The King Price Race to the Sea has a new start line. The 100-mile route will now set off from Theewater Sports Club, near Villiersdorp, rather than Franschhoek Monument, though the date holds firm: riders still roll out on 5 September 2026. The move was forced by the indefinite closure of the Franschhoek Pass, which…
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…
Specialized has joined the Nedbank Gravel Burn as the official Neutral Tech Support Partner, delivering pro-level mechanical support to every rider in the field — regardless of what bike they ride. At each Padstal (the local name given to our on-route service stations), Specialized will provide complimentary servicing during racing hours, with riders only covering…