Shamwari Private Game Reserve
In an ideal world, what could be a more fitting finish for gravel race participants from around the globe than a Big 5 welcome at a world-class reserve? The answer was clear—Shamwari Private Game Reserve. It was the first name on our list. CEO Joe Cloete leads a top-drawer hospitality team combining luxury with a forward-thinking […]
Knysna
For Kevin, Knysna holds a special nostalgia. Back then, MTB stage racing was still in its infancy, with much of the route following gravel roads. Kevin’s innovation shaped the race and helped evolve the sport itself, into a true test of any mountain biker. This time, instead of heading west, we venture east into gravel […]
Blaauwater Farm
Nestled in the heart of the Karoo, beneath the watchful Lootsberg mountains, Blaauwater is a place shaped by time and tradition. Home to the Kingwill family for generations, it stands as a testament to resilience and connection to the land. Life at Blaauwater Burn Camp is powered by the essentials – water drawn from the […]
Graaff Reinet
Karoo hospitality is widely known and well documented as legendary. However, no guidebook could capture what we experienced when presenting the Nedbank Gravel Burn concept (back then it was just an idea) to the townsfolk of Graaff Reinet. They welcomed us as warmly as they embraced the event as if it were their own. They’ve […]