Gravel Burn welcomes Assos as official cycling apparel sponsor
Assos of Switzerland has signed a multi-year agreement to become the official cycling apparel sponsor of the newly launched Gravel Burn, establishing itself as one of the event’s founding partners. This exciting new gravel bike stage race is set to take place in South Africa in 2025, marking a significant milestone in Assos’ commitment to the gravel cycling community.
Milan-San Remo Winner Jasper Stuyven Set To Race Gravel Burn 2025
Gravel Burn is a premium pro-am event that invites keen amateurs to ride shoulder to shoulder with some of the biggest stars in the sport. From tackling the same rugged Karoo routes to sharing stories around the Burn Camp fire, it’s an opportunity to connect with top-tier athletes in a setting unlike any other.
The first big name to announce his intention to race the inaugural Gravel Burn in October 2025 is none other than Jasper Stuyven – Milan-San Remo winner, former European gravel champion and WorldTour rider for the Lidl-Trek team.
Gravel Burn launches: Kevin Vermaak’s Next Big Venture in Stage Racing
‘On October 26 next year we will stage the first Gravel Burn – a seven-day, 850-kilometre stage race exclusively for gravel bike riders,’ says founder Kevin Vermaak. The route takes riders through South Africa’s diverse landscapes, starting in the coastal forests surrounding Knysna, then heading into the breathtaking Great Karoo – a famously spectacular semi-desert region. Riders rest each night in remote ‘Burn Camps’ under star-filled skies, and at the finish, they’re greeted by Africa’s iconic Big 5 wildlife at Shamwari Private Game Reserve.