COVID-19 Epidemic Announcement
Tuesday 17 March 2020
Thank you for your support.
Further to the State of Emergency announcement in South Africa and taking into account the events and information made available around the world in the last 8 hours, in particular the announcements in the USA, France, Italy and the UK, we have decided to postpone the following MTBAfrica events.

19th March 2020 - Karoo GravelGrinder
2nd April 2020 - Karoo GravelGrinder
25th of April 2020 - Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo and supporting races
30th April 2020 - Karoo GravelGrinder
14th May 2020 - Karoo GravelGrinder

Our sincerest apologies, but given the circumstances, it is the most responsible thing to do for your safety and the safety of others.
Please the select the dedicated website of each event below for more detail.

MTBAfrica stages tour, race and ride events for gravel cyclists, mountain bikers and e-bikers.
  • Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo :- an annual autumn race combining gravel and tar sectors styled on the European classics and South Africa's first dedicated gravel bike race​.
  • Karoo GravelGrinder :- a 3 day, social, cycling and culinary experience, limited entry. Experience the different moods and terrain of the Great and Klein Karoo on your bike with luxury accommodation and excellent local cuisine, wines and craft beer.
  • Gravenduro  :-   A social form of gravel racing that's a whole lot of fun.