 August 2018 Where: Doolhof Wine Estate, Wellington, Western Cape Category: Multisport Super-fun event involving a trail run BEFORE you get onto your mountain bike! There are two routes to choose from: short course (8km trail run - 20km MTB) or long course (15km trail run - 35km MTB). And if you are not up to doing both disciplines, bring a mate for a relay. Go to Event Page

Hi guys & gals! The Wild Boar Trails will unfortunately be closed over the weekend of 18 & 19 August 2018 - the Nissan Trailseeker MTB & Trail Run is taking place in Wellington.

Yes, you can ride any day of the week. The trail centre will be open on Saturdays, and Public Holidays (from 8h00). On the other days, you can buy a permit using the Snapscan code on the door of the centre. Annual permit holders and Tygerberg MTB members may use the trails without buying a day permit.

Yes, some of these were used in Gravel Travel.

Details are below, and maps will be made available in the 2nd week of July: Wild Boar Loop Distance: 45km Ascent: 1495m Approximate riding time: 3 hours – 5.5 hours Intermediate – advanced, fit riders Mostly single track Warthog Loop Distance: 38km Ascent: 1229m Approximate riding time: 2.5 hours – 5 hours Intermediate – advanced, fit riders Mostly single track Porcupine Loop Distance: 26km Ascent: 936m Approximate riding time: 1.5 hours – 3.5 hours Intermediate, relatively fit riders Mostly single track Hedgehog Loop Distance: 17km Ascent: 679m Approximate riding time: 1 hour – 2 hours Intermediate riders Mostly single track Flat Hog Loop Distance: 42km Ascent: 612m Approximate riding time: 1.5 hours – 3 hours Beginner to intermediate, unfit to relatively fit riders Open gravel roads and small sections of jeep track Potbelly Loop Distance: 3.3km Ascent: 90m Kids and beginners, unfit riders Flat, vineyard roads Cross Country Course (Doolhof Wine Estate) Distance: 4.3km Ascent: 168m Intermediate – advanced, and terchnically sound fit riders Mostly single track and a number of technical sections Hawekwas Scout Adventure Centre Loop Distance: 20.5km Ascent: 928m Approximate riding time: 1 hour – 3 hours Intermediate – advanced, fit riders Mostly single track and some very technical sections

We will give more details a bit later. It will be open to anyone who wants to join, but we are still working on what we can offer on the day in addition to just riding

:oops:Sorry guys and girls! The link is now in working order

Check out the Wild Boar Trails video: click here! Official launch on Saturday 4 August 2018.

The 2019 Cederberg100Miler will take place on 6-7 April. The 1-day Race will start with Pakhuys Pass (21km tar and 1 000m ascent). From here it will be mostly jeep track and gravel road though Heuningvlei, Wupperthal. Eselbank and Kromrivier. After the 100km mark it will be mostly district road back to Clanwilliam. This is definitely a mountain bike route and not a gravel bike route.

So here are some pics of the 2019 Cederberg100Miler Race route scout. Flippen amazing scenery and riding!

The route will not be gravel or district roads only. There will also be some jeep track. We did a scout recently and will post some pics and a breakdown of the route shortly.

What are your thoughts on the 2019 Cederberg100Miler Race doing a circular route: Clanwilliam, Pakhuys Pass, Heuningvlei, Wupperthal, Eselbank, Matjiesrivier, Kromrivier, Algeria and back to Clanwilliam? The same distance (160km) and climbing (3000m) as the current format Clanwilliam to Kaleo.

Event Name: 2018 Gravel Travel MTB When: 12 May 2018 Where: Linton Park Wines, Wellington, Western Cape Category: MTB The 2018 Gravel Travel 50km is an official seeding race for the 2018 Wines2Whales. We also offer a 25km MTB and a 10km Trail Run. Join us at our brand new event venue: Linton Park Wines, Wellington. 10km Trail Run - 8h15 50km MTB - 8h30 25km MTB - 8h45 Go to Event Page

We will either confirm from entered athletes prior to the event (via email) or require this information upon riders collecting their race numbers and goody bags.

Jean would have bagged both prizes. We are looking at prize money of (at least) R100 per gravel bike entry, so the more gravel bike riders the bigger the prize money.

It is official: there will be a gravel bike category. Jean de Villiers got an excellent 2nd place overall (only minutes behind legend Erik Kleinhans) on his gravel bike on the 2017 event.

Even if you are not THAT fit, you can still do the 2-day Cederberg Trek...on an e-bike

Event Name: Cederberg 2-day Trek When: 21 April 2018 - 22 April 2018 Where: The Yellow Aloe, Western Cape Category: MTB Experience the magnificent Cederberg over two days, on your bike. Day 1 will take you to Nuwerust where a lovely camping spot, good food and ample drinks will nourish your body and soul. Day 2 takes you from Nuwerust to Kaleo Manor. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Cederberg 100Miler When: 22 April 2018 Where: The Yellow Aloe, Clanwilliam, Western Cape Category: MTB Enter South Africa's most breathtaking 100Miler race. 160km and 3000m total ascent through the beautiful Cederberg. Starts from The Yellow Aloe, Clanwilliam at 6h30 on Sunday 22 April 2018. Finishes at Kaleo Manor in the Koue Bokkeveld. Go to Event Page

Event Name: Gravel Travel MTB When: 13 May 2017 Where: Doolhof Wine Estate, Wellington, Western Cape Category: MTB Sweet (and some new) single track sections not normally open for public riding. Nothing too hectic, but still challenging and enjoyable. Go to Event Page

Some pics of the awesome campsite at Nuwerust - your halfway stop on The Trek:

Thanks for posting the event. All entrants will receive a free event cycling shirt and a free entry to Gravel Travel MTB & Trail Run (13 May 2017). The Trek has limited space, so best to get you entry in!!!

Thanks for posting the event!! I also added the same event under the events list with some more info and pics. All entrants will receive a free event cycling shirt and a free entry to Gravel Travel MTB & Trail Run (13 May 2017). Looking forward to see you there!!