{"id":73416,"date":"2025-09-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=73416"},"modified":"2025-09-08T08:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:18:02","slug":"introducing-grinduro-a-new-kind-of-gravel-bike-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/introducing-grinduro-a-new-kind-of-gravel-bike-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Grinduro: A New Kind of Gravel Bike Race"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Grinduro, a global gravel phenomenon that blends racing with festival energy, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025. This year, presented by Leatt, <a href=\"https:\/\/grinduro.com\/south-africa\/?utm_source=BikeHub&amp;utm_medium=Article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grinduro will make its South African<\/a> debut at Oewerzicht Farm in the heart of the Overberg region: a serene riverside retreat perfect for relaxation, tubing, and outdoor adventures. Here\u2019s what riders can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fbadb643c39&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fbadb643c39\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1803\" 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\/2025\/08\/SA_Grinduro-13-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73417\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SA_Grinduro-13-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SA_Grinduro-13-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SA_Grinduro-13-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SA_Grinduro-13-1400x986.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SA_Grinduro-13-1536x1082.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SA_Grinduro-13-2048x1442.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><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><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Grinduro?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, Grinduro combines timed racing stages with untimed social riding. Riders tackle a challenging route featuring a mix of pavement, gravel roads, flowing singletrack, and demanding climbs. Between stages, the focus shifts from competition to camaraderie, with participants enjoying great food, live music, art, and a lively festival atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grinduro 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e5nyjAXFnPI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Ride<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grinduro South Africa takes place from <strong>17\u201319 October 2025<\/strong>. The main event covers approximately <strong>100 km<\/strong>, with four timed segments (5\u201310 minutes each) across climbs, descents, and technical gravel. For those seeking a shorter challenge, the <strong>Grindurito<\/strong> offers a <strong>50 km route<\/strong> with two stages \u2014 a lighter introduction to the Grinduro experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riders can choose from several options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Full 3-Day Grinduro<\/strong> \u2013 A 22 km prologue on Friday, a 100 km ride, 1400 metres of climbing with four timed segments on Saturday, and a relaxed 22 km ride on Sunday.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Grindurito<\/strong> \u2013 The same prologue on Friday, a shorter 48 km ride with 650 metres of climbing, and two timed segments, on Saturday, and the Sunday social ride.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-Day Option<\/strong> \u2013 Join in on Saturday only, choosing either the full Grinduro distance or the Grindurito distance.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Route Profiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" 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Expect a vibrant mix of local food, craft drinks, art displays, a bike expo, live music, and Saturday night\u2019s headline party. Supporters and non-riders are welcome, with access to entertainment, chill zones, and prime spectator points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fbadb645169&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fbadb645169\" 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\/2025\/09\/SA_Grinduro-04-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-73426\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SA_Grinduro-04-1400x933.jpg 1400w, 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