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Compendium Gravel Growl
“It’s gravel, with a bit of growl!” - Mountain Bikes are welcome!
Curry’s Post is an untapped cycling gem in the KZN Midlands, nestled between the popular Karkloof Valley and Nottingham Road and offers some of the best cycling terrain in the KZN Midlands.
Burg Wheelers Cycling Club is one of KZN’s biggest cycling clubs and is based in Pietermaritzburg. With a growing interest in off-road cycling, commonly known as ‘gravel grinding’ the club decided to organise a gravel event to expose this relatively new discipline to more riders and share some of the beautiful ‘country roads’ the KZN Midlands has to offer. The routes have been carefully selected by experienced gravel riders who understand what makes for an enjoyable and memorable ride !
The Curry’s Post community have backed the event 100% and are pulling out all the stops to welcome us to their area and showcase the many attractions they have to offer. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Curry’s Post Primary School and the Curry’s Post Conservancy.
The event offers affordable entry fees, carefully planned routes, well stocked water tables, some great prizes and lucky draws and an overall value-for-money package. And hopefully a perfect Spring day for riding.
The event will start and finish at the Curry’s Post School (just past Terbodore, at the end of the Curry’s Post Road) and will comprise three race distances; 85km, 45km and 25km. The 85km is made up of two loops with the first loop of about 40km returning to the start finish area before heading out for the second loop, which doubles as the 45km loop. Both the 85km and 45km make use of district and forestry roads and a few jeep tracks, suitable for gravel bikes and mountain bikes. The 25km takes in a shorter version of the second 45km and will cater for the youngsters and those new to cycling and keen on a more gentle gravel ride experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to CURRY’S POST on Sunday 10th September!
| RACE | START TIME | Price | |
| Compendium Gravel Growl 90km | 07:00 | Early-bird effective from 12 Apr 2023 to 30 Jun 2023 | ZAR 300.00 |
| Pre Entry effective from 01 Jul 2023 to 06 Sep 2023 | ZAR 350.00 | ||
| Late Entry effective from 10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023 | ZAR 400.00 | ||
| Compendium Gravel Growl 90km - EBIKE | 07:00 | Pre Entry effective from 31 Jul 2023 to 06 Sep 2023 | ZAR 350.00 |
| Late Entry effective from 10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023 | ZAR 400.00 | ||
| Compendium Gravel Growl 45km | 07:30 | Early-bird effective from 12 Apr 2023 to 30 Jun 2023 | ZAR 200.00 |
| Pre Entry effective from 01 Jul 2023 to 06 Sep 2023 | ZAR 250.00 | ||
| Late Entry effective from 10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023 | ZAR 300.00 | ||
| Compendium Gravel Growl 45km - EBIKE | 07:30 | Pre Entry effective from 31 Jul 2023 to 06 Sep 2023 | ZAR 250.00 |
| Late Entry effective from 10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023 | ZAR 300.00 | ||
| Compendium Gravel Growl 25km | 08:00 | Early-bird effective from 12 Apr 2023 to 30 Jun 2023 | ZAR 120.00 |
| Pre Entry effective from 01 Jul 2023 to 06 Sep 2023 | ZAR 150.00 | ||
| Late Entry effective from 10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023 | ZAR 200.00 | ||
| Compendium Gravel Growl 25km - EBIKE | 08:00 | Pre Entry effective from 31 Jul 2023 to 06 Sep 2023 | ZAR 150.00 |
| Late Entry effective from 10 Sep 2023 to 10 Sep 2023 | ZAR 200.00 | ||
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CSA Day LicensePrice: 50.00
Other Information About Event
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Description of the Course
Route Description: 85km
The 85km comprises two different loops to create a figure eight effect. The first 43km loop comprises the ‘western front’ and takes riders on a testing route with over one thousand meters of ascent over district, forestry and farm roads before returning to the Curry’s Post School. There will be one refreshment table at around the 20km point and a second one back at the school. The second loop, namely the ‘eastern front’ incorporates more of the Karkloof valley side and doubles as the 45km race.
