{"id":74787,"date":"2026-01-27T12:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T10:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=74787"},"modified":"2026-02-02T12:07:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:07:19","slug":"r700-000-on-the-line-at-the-inaugural-garden-route-giro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/r700-000-on-the-line-at-the-inaugural-garden-route-giro\/","title":{"rendered":"R700 000 On the Line at the Inaugural Garden Route Giro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The champions of the inaugural Garden Route Giro will ride away with R100&nbsp;000 each after 685 kilometres of pure gravel racing. Starting just outside Mossel Bay, on the 13<sup>th<\/sup> of April 2026, and finishing six mountain passes and six days later in Wilderness, on the 18<sup>th<\/sup>, the first edition will challenge and reward. Blending the back roads of Garden Route, Hessequa, Klein Karoo, and Great Karoo, beautiful scenery is guaranteed, as is Dryland Event Management\u2019s famous organisation and hospitality. For the racers, there is a R700&nbsp;000 prize purse, with jerseys and cash prizes for not only the general classification leaders, but for the sprinters and climbers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide 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=\"Garden Route Giro 2026 \u2013 6-Day Gravel Stage Race | South Africa\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wBOOUj1UcIc?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<p>\u201cTo attract the best gravel racers possible, we\u2019ve put together and announced a significant prize purse,\u201d Henco Rademeyer of Dryland said. \u201cThere\u2019s R100&nbsp;000 each for the men\u2019s and women\u2019s champions, R50&nbsp;000 for the runners-up, and R30&nbsp;000 for the third-place finishers. Currently, that\u2019s about \u20ac5&nbsp;260 for the champions, and \u20ac2&nbsp;630 for second, and \u20ac1&nbsp;580 for third. We\u2019ll also be paying prize money down to fifth in the elite categories, and rewarding the points category winners with R25&nbsp;000 in prize money, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f9ee91e942f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f9ee91e942f\" class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" 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\/2026\/01\/1_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74790\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><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\">The inaugural Garden Route Giro will boast a R700 000 prize purse and jerseys for the overall leaders, as well as the sprint and climbing points competition leaders. Photo by Shift Media Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe age categories, including the Amateur (19-39), Veterans (40-49), Masters (50-59), and Grand Masters (60+), in both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions, will receive cash equivalent coupons to spend on any Dryland event,\u201d Rademeyer continued. \u201cThe men\u2019s and women\u2019s winners in each of those four age categories will win R15&nbsp;000, with the runners-up taking home R7&nbsp;000, and the bronze medallists R3&nbsp;000.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f9ee91e98cb&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f9ee91e98cb\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" 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\/2026\/01\/2_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x934.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74791\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.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\">The diverse, beautiful, and at times rugged landscapes of the Garden Route, Hessequa, Klein Karoo, and Great Karoo all add their unique flavours to the racing at the Garden Route Giro. Photo by Shift Media Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe see gravel as being at its most enjoyable when it\u2019s competitive,\u201d Rademeyer explained. \u201cTo ensure the Garden Route Giro is competitive throughout the categories, there have to be prizes on the line, jerseys to race for, and races within the race for riders to contest. We also have some very exciting leaders, age categories, and points competition jerseys which draw inspiration from the floral kingdom the race will traverse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f9ee91e9c74&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f9ee91e9c74\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" 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\/2026\/01\/3_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x934.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74792\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.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\">Points, glory, and prize money will incentivise full gas racing throughout the six days. Photo by Shift Media Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Protea, which is not only our national flower, but which also represents resilience, is subtly featured in each of the fourteen leaders\u2019 jerseys,\u201d Isabel Grimbeek, who designed the jerseys, revealed. \u201cThe elite men and women will compete for the First Ascent Protea Aurea jerseys, with the women\u2019s a lighter shade of yellow, the colour most frequently associated with leading a major bicycle race. The sprinters will be rewarded with eye-catching First Ascent Protea Velo purple jerseys, while the climbers\u2019 First Ascent Rosa jerseys feature contours denoting the elevation gained above the Protea motif. Each of the open to grand masters age category general classification leaders will be rewarded, daily, with a Protea Nocturne jersey. This midnight blue design includes the stars for which the Karoo is famous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f9ee91ea017&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f9ee91ea017\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"935\" 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\/2026\/01\/4_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x935.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74793\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x935.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.