Nedbank Gravel Burn takes place on Oct 25 – 31, 2026 in Western Cape, South Africa. The main route is 750 km.
- Date
- Oct 25 – 31, 2026
- Start
- Western Cape 🇿🇦
- Distance
- 750 km
- Climbing
- 8,500 m
- Level
- Open to all
Toe the line at Nedbank Gravel Burn in your best shape
A training plan built around your fitness and this race, adapted every day as your form changes. Attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Full-service 7-day, ~770 km international gravel stage race across South Africa (25-31 October 2026).
What this race demands
This 750 km stage race over 8500 m of elevation requires seven consecutive days of sustained endurance and meticulous recovery across Western Cape gravel. Athletes must manage heavy cumulative fatigue over a week of long-distance riding.
Stage Race Durability
Covering roughly 750 km across seven days demands the ability to absorb high training volume day after day with minimal physical decline. Recovery protocols between stages are as critical as the daily output.
Climbing Volume
Accumulating 8500 meters of elevation over the duration requires sustained climbing efficiency and muscular endurance on varied gravel gradients. Pacing on the climbs dictates whether an athlete finishes strong or fades late in the week.
Nutritional Consistency
Seven consecutive days of long stages require a high daily energy intake to maintain glycogen stores and prevent deep caloric deficits. Consistent fueling across every stage is mandatory to complete the distance.
Averaging several hours in the saddle per stage requires consuming 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output and support multi-day recovery.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nedbank Gravel Burn?
Nedbank Gravel Burn takes place on Oct 25 – 31, 2026 in Western Cape, South Africa.
How long is Nedbank Gravel Burn?
The main route is 750 km.
What does Nedbank Gravel Burn demand?
This 750 km stage race over 8500 m of elevation requires seven consecutive days of sustained endurance and meticulous recovery across Western Cape gravel. Athletes must manage heavy cumulative fatigue over a week of long-distance riding.
How much climbing does Nedbank Gravel Burn have?
Nedbank Gravel Burn has 8,500 m of climbing.
Who is Nedbank Gravel Burn for?
Nedbank Gravel Burn is open to all participants.
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