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Compendium Gravel Growl

Sun 25 Aug 2024 @ Curry’s Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Gravel Cycling
25/08/2024
Curry’s Post, KwaZulu-Natal
Rebecca Van Der Linde
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“It’s gravel, with a bit of growl!” - Mountain Bikes are welcome!

Burg Wheelers Cycling Club is proud to present the 2nd annual COMPENDIUM GRAVEL GROWL on Sunday 25 August from the Curry’s Post Primary School.

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, 48km and 28km. 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 48km loop. Both the 85km and 48km make use of district and forestry roads and a few jeep tracks, suitable for gravel bikes and mountain bikes. The 28km takes in a shorter version of the second 48km 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 25th August!

Race Details
RACE START TIME Price
Compendium Gravel Growl 85km 07:00 Early-bird effective from 03 May 2024 to 01 Aug 2024 ZAR 350.00
Pre Entry effective from 02 Aug 2024 to 22 Aug 2024 ZAR 400.00
Late Entry (at Registration) ZAR 450.00
Compendium Gravel Growl 85km - EBIKE 07:00 Early-bird effective from 03 May 2024 to 01 Aug 2024 ZAR 350.00
Pre Entry effective from 02 Aug 2024 to 22 Aug 2024 ZAR 400.00
Late Entry (at Registration) ZAR 450.00
Compendium Gravel Growl 48km 07:30 Early-bird effective from 03 May 2024 to 01 Aug 2024 ZAR 250.00
Pre Entry effective from 02 Aug 2024 to 22 Aug 2024 ZAR 300.00
Late Entry (at Registration) ZAR 350.00
Compendium Gravel Growl 48km - EBIKE 07:30 Early-bird effective from 03 Apr 2024 to 01 Aug 2024 ZAR 250.00
Pre Entry effective from 02 Aug 2024 to 22 Aug 2024 ZAR 300.00
Late Entry (at Registration) ZAR 350.00
Compendium Gravel Growl 28km 08:00 Early-bird effective from 03 May 2024 to 01 Aug 2024 ZAR 150.00
Pre Entry effective from 02 Aug 2024 to 22 Aug 2024 ZAR 200.00
Late Entry (at Registration) ZAR 250.00
Compendium Gravel Growl 28km - EBIKE 08:00 Early-bird effective from 03 Apr 2024 to 01 Aug 2024 ZAR 150.00
Pre Entry effective from 02 Aug 2024 to 22 Aug 2024 ZAR 200.00
Late Entry (at Registration) ZAR 250.00
Registration
 
Registration 1
Registration 2
 
Saturday Afternoon
Sunday Morning
Date
24 August 2024
25 August 2024
Time
3:00 - 5:00PM
5:30 - 7:45AM
Location
Midlands Fable Eatery
Cury's Post School
Merchandise Available for Purchase
Please note that the merchandise shown below can be purchased when doing your entry online.  
  • Merchandise Image
    CSA Day License
    Price: 50.00

Other Information About Event

  • Description of the Course

    Route Description: 85km

    The 85km comprises two different loops to create a figure eight effect. The first 37km 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 30km point. The
    second loop, namely the ‘eastern front’ incorporates more of the Karkloof valley side and doubles as the 48km race.
    The complete 85km route is testing and only suitable for more experienced riders.


    Route Description: 45km

    The 48km 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 approx.
    65km for the 85km).
    This event doubles as the Hattons Cycles E-Bike Dash, with great prizes for the top three men and women home.

    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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
    https://www.lekkeslaap.co.za/accommodation/bramble-
    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_
    BNbBYhuKAyo9hiac

    Luxury self catering cottages.

  • Race Information

    *NEW: TRAIL RUN!
    New to the Compendium Gravel Growl – supporters and spectators are welcome to join the 5km / 7km trail run or walk, which takes place from Curry’s Post School on Sunday 25th August. You can enter on the day at registration and a small R10 donation (which goes to the school) will give you access to the trail which takes in some of the local sights and places of interest. The run / walk will set off at 8h15. You may event find a cuppachino along the way!

  • E-Bikes

    Derestriction of E-bikes.
    Whilst Burg Wheelers is encouraging e-bikes to participate in their Gravel Growl, it has come to the attention of the organisers that some competitors in some E-bike events are competing with derestricted bikes.
    Any modifications to increase the motor's power or the speed at which assistance is provided (above the 32 km/h limit) are prohibited in this event. This includes software tweaks, hardware changes, or any devices that manipulate the speed sensor to bypass the restrictions.
    For this reason, competitors with such modifications to their bikes will not be considered for the advertised prizes allocated to the E-bike category.

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