Date: 5 August 2023
“The Gravel Travel 100 Miler”. The name says it all! “GRAVEL TRAVEL” – It’s fast, it’s “fairly” flat, it’s off-road and best of all, it gives the gravel bike a true feel for its use!
MTB and Gravel bikes can be used. It’s rider’s choice.
Pre-registration and number collection:
General route description:
The route will be combined with signage and well-marked as well as self-navigation and a GPX file that will be sent in the week of the race for riders to download.
The 100-mile route will take the riders from Cafe du Cirque, heading out Daleside on fast gravel district roads towards Three Rivers. From there, the route will head towards the Vaal Dam also on a long descent generally assisted by some tailwind. The route then takes a turn and heads back towards the South of JHB through several farm roads and Jeep tracks. From here, it is about 100 km to go. If you are too eager in the beginning, it is going to be a real uphill battle home!
From here, it is generally headwind most of the way home with a slight uphill gradient for around 20 km until you get a nice flowing downhill. Here is where the fun starts and where the route goes through some farms and winding Jeep tracks with a bit of tar here and there.
As you approach the latter end, you find yourself back on the fast gravel roads towards Klipriver before turning back down to Cafe du Cirque with a nice flat run to the finish!
ROUTE: GT100! (160 km) 950 m elevation: R900
This is the 100-mile route that will start from Cafe du Cirque. Riders will head out to the exciting Daleside on the fast gravel heading towards Three Rivers. The ride will head towards the Vaal Dam that is on a long but adventurous descent. The route then takes a turn and heads back towards the South of JHB through several farm roads and Jeep tracks. If you are too eager in the beginning, it is going to be a real uphill battle home!
They have you covered with four waterpoints at the following points:
ROUTE: GT60! (60 km) 350 m elevation: R500
This race is competitive and fast. You will enjoy the rolling landscape with very minimal technical riding. Take in the view and enjoy the ride. There is one waterpoint at 30 km so don’t worry. They will be there to keep you hydrated and energized.
Your entry includes:
The following entertainment is lined up:
