In other words, the riders’ times on the 144km stage in the Eastern Cape – from Merino Farm near Cradock to Gwanishi – will not be counted towards the overall standings. Riders woke early this morning to extremely strong winds and then rain. At one stage, riders were evacuated from their Lapa’s to a central…
Strong and Smart Axelle Dubau-Prevot wins Stage 5 After a tough day on Stage 4 at the Nedbank Gravel Burn, where Axelle Dubau-Prevot (Numéro 31 par Café du Cycliste / Pinarello) lost her overall lead due to some over-enthusiastic descending that resulted in lengthy puncture repair, it was a return to composure for the French…
Tom Pidcock Pounces on Stage 5, Matt Beers retains overall lead On a day of racing marked by minor attacks from riders within the large lead group, the decisive moment of Stage 5 at the Nedbank Gravel Burn came down to the summit finish on Swaershoek Pass near Cradock in the Eastern Cape. Germany’s Andreas…
On a day of wind, crashes, minor mechanicals and costly punctures, United States rider Melisa Rollins (Liv Racing Collective) claimed a hard-fought stage victory ahead of a rampaging Hayley Preen (ChemChamp Honeycomb 226ers) at the Nedbank Gravel Burn on Blaauwater Farm today. Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (AG Insurance Soudal) finished third on Stage 4, holding off Stage…
Nedbank Gravel Burn overall leader Matt Beers (Specialized Off-Road Toyota) claimed a tight Stage 4 today at Blaauwater Farm near the Compassberg, with Swiss rider Simon Pellaud (Tudor Pro Cycling) finishing just two seconds behind the South African cycling star. Belgian rider Lawrence Naesen (Next Level Racing: Rapha – Orbea) closed out the podium on…
Graaff-Reinet to Blaauwater, Eastern Cape – 28 October 2025 Lauren Stephens (Aegis Cycling Foundation, USA) delivered a masterclass in tactical execution on Stage 3 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn, outsmarting the field with a perfectly timed final surge to claim the 90km stage from Graaff-Reinet to Blaauwater Farm. South Africa’s Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (AG Insurance Soul)…
Stage 3, Graaff Reinet – Blaauwater, Eastern Cape, 28 October 2025 Simon Pellaud (Tudor Pro Cycling) of Switzerland finally achieved what he’d been threatening to do since race registration on Saturday, winning Stage 3 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn with a well-timed counter-attack on the finish line at Blaauwater Farm today (Tuesday, 28 October). French…
Matt Beers (Specialized Off-Road Toyota) is proving unstoppable at the 2025 Nedbank Gravel Burn. The South African powerhouse backed up his Stage 1 triumph with another commanding win on Stage 2, sprinting to victory in the Karoo town of Willowmore ahead of Germany’s Lukas Baum (Orbea x Leatt Speed Company) and Swiss rider Simon Pellaud…
Two from Two for Axelle Dubau-Prevot at Nedbank Gravel Burn Stage 2, Avontuur – Willowmore, Eastern Cape, 27 October 2025 Axelle Dubau-Prevot (Numéro 31 par Café du Cycliste / Pinarello) of France claimed Stage 2 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn in Willowmore today (Monday, 27 October) after a storming ride where she reeled in the…
Fire, gold and grit. The spirit that drives the Nedbank Gravel Burn came to life last night as the race revealed the trophies and jerseys that will symbolise victory from Knysna to Shamwari. Hosted at Nedbank’s head office in Sandton, the Trophy and Jersey Reveal gathered riders, partners and media for an evening that celebrated…