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Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026

25 October 2026 – 31 October 2026 · Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, Great Karoo

About the race

Nedbank Gravel Burn 2026: a 7-stage, roughly 750km gravel adventure through South Africa's Karoo, running 25-31 October from Graaff-Reinet to Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

Dates: 25 – 31 October 2026
Location: Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, Great Karoo

Registration available

GRAVEL BURN Registration

-7 nights of accommodation in our Burn Camps, from after Stage 1 and including after Stage 7. -Your own spacious canvas tent equipped with a camping bed, mattress, tent light, charging facilities, camping chair and a small table. -3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner, starting with lunch after stage 1 and finishing with breakfast the morning after stage 7. -All refreshments, including water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer and wine. -Burn Celebration ceremony after stage 7 at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. -Transport of your luggage between Burn Camps. -Transport of bike box/bag from registration in Graaff Reinet, direct to the finish at Shamwari Private Game Reserve. -Marked race route with full race support services. -Nutrition at service stations on daily race routes. -Race medical services on route and in Burn Camps. -Tech service support on route. -Bike wash and bike park in each Burn Camp.

Race photos and videos

Helmeted cyclist lifting the front wheel on a dry gravel track, with a group of riders in orange jerseys following and desert mountains behind

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Cyclist popping a wheelie on a gravel track

MASQUEBICI services

Gravel Burn - Enjoy Pack

This package is designed for participants who want to enjoy the Gravel Burn experience with MASQUEBICI handling the main logistics. It includes: *Reception and logistical coordination in Cape Town; *Bike collection in Cape Town on October 22nd or 23rd; *Bike transport to the race area; *Participant pick-up at Port Elizabeth Airport; *Transfer from Port Elizabeth Airport to the hotel; *Accommodation in Port Elizabeth on October 22nd and 23rd, including breakfast; *Transfer from Port Elizabeth to Graaff-Reinet on October 24th; *Bike transport, assembly, and preparation; *Delivery of the assembled and ready bike before the start of the race; *Mechanical service from October 25th to 31st; *Sports massage service from October 25th to 31st; *Logistical support from MASQUEBICI throughout the experience; *Transfer from the finish of the last stage to Port Elizabeth on October 31st; *Accommodation in Port Elizabeth on the night of October 31st, including breakfast; *Transfer from the hotel to Port Elizabeth Airport on November 1st; *Bike transport to Cape Town; *Bike drop-off at Cape Town Airport on November 1st; *Personalized support from MASQUEBICI throughout the experience. *Enjoy Pack Price: €1,900* Not included: *Internal flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth; *Official race registration;

Gravel Burn 'All-In Pack'

The complete package for experiencing the Nedbank Gravel Burn, including registration, sports services, and all logistics coordinated by MASQUEBICI. Includes: * Official registration for the 2026 Nedbank Gravel Burn; * All services included in the Enjoy Pack; * Bike pick-up in Cape Town on October 22 or 23; * Ground transport of the bike to the race area; * Participant pick-up at Port Elizabeth Airport; * Transfer from the airport to the hotel; * Accommodation in Port Elizabeth on October 22 and 23, with breakfast included; * Transfer from Port Elizabeth to Graaff-Reinet on October 24; * Bike transport, assembly, and preparation; * Mechanical service from October 25 to 31; * Sports massage service from October 25 to 31; * Logistical support and VIP treatment from MASQUEBICI; * Transfer from the finish of the last stage to Port Elizabeth on *October 31st*; * Accommodation in Port Elizabeth on the night of *October 31st*, bed and breakfast included; * Transfer from the hotel to Port Elizabeth Airport on *November 1st*; * Road transport of the bicycle to Cape Town; * Delivery of the bicycle at Cape Town Airport on *November 1st*. *All-In Package Price: €5,400* Not included: * Domestic flights between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

Masage Service Gravel Burn

This service starts at the first stage and ends at the end of the last stage. You will have a warm-up and activation massage before the stage, with heat cream or oil to face the stage in the best conditions. At the end of the stage you will receive a restorative and regenerative massage of 40-45 minutes with the aim of accelerating the recovery process so you can rest and be perfect the next day to face the stage. It includes all the extras such as cold or heat creams, Kinessiotape, bandages, etc. Everything that the therapist considers necessary to ensure a good performance and that our runners finish the race in the best conditions. Service subject to a minimum number of participants.

Mechanical Service Gravel Burn

1-The day before the first stage we unpack, assemble and check the bike, leaving it ready for the start of the race. 2-Assistance at the start of each stage where we check pressures and finalise details. 3-Assistance at the end of each stage where the bike is washed, greased and repaired, finding it perfect the next day to face the challenge. 4-On the last day we wash and grease it for you to take it home, putting it in your box or suitcase. 5-Labor, fluids and oils are included in the service, but any other material, spare parts and/or suspensions, telescopic seatposts and carbon frames will be charged separately on the last day of the race. Service subject to minimum participation. All services are subject to possible changes due to race circumstances.