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\">First Ascent, Dryland Event Management\u2019s apparel partners, have created four stunning jerseys to reward the general classification, sprint, climbing, and age category leaders after each stage. Photo by Shift Media Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor me, the Protea is a true South African emblem,\u201d Grimbeek smiled. \u201cIt thrives where others falter, and there are species of Protea in the veld alongside the route on all six stages. The diversity of landscapes they flourish in will be emblematic of the characteristics of the champions of the Garden Route Giro will need to possess. The subtle, ghosted Protea petals across the chest are not just a design; they are a testament to the quiet strength, the unwavering focus and stamina required to take on this race.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f9ee91ea38c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f9ee91ea38c\" 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\/2026\/01\/5-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74794\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/5.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\">The First Ascent leaders&#8217; jerseys for the first edition of the Garden Route Giro, which starts on the 13th of April in Mossel Bay.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the First Ascent leaders\u2019 jersey and to view the full breakdown of the prize purse, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenroutegiro.co.za\/giro-leaders-jerseys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.gardenroutegiro.co.za<\/a>. There, riders will also be able to enter the inaugural edition of the race and choose the optional extra package that best suits their needs. To delve into the details of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenroutegiro.co.za\/giro-route\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">route,<\/a> visit the race website, or read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenroutegiro.co.za\/the-passes-thomas-bain-built-capturing-the-diversity-of-the-garden-route-giro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">passes and poorts<\/a> which form the highlights of each stage. To share in the excitement in the build-up to the race, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61565771737076\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Garden Route Giro<\/a> Facebook page and follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gardenroutegiro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@gardenroutegiro<\/a> on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f9ee91ea753&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f9ee91ea753\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" 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\/2026\/01\/6_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x934.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74795\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/6_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.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\">The race will feature Dryland\u2019s famous hospitality and a twist on the traditional water points. Photo by Shift Media Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>2026 Garden Route Giro<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Event Dates:<\/td><td>13 \u2013 18 April 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race Hubs:<\/td><td>Mossel Bay, Riversdale, Calitzdorp, Prince Albert, De Rust, Knysna, &amp; Wilderness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Distance:<\/td><td>685km<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Ascent:<\/td><td>11&nbsp;300m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ride-Only:<\/td><td>R29&nbsp;000 per rider<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Tent:<\/td><td>R3&nbsp;500 (Single Occupation)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Luxury Tent:<\/td><td>R7&nbsp;500 (Single Occupation) or R11&nbsp;500 (Double)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gold Package:<\/td><td>SOLD OUT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premium Package:<\/td><td>SOLD OUT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entry Information:<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardenroutegiro.co.za\/garden-route-giro-entry-info\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.gardenroutegiro.co.za\/garden-route-giro-entry-info<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Facebook:<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61565771737076\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Garden Route Giro<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instagram:<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gardenroutegiro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@gardenroutegiro<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Website:<\/td><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardenroutegiro.co.za\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.gardenroutegiro.co.za<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f9ee91eaae7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f9ee91eaae7\" class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" 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\/2026\/01\/7_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74796\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_Photo-by-@shift_media_co.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1400x935.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7_Photo-by-@shift_media_co-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><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 mix of gravel and asphalt will ensure that the speeds are high and the racing is competitive. Photo by Shift Media Co.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The champions of the inaugural Garden Route Giro will ride away with R100&nbsp;000 each after 685 kilometres of pure gravel racing. Starting just outside Mossel Bay, on the 13th of April 2026, and finishing six mountain passes and six days later in Wilderness, on the 18th, the first edition will challenge and reward. Blending the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":74790,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[918,5362],"featured_location":[338],"class_list":["post-74787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-dryland-events","tag-garden-route-giro","featured_location-bottom-row"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74787"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74799,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74787\/revisions\/74799"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74790"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74787"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=74787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}