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  1. @BigJohnSwan
    Event Name: Swartberg 100 Gran FondoWhen: 27/04/2024Where: Prince Albert, Western CapeCategory: GravelTREK UCI Gravel world series event. 170km 2900m of ascent. Go to Event Page.
  2. @BigJohnSwan
    Event Name: Swartberg Gran FondoWhen: 29/04/2023Where: , Prince Albert, Prince Albert, Western CapeCategory: GravelThe Swartberg Gran Fondo is a 170 km gravel bike race starting and ending in Prince Albert, Western Cape. It incorporates Meiringspoort and Swartberg Pass. There are other events on the day such as the Staffeta (relay), Medio Fondo and the e-Fondo for e-Bikes. The e-bikes have their own race, and are not integrated with other standard cycling categories. The Swartberg Gran Fondo is part of the Trek UCI Gravel World Series. Go to Event Page.
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    Event Name: Karoo GravelGrinder - Graaff Reinet When: 27 April 2021 - 30 April 2021 Where: Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape Category: MTB The Karoo GravelGrinder, a 3 day, cycling, social and culinary adventure you can experience with a group of colleagues or friends. Non-Rider companion tours and entertainment included. The routes are designed to accommodate mountain bikes, e-bikes and gravel bikes. Go to Event Page
  4. @BigJohnSwan
    Hi All, As yet we don't know how long the 100 persons max ruling on events will last. We are hoping it's for 30 days like the other rulings, but we will hear more today from the cabinet apparently. We are hoping that things will have changed in the positive in 6 weeks time, and that we will be able to run the event. regards John Swanepoel, Race Director
  5. @BigJohnSwan
    Event Name: Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo 2020 When: 25 April 2020 Where: Prince Albert, Western Cape Category: Cyclocross 171 kilometres, 3000 metres of ascent, 79 kilometres of gravel in 3 Sectors. The start gun goes at 7am (Sunrise) ​The last 2 km to the Swartberg summit is at an average gradient of 12% The summit is at the 150km mark, from there it's a nail-biting 20km descent into Prince Albert Cut off at the end is at 5pm ​Finishing this race is an achievement. Go to Event Page
  6. @BigJohnSwan
    Yup. Can't be helped.
  7. @BigJohnSwan
    Check out the snowfall on 7th Sept 2018, not a good time of year to run a race over the pass !
  8. @BigJohnSwan
    Gallery on Swartberg100.com is up and results have a link from the homepage, enjoy
  9. @BigJohnSwan
    Plenty of accommodation in luxury and standard tents. Brand new ablution block, grassed field. Non-Rider companions can also stay in tents, first come first served. Go back to your Entry Ninja entry and add tent or tents. Breakfasts supplied.
  10. @BigJohnSwan
    No worries ! Your "early commute incident" with your bike was one of the catalysts that made me decide to pull the trigger and offer a tented village to address the accommodation issue in the town. Hopefully we can create a great vibe on the event field with lots of food, beer and a big after-party. We are organising a pre-ride on Friday and post-ride picnic affair for the Sunday.
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  12. @BigJohnSwan
    I did reply to a Roulof Hefer not sure if that's you?
  13. @BigJohnSwan
    Event Name: Karoo GravelGrinder September 21st 2018 When: 21 September 2018 - 24 September 2018 Where: Prince Albert and environs, Western Cape Category: MTB The Karoo GravelGrinder, a 3 day, social, cycling and culinary experience you can share with a group of colleagues or friends. The routes are designed to accommodate gravel, cyclocross and mountain bikes. E-bikes are also welcome. We've settled on around 60km per day , it's long enough to be a challenge but short enough to leave you with some energy to enjoy the afternoon. In addition we have shorter options on the same route if so desired. 3 days and nights Spectacular Swartberg Pass The Great Karoo expanses Different terrain each day Remote gravel roads and tracks Luxury accommodation Local cuisine and great wines Fully supported Your own group - great social Runs throughout the year Non-Rider companion packages available with daytime entertainment and touring Go to Event Page
  14. @BigJohnSwan
    Eddy, please contact us on swartberg100@mtbafrica.co.za with your details, we have a little gift for you, for next year...
  15. @BigJohnSwan
    Hi All, Accommodation in Prince Albert is getting booked up already for next year. Discounted early-bird entries end on June 30th. We are offering luxury and standard tents, but if you want to stay in a B&B you need to hurry. Make sure you are on that start line for next year.
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