Amacx, trusted by three of the world’s top cycling teams, brings premium sports nutrition to the Nedbank Gravel Burn stage race.
Cape Town, Wednesday 19 March – Nedbank Gravel Burn, the highly anticipated gravel stage race through the Eastern Cape of South Africa, proudly welcomes Amacx as its Official Nutrition Partner. Founded in 2011 in the Netherlands, Amacx is a leader in scientifically formulated endurance nutrition, fuelling athletes with products designed for maximum performance, optimal recovery and gut-friendly absorption.
Having earned an excellent reputation in the sport, Amacx is trusted by multiple professional road cycling teams, including EF Pro Cycling, Team Jumbo-Visma, Q36.5 Pro Cycling and UAE Team ADQ. The brand’s product range spans isotonic drinks, energy gels, bars, and recovery shakes—embracing and furthering the latest advancements in sports nutrition and empowering endurance athletes of all levels to break through and reach their performance goals.
EF Pro Cycling’s Lachlan Morton, winner of the 2024 Unbound Gravel and a highly accomplished, versatile endurance racer, is among the pre-race favourites for Nedbank Gravel Burn. He attests to Amacx’s effectiveness: “Amacx has been a game-changer for me. It provides consistent energy without any stomach issues, allowing me to focus entirely on performance. Their nutrition is second to none, and I trust it completely on race day.”
Ensuring that Nedbank Gravel Burn riders have access to the same world-class nutrition, Amacx will provide its products at every service station and at the finish line, keeping competitors fuelled and hydrated through the dynamic seven-day, 850km route through varied terrains and conditions.
Nedbank Gravel Burn founder Kevin Vermaak, also the founder of the Cape Epic, is an endurance event pioneer, always with a focus on delivering an exceptional rider experience. With Nedbank Gravel Burn, that vision continues—ensuring every detail, from the route to rider support, meets the highest standards: “Partnering with Amacx is a natural fit, as they share the same passion for performance and commitment to a premium experience. Their dedication to endurance athletes is clear, and having personally experienced their nutrition, I know it will make a real difference for riders taking on this challenge.”
Gino Vierhouten, Managing Director of Amacx, echoed this enthusiasm: “Nedbank Gravel Burn represents the spirit of adventure, endurance, and performance, and we’re proud to be part of what is set to be one of the most prestigious races on the gravel calendar. Our goal is to provide riders with the best possible nutrition to help them conquer this challenging event.”
With Amacx on board, all Nedbank Gravel Burn competitors can expect top-level nutrition at every stage, ensuring they have the fuel they need to take on seven days and 850km against some of the best riders in the world.
About AMACX
Amacx is a leading sports nutrition brand, trusted by elite endurance athletes and UCI World Tour teams such as EF Pro Cycling and Team Jumbo-Visma for its cutting-edge, science-backed products. Committed to optimal performance and athlete health, Amacx provides top-tier nutrition solutions designed to fuel athletes in the toughest races on the planet.
For more information, visit https://amacx.com.
About Nedbank Gravel Burn
Nedbank Gravel Burn is a 7-day, 850km gravel stage race through South Africa’s diverse landscapes. From lush coastal forests to the vast Great Karoo, riders enjoy remote camps under starry skies and conclude their journey at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, encountering Africa’s iconic Big 5 wildlife. The race inspires, challenges and connects riders in equal measure. Visit Gravel Burn’s official website www.gravel-burn.com
