In the final stage of the first edition of the Garden Route Giro, the KMC general classification leader showed her dominance one last time. Trouwborst used her climbing ability to take the lead early in the final stage. She then rode convincingly to her fifth victory in six days in South Africa. The race started…
A world-class stage is not possible without the support of sponsors with a shared vision for excellence. Biogen and First Ascent are long-time partners of Dryland Event Management, and were quick to get behind the vision of the Garden Route Giro. Their support has made it possible to take the race from the drawing board…
The cornerstone of any bike race is a route that can entertain and excite in equal measure; with the Garden Route Giro, all angles are covered. From the start at Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar to the final finish line at ANEW Resort Wilderness, gravel racers will traverse multiple biomes, climb and descend iconic passes, and visit…
As you read this, the dust is swirling across the Western Cape. We are in the penultimate day of the 2026 Absa Cape Epic. Lungs are screaming, the “Untamed” is living up to its name, and the leaderboard is balanced on a knife-edge. Whether you are currently tracking the live splits from a laptop or…
In the traditional world of stage racing, the experience is often binary: you are either a racer or a survivor. But as we look toward the 2026 Garden Route Giro (GRG), that line is beginning to blur. This isn’t just about 684 kilometers of South African gravel; it’s about a fundamental shift in how we…
There are races you enter to test your legs.There are races you enter to test your mind.And then there is the Garden Route Giro — a race you enter to test who you are becoming. In a country overflowing with bucket-list cycling events, the Garden Route Giro has quietly carved out a space that feels…
You love the rush of singletrack, the technical challenge of roots and rocks, and the camaraderie of trail days. But perhaps you’ve caught glimpses of a new horizon – wide-open roads, endless vistas, and the satisfying crunch of gravel under your tires. If you’re a mountain biker looking to explore the burgeoning world of gravel…
Stage races have taught us to expect a certain rhythm. You ride hard, you suffer beautifully, you roll into a finish chute… and then you disappear into a bubble. A neat, functional, isolated tented village rises from nowhere, feeds you, washes you, and by morning it vanishes again—leaving little trace of where you actually were….
The Garden Route Giro (GRG) 2026 promises to be one of the most ambitious gravel stage races ever held in South Africa—a six-day journey that will take riders through the country’s most diverse landscapes, from the coastal beauty of Mossel Bay to the rugged passes of the Karoo and back to the lush forests of…
Grit, Gravel, and Glory: Why the Garden Route Giro is the Ultimate First Stage Race for Gravel Riders For any gravel cyclist contemplating their first multi-day race, the 2026 Garden Route Giro offers more than just a test of physical endurance — it promises an unforgettable journey through South Africa’s most iconic and diverse terrain….