Route Description: 45km
The 45km route (and second half of the 85km race) heads out from the Curry’s Post School over a gentle incline, followed by a long descent and some lovely rolling terrain on forestry roads before facing a gradual ascent back to the finish. The total climbing is about 850m and there will be one water table at approximately 20km (or 60km for the 85km). The 45km event is the official E-bike race, with prizes for the top three men and women kindly sponsored by Hattons Cycles.
Route Description: 28km
The 28km route is a shortened version of the ‘eastern loop’ and follows a rolling descent for the first 12km before climbing out the valley all the way back to the finish.
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General Information
FACILITIES
The start / finish and registration will all take place at the Curry’s Post Primary School.
The following facilities will be available at the venue:
- Parking
- Medical
- Food*
- Coffee*
- Toilets
* All pre-entries will receive a R20 voucher at registration, redeemable at any food / coffee vendor at the venue.
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Race Information
TIMING
The races will be timed by Finish Time. Riders will receive a bike board at registration with a timing filament attached. Please do not tamper with the bike board. You will be required to return the bike board at the finish before receiving your finish drink.
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Prizes/Prize Money
PRIZE CATEGORIES
The below categories are for prize purposes only – it does not limit riders taking part in a distance outside of the age-group categories below, except for Juniors, U17 and U15 who are limited to these distances per CSA regulations.
85km (Top 3 in each category):
- Men: Elite 20-29, Vet 30-39, Vet 40-49, Vet 50-59
- Women: Elite 20-29, Vet 30-39, Vet 40-49
45km (Top 3 in each category):
- Men - U17, Junior, Vet 60+
- Women - U17, Junior, Vet 50+
- Hattons Cycles E-Bike Dash: Open Men Open Women
28km (First only):
- 1st Men
- 1st Women
- 1st U15 Boys
- 1st U15 Girls
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General Information
OTHER ACTVITIES
There will be a Family Fun Day & Market taking place at Succulent Gems (400m from the start / finish venue at Curry’s Post School) on Saturday & Sunday between 9h00 – 15h00
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Accommodation
Bosch Hoek Golf Club and Lodge: https://boschhoek.co.za
This beautiful 9 course golf club is open to non-members and the
club house offers meals and drinks.Newstead Farm https://newsteadfarm.co.za
Newstead gives you the chance to experience the true peace and
tranquillity of the country in luxury self -catering cottages. Bass
Dam, tennis court, farm.Nirvana Outpost Tepee Village http://nirvanaoutpost.com
Nirvana Outpost Tepee Village boasts 4 luxury Tepees fully fitted
with beds and all that makes your stay more comfortable. We do
not have Wi-Fi or television as we want you to leave all that behind
and just focus on relaxing and having a break from all that is
associated with the Big Smoke.Mission House https://missionhouse.hotelonia.com/
Comfortable Self catering family home sleeping up to 12 situated
on a ridge with breath-taking 360* views of the Drakensberg
Mountains and the rolling hills of the Midlands.Thyme Out Weltevreden Farm https://wvmanor.com
Luxury self -catering and catered accommodation and function
venue.Halliwell Country Inn https://www.halliwell.co.za
Halliwell Country Inn, was built as a fortified homestead and
estimated to have been completed in 1837. With 1 metre thick
stone walls and positioned on a historic wagon trail into the
interior, this pristine site was well chosen with exceptional,
uninterrupted views of the Karkloof Valley.Bramble Cottage
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cottage?ppc=AdWords_LS-AccommNames&gclid=Cj0KCQjwib
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Bramble Cottage is a charming thatched-roof self-catering cottage
sleeping 8 people in 4 bedrooms set in on pretty rural country
farm.Yellowwoods Country House https://www.airbnb.co.za/
rooms/48182944?source_impression_id=p3_1691314188_
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Luxury self catering cottages.
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