Gravel burn 2025

[the_roadie]

So what tyre widths / gear ratios you all riding? I'm going with 45mm, 42 - 10/51.

[jcza]

43mm front & 40mm rear, can't go wider. 

42T with 10-50. 

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Looks like quite a few internationals are coming over including a few youtubers like Juliet Elliot from the UK. Ashleigh MP also racing it I believe.

 

[the_roadie]

Yes, very exciting. Still waiting on the Pro men list. Tom Pidcock, Matt Beers and Adam Hansen(?)

[DuToit Van Den Bergh]

So disappointed(In myself) for sitting on the fence and counting my beans,
now I am looking at the "sold out" post and Admittedly have extreme FOMO.
Looks amazing. Would love to hear all the war stories....
 

[milky4130]

2 hours ago, the_roadie said:

Yes, very exciting. Still waiting on the Pro men list. Tom Pidcock, Matt Beers and Adam Hansen(?)

Pidcock is definitely not coming or are you hoping he does?

[the_roadie]

1 minute ago, milky4130 said:

Pidcock is definitely not coming or are you hoping he does?

At the last info evening I'm sure Kevin said Pidcock is coming. Not sure if that changed since?

[milky4130]

5 minutes ago, the_roadie said:

At the last info evening I'm sure Kevin said Pidcock is coming. Not sure if that changed since?

Scheduled to be racing in Italy for the next 2 weeks.

maybe I shouldve checked the dates first 🤦‍♂️ I assumed based off the last couple posts that Gravel Burn is happening this week 🥴 So lets see maybe Pidcock does show up, that would be awesome.

Edited October 2, 2025 by milky4130
Update

[BuffsVintageBikes]

3 hours ago, DuToit Van Den Bergh said:

So disappointed(In myself) for sitting on the fence and counting my beans,
now I am looking at the "sold out" post and Admittedly have extreme FOMO.
Looks amazing. Would love to hear all the war stories....
 

I hear you. I got invited to ride camera motorcycle again but blew the motor on my KTM690 so had to decline the offer. Now I'm suffering FOMO from missing seeing the top tier riders duke it out up close and personal 😩

[milky4130]

3 hours ago, DuToit Van Den Bergh said:

So disappointed(In myself) for sitting on the fence and counting my beans,
now I am looking at the "sold out" post and Admittedly have extreme FOMO.
Looks amazing. Would love to hear all the war stories....
 

Keep checking the classifieds I’m pretty sure a last minute entry will pop up there, 3 weeks to go 🤞🏻

[Furbz]

I'm in - sort of.

Tore a 2cm tear in my calf muscle 10 days ago.

Have not been on the bikes since.

Much physio happening!

Racing it is out, might might be able to ride it slowly.

Plan on 50C tires front and back.

Might swap to 2.2 mrb tires.

Riding a bike with the xplr 1x system. 42 chainring. Might drop this to 40 chainring to help the calf

Edited October 2, 2025 by Furbz

[Michael S]

2.2 Race King (F)

2.1 Thunderburts (R -max I can fit) 

GRX 42- 10/51

Edited October 2, 2025 by Michael S

[Michael S]

Pidcock is involved, even if he might not be racing, as the_roadie noted, he was punted as taking part in the evening eliminator / fox hunt style mini race.

But a Lachlan, Pidcock, Beers field will already make for interesting racing.

Edited October 2, 2025 by Michael S

[DieselnDust]

14 hours ago, Furbz said:

I'm in - sort of.

Tore a 2cm tear in my calf muscle 10 days ago.

Have not been on the bikes since.

Much physio happening!

Racing it is out, might might be able to ride it slowly.

Plan on 50C tires front and back.

Might swap to 2.2 mrb tires.

Riding a bike with the xplr 1x system. 42 chainring. Might drop this to 40 chainring to help the calf

Rather stay home Furbz. 2cm is a big tear. How deep is it?

My Epic partner tore his calf muscle during Stage 4 and only started cycling again 2 months ago. He needed about 3 months of physio before starting to place any meaningful load on it. The decision he is most thankful for is withdrawing from the race.. You're going to need that calf for suspension

[DieselnDust]

12 hours ago, Michael S said:

Pidcock is involved, even if he might not be racing, as the_roadie noted, he was punted as taking part in the evening eliminator / fox hunt style mini race.

But a Lachlan, Pidcock, Beers field will already make for interesting racing.

There was speculation that MVDP was also coming out to race it but basis his XCO World Champs declaration " I need a rest" I think that is off the cards. Jesper Styven is riding and apparently a couple of his Lidl Trek teammates are joining. Matej Morhoric also rumoured to be on the startline

[jcza]

The women’s field is now official and with it the storylines, rivalries and anticipation of a race that promises to elevate gravel racing. The confirmed professional women’s roster for the 2025 Nedbank Gravel Burn is included below.

Rider #	Name	Surname	Nationality
60	Alison	Jackson	Canada
61	Hayley	Preen	South Africa
62	Lauren	Stephens	USA
63	Ashleigh	Moolman Pasio	South Africa
64	Cherise	Willeit	South Africa
65	Jana	Gigele	Austria
66	Melisa	Rollins	USA
68	Haley	Smith	Canada
69	Catherine	Colyn	South Africa
70	Irina	Lützelschwab	Switzerland
71	Rosa	Klöser	Germany
72	Whitney	Allison	USA
73	Madeleine	Nutt	Great Britain
74	Axelle	Dubau-Prevot	France
75	Theresa	Rindler-Bachl	Austria
76	Gina	Ricardo	Australia
78	Sarah	Diekmeyer	Canada
79	Ruth	Astle	UK
80	Juanita	Mackenzie	South Africa
81	Alyssa	Mahoney	USA
82	Becca	Book	USA
83	Virginia	Cancellari	Italy
84	Mariske	Strauss	South Africa
85	Emma	van der Stockt	Belgium
86	Clara	Koppenburg	Germany