The name says it all! “Gravel Travel” – it’s fast, it’s “Fairly” flat and it’s off-road and best of all, it gives the gravel bike a true feel for its use!

The GT-100: An event hosted by passion and executed by Professionalism!

The Route
The 100mile route (160km) with a 950m elevation will take the riders from Cafe du Cirque heading out Daleside on fast gravel district roads towards Three rivers. From there the route will head towards the Vaal dam also on a long decent (generally assisted by some tail wind). The route then takes a turn and heads back towards the South of JHB through several farm roads and jeep track. From here it is about 100km to go. If you are too eager in the beginning, it is going to be a real uphill battle home!

From here it is generally headwind most of the way home with a slight uphill gradient for around 20km until you get a nice flowing downhill. Here is where the fun starts where the route goes through some farms and winding jeep tracks with a bit of tar here and there. As you approach the latter end you find yourself back on the fast gravel roads towards Klipriver before turning back down to Cafe du cirque with a nice flat run to the finish!

The route is combined with signage and well marked as well as self navigation and a GPX file will be sent in the week of the race for riders to download.

The 60km route has an 350m elevation, is competitive and fast and ideal for those riders who enjoy rolling landscape with minimal technical riding.

Waterpoints

  • 4 waterpoints available along the GT100 route:
    • 56km/80km/105km/130km (These are subject to change but roughly where to expect the waterpoints)
    • 105km Waterpoint will also have a tech zone
  • 1 waterpoint available along the GT60 route:
    • around the 30km mark

Other options available on event day include:

  • Coffee Stall
  • Fully stocked restaurant
  • Retail Vendors
  • Recovery Activations
  • Music and MC
  • Fun area for the kids
  • Bike wash

Event Information:

  • Date: 5 August 2023
  • Venue: Cafe du Cirque
  • Address: Plot 116 Springbok Road, Daleside Walkerville
  • Distances: GT100 (160km) and GT60 (60km)
  • Type: Gravel MTB Race

Entries:

  • GT60:
    • Early Bird : R400.00 (valid until 31 May 23)
    • Normal entry : R500
  • GT100:
    • Early Bird : R750.00 (valid until 31 May 23)
    • Normal entry : R900
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What your entry includes:

  • Live timing
  • Safe and ample parking
  • Restroom facilities
  • Access to venue
  • Waterpoints fully catered with the necessary food and drink for all riders
  • Finishers medal
  • Finish line replenishment
  • Medical support
  • Sweeper vehicles
  • Restaurant and beer garden at race village
  • Prize giving for category winners
  • Cash prizes for category winners

Pre-registration and Number collection: 

  • Friday 4 August (Mellow Velo) :
    • GT100 & GT60 : 10am – 5pm
  • Saturday 5 August (Cafe du Cirque) :
    • GT100: 6:00am – 7:30am
    • GT 60km: 6:00am – 8:00am