“When you hear people talk about the Tankwa Karoo, some things that might spring to mind are vast expanses, the institutional Tankwa Padstal, the infamous tyre-munching R355, and of course, Afrikaburn. Gravel bike racing is almost certainly not top of mind.
Now in its fourth year, the Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race has set itself firmly in the gravel calendar. With a 60% participant return rate, it has certainly struck a chord with those fortunate enough to have experienced this unique event set at the Tankwa Tented Camp.
What sets the event apart from others though, is that the riding itself forms only a part of the weekend activities.
We were fortunate enough to be there one night earlier and got to experience a beautiful and still Tankwa morning the day before participants arrived. The Sling Aircraft crew were among the first to arrive later that afternoon by plane, flying in convoy over the Tankwa. Watching the planes land one by one was quite a spectacle.”
– Renay Groustra
