ROAG Sports Events Administration

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
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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.

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.