{"id":66362,"date":"2024-01-04T11:52:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T09:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=66362"},"modified":"2024-01-15T10:48:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T08:48:12","slug":"2024-gravel-race-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2024-gravel-race-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Gravel Race Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If big skies, huge days, and epic gravel roads are your thing, then look no further. We&#8217;ve put together a list of gravel events for 2024 so that you can justify that N+1 purchase and explore more this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#bac9d7\">For a comprehensive listing of single day races, check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Events Directory<\/a><\/strong>. You can also look for deals on stage race entries in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/classifieds\/c\/event-entries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Entries and Services<\/a> <\/strong>section of the Classifieds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f08f74326ff&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f08f74326ff\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u00a9retroyspective_TKBR23-164-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u00a9retroyspective_TKBR23-164-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u00a9retroyspective_TKBR23-164-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u00a9retroyspective_TKBR23-164-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u00a9retroyspective_TKBR23-164-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/\u00a9retroyspective_TKBR23-164.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by Retroyspective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">February<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>03: The Grind Reverse (Krugersdorp, Gauteng) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/763\/the-grind-reverse-150km-of-gravel-heaven-or-hell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10: 99er Trilogy Challenge (Durbanville, Western Cape) &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/743\/99er-trilogy-challenge-gravel-mtb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18: Tour de Worcester Gravel (Worcester, Western Cape) &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/743\/99er-trilogy-challenge-gravel-mtb\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/757\/tour-de-worcester-gravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>02-03:&nbsp;The Luxliner Route 66 2-Day GRAVEL Experience (Magaliesburg,&nbsp;Gauteng) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/767\/the-luxliner-route-66-2-day-gravel-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:\u00a0Berg 100 (Himeville,\u00a0KwaZulu-Natal) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/814\/berg-100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>12:&nbsp;Eroica CLASSIC, HERO &amp; NOVA, South Africa (Montagu, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/721\/eroica-classic-hero-nova-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27:&nbsp;Swartberg Gran Fondo (Prince Albert, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/680\/swartberg-100-gran-fondo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f08f7432cc9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f08f7432cc9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/815\/king-price-race-to-the-sun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18: The Gallows (McGregor, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/521\/the-gallows\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24 -26: Tanqua Kuru Bicycle Race (Tankwa Tented Camp, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/804\/the-tanqua-kuru-bicycle-race\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24: 36ONE MTB Challenge (Oudtshoorn, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/689\/the-36one-mtb-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure 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2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/stars-big-skies-and-open-roads-at-tanqua-kuru\/\">Tanqua Kuru <\/a>is not just a bike race, but an immersive experience. Image by Retroyspective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>01: Ronde van Riebeck (Riebeeck Kasteel, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/723\/ronde-van-riebeek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14 &#8211; 16:&nbsp;Burra 500 (Hilton, Pietermaritzburg) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/446\/gravalist-series-burra500\">Learn <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/797\/burra-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">July<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>13: Road to Desolation (Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/789\/road-to-desolation-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:&nbsp;Around the Pot 100 Miler (Swellendam, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aroundthepot.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f08f7433e09&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f08f7433e09\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/789-1703084723-3461-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/789-1703084723-3461-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/789-1703084723-3461-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/789-1703084723-3461-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/789-1703084723-3461-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/01\/789-1703084723-3461.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/789\/road-to-desolation-24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Road to Desolation<\/a> was a newcomer to the calendar last year, with a spectacular and challenging route through the Karoo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>30: The Underberg Gran Fondo (Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/434\/underberg-gran-fondo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>09-11: Ceres 500 (Cederberg, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/798\/ceres-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31: Race to the Sea (Franschhoek, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/429\/race-to-the-sea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">September<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>06-08: Sedgefield 500 (Sedgefield 500, Garden Route) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/events\/races\/view\/799\/sedgefield-500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21: The Pie Run (Greyton, Western Cape) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entryninja.com\/events\/79775-the-pie-canola-roller-gg?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21: Lions Karoo to Coast (Uniondale, Western Cape) &#8211; 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