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80km Gravel / MTB Experience

Your chance to be part of a Special Gravel Race

Sunday 2 March 2026

Entries have closed for 2026

Can’t commit to the full 2-Day Gravel Stage Race?

No worries.

Join us on Sunday for the 80km route — a tough, fun, and beautifully scenic ride that captures the true spirit of the Route 66 Experience.

It’s challenging enough to earn your bragging rights, and rewarding enough to make every pedal stroke worth it.

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Explore the route

PLEASE NOTE: All trails are subject to change.

Expect a few pleasant surprises on the way. Enjoy.

Sunday 80km Route

80km GPX file

Race Start Times

There will be voluntary seeding.

PLEASE NOTE: The onus is on you to refer to the Facebook Page, website and mailers to ensure you are kept up to speed with changes of any sort.

All Riders

Male and female – 07h45

Entry Fees

Early Bird

R 700 per person
  • Valid until 18 January 2026

Normal Entry Fee

R 770 per person
  • Valid from 19 January to 15 February 2026
  • All entries close at midnight on 15 February
  • SPECIAL NOTE: If you enter after 15 February, you do not qualify for race apparel

Late Entry Fee

R 840 per person
  • If you enter after 15 February 2026
  • Late entries do not qualify for race apparel

See What is included

  • A professionally planned and managed route
  • Shower facilities at the finish venue, The Cog & Sprocket
  • Goodie Bag, including race shirt for all riders and a race cap for the 2-Day riders
  • Complimentary bike wash
  • Secure overnight storage for your bike
  • Technical support on the way
  • Lucky draw prizes and race medal
  • Sports massages by a qualified therapist
  • Food - The Cog & Sprocket at Mount Grace will be selling food and refreshments
  • Post-race buffet lunch for R275 per person, R175 per child under 12 years on Sunday afternoon 1 March at The Cog & Sprocket. Friends, partners, significant others and children are welcome to join. You can purchase your lunch tickets when you enter online.

Accommodation
Where to stay

Accommodation options include the Mount Grace Hotel & Spa, our host for the event – ideal for a comfortable and convenient stay from Thursday to Sunday night.

Accommodation

When & where
Race Number Pickup

Race NUmber Pickup

When: Wednesday 25 February: 13.00 to 17.00

Where: Cycle Lab, Fourways

If you register at Cycle Lab, you will get a Cycle Lab Voucher for R100 and a discount off your next bike service

OR 

When: Thursday 26 February 2026, from 13.00 to 17.00

Where: Fly Cycles, Parkmore Square, cnr 11th Street & Olympus, Parkmore, Sandton

Late Race Number pickup

If you don’t mind getting up early and standing in the queue on race day, then you can fetch your number a the start.

Saturday 28 February:
06h00 to 06h30

Sunday 1 March:
07h00 to 07h30