Gravel Giro

This year we are heading back to where it all began, with Gravel Giro returning to Holla Trails in Ballito on the KwaZulu Natal (KZN) North Coast.

Join us on Saturday 16 May 2026 for a day of gravel, good people, and that unmistakable Gravel Giro spirit.

Route and ride style
Expect a route that is mostly on gravel roads, with no single track or technical mountain bike (MTB) trails. We will have two ride options, a longer route of roughly 50 km, and a shorter route of roughly 25 km, so you can choose the level that suits you. This is a purpose built Gravel Giro route, not a published Holla Trails loop. It is rolling and properly challenging, with a solid amount of climbing, the kind of ride that leaves you smiling and a little proud at the finish.

Vintage roots, all bikes welcome
Gravel Giro is proudly rooted in celebrating classic bikes and vintage cycling. If you have a steel beauty, bring it. If you do not, you are still more than welcome to ride. Modern gravel bikes and modern MTB bikes are invited too. We are not too strict, anything before 1999 counts as classic.

Why the venue has changed
In light of the current Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) situation affecting parts of the Midlands, moving the event is the responsible call. It supports the KZN Midlands farming community by reducing non essential movement through farming areas during an active outbreak.

The Gravel Giro vibe stays the same
You can still count on our famous food and refreshment stops, hosted and organised by our committee ladies, plus plenty of laughter, fun, and that community spirit that makes the Giro feel like more than just a ride.

Travel and accommodation
Holla Trails, Ballito is about a 40 minute drive from Durban, and there is ample accommodation across both the Durban and Ballito areas, whether you want to stay near the coast or keep things close to the event hub.