Gravel Burn: New gravel stage race set to launch in October 2025

[cadenceblur]

14 minutes ago, splat said:

You sound surprised 

Yeah., probably naively so ! Just thought that the inaugural one would be less steep, but perhaps gravel is the new cash king

[betaboy]

I remember them talking to the course director and saying it is aimed at all gravel riders? So how do you define “all” with such a price tag? Are we just creating elitist events where cyclists are just squeezed like your last warm energy gel?
What is inclusive? Do I get my Own squad of mechanics? Do I get mid race bottles? Do I get access to rent a crowd supports who will shout my name? Will I receive helicopter footage of myself struggling to get Dylan Johnson Aero tucks?

Honestly asking for a friend?

[peepeekaitjie]

only 45,990? that's like 1/3rd of the epic. what a bargain!

[Spinnekop]

15 hours ago, jcza said:

ALL-INCLUSIVE ENTRY PACKAGE

 

International Riders: USD 3,290

South African Riders: ZAR 45,990

You called it.

I had my money on closer to R50k.

This will fill up quick.  Lots of rich cyclist for the picking.

Myself?  Hard pass.
I'll do my own touring through the karoo and stay in amazing places and still come in under R50k.
Villiage jippoguts excluded.

[droo]

17 minutes ago, peepeekaitjie said:

only 45,990? that's like 1/3rd of the epic. what a bargain!

Ja but Epic you get to bring a friend.

[nathrix]

Ja but it will be the TdF of gravel riding/racing/grinding/burning/flying, that title comparison alone is worth the price tag.

[Skubarra]

You guys need to get in early and do this race while its still affordable 👍

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Only R54 per kilometre, it sounds like a bargain 🤭

At that price the CTCT would cost you R5 940 per entry but of course you wouldn't get fed & bed 😉

[DieselnDust]

Guys guys it could have been much worse ….

 It could have been R46,000-00

[babse]

more like HEART BURN with that price tag...

[SSCC]

14 hours ago, betaboy said:

I remember them talking to the course director and saying it is aimed at all gravel riders? So how do you define “all” with such a price tag?

You just misunderstood the message. “All” refers to ability or level and not financial means. 

[jcza]

My prediction, entries will sell out within 24 hours. Should have priced it at R50k. Left money on the table here. 

[ChrisF]

 

Per rider ... 45 vs 57 ...

 

 

All inclusive ... seems this actually includes meals, drinks, tent, shuttle, etc etc ...

 

Massage and bike service not included.

 

YES ... luxury accomodation upgrades are available ...

[daveno7]

gravel racing and events...the marketing in cycling is great...just think as local riders you possibly know the local roads to ride...