Programme of events
Friday Evening 16th May
Registration and collection of numbers and goodie bags.
Friday Bring & Braai
A social get together and braai, for those that wish to attend, will be held at the The Boma , Bellwood Cottages.
Come along to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow cyclists, sharing stories, laughs, and the spirit of the Gravel Giro—all off the saddle.
Bring your own meat, drinks and a salad to share.
We will supply the charcoal and and braais.
Saturday 17th May
Morning
Late registration and collection of numbers and goodie bags.
8:30: The main event gravel ride happens and will start and end at The Boma , Bellwood Cottages.
Afternoon
A classic bicycle display and concourse competition will be held at The Boma venue.
Calling all Classic & Vintage Bike Lovers!
As is tradition at the Gravel Giro, we’re rolling out our beloved Classic Bicycle Display & Concours d’Elegance Competition!
Think your old-school steed has what it takes to turn heads? There are two prestigious categories up for grabs:
Best SA Manufactured
Best Imported
Got a beauty you’d like to show off? Bring it along with a bike stand so it can stand tall and proud!
And don’t stress if your ride collected some gravel glory during the event – a bit of road dust won’t count against you.
This showcase adds charm, nostalgia, and a whole lot of fun to the weekend. We’d love to see as many classics as possible — so if you’ve got one, bring it along and join the fun!
Bikes should be put on display in the designated area before we enjoy our sundowners at the lake on Saturday evening.
Early Evening
Sundowners by the Lake
Ease into the evening with a relaxed sundowner session at the picturesque lake. Connect with fellow riders, reflect on the day’s ride, and enjoy the tranquil setting as the sun goes down.
Please bring your own drinks and snacks—there are no bar facilities available.
Saturday evening- 17th May
Festival Dinner & Prize Giving at The Boma
Celebrate the day’s ride with a relaxed buffet-style dinner at The Boma, right by the lake. Enjoy good food, great company, and the chance to share stories from the trail. We’ll also be handing out some fun prizes and awards!
If you’d like to join, please purchase your Festival Dinner Tickets HERE.
NB: Tickets must be booked in advance to assist with catering—no dinner bookings will be taken at the event.
All crockery and utensils will be provided. Please remember to bring your own drinks, as there will be no bar facilities.
Sunday 18th May – 8:30am
A social ride will take place and anyone can ride along. This will be a short ride at a relaxed pace on some tar and gravel, and will start and end at The Boma , Bellwood Cottages.
Afternoon
Goodbyes and travel home safely at your leisure.
