Montagu Gravel & Grit Festival

Montagu 100 Miler 2nd November



There are this year THREE distances to choose from:

140km Gravel Race
100 kilometers
55km’s fun ride

Putting this route together has had many challenges but with help from landowners and a few seasonal gravel riders we managed to put something truly spectacular together. Makadas Adventures, MATA & Africa Game Lodge presents a route….. that is truly out of Africa. Magical, special, unique, and diverse are words that comes to mind.

2023 was the first year that certain sections of private land was opened to cyclists and only as a once-off for this event, it was such a hit that we got the priviledge to use it once again in the 2024, this will only be for the 100km route though.

Africa Game Lodge truly captures a bit of the essence of Africa.

There is enough time to train for this one, mark it on your calendar or better yet enter now. You do not want to be the one that misses out on this very special opportunity. On both the 140km and the 100km routes game such as: Giraffe, Gemsbok, Eland, Kudu, Zebra, and Springbok can be seen.

Medals to all Finishers.

E bikes are welcome on the 100 & 55km but only one battery is allowed, you can also rent an e bike from: Francois @ Manic Cycles 082 413 8935

Terrain: Choose your weapon wisely…

140km

Tar: 4km
Jeep Track: 2km good condition
Farm road to the finish: 4km
District Road Gravel: 130km
1953m ascent

100km

Tar: 4km
District Gravel Road: 72km
Private land hard-pack gravel: 10km (excellent condition)
Jeep track: 3km (easy, flat non-technical)
Various: 17km (2 x 100m rocky climb) better suited for mtb, non-technical though.
Farm road to the finish: 4km
1558m ascent

55km

Jeep track good condition: 2km
Start/Finish: 7km farm road
District Road Gravel: 46km
811m ascent

Water Points:

Water points 140km: 44/65/ 116 & 122km
Water points 100km: 37/ 58 & 71km
Water points 55km: 27km

Registration Times at Glen Eden Guest Farm:

Friday: 3 to 6 pm
Saturday: 5 am to 5:30 am for 100 & 140km and up to 6:30 am for 55km Fun ride

Late entries an additional R100 will be applicable

Distances:

55km with 878m ascent
100km with 1187m ascent
140km with 1699m ascent

Start times:

6 am for 140km
6 am 100km
7 am for the 55km’s
E-bikes will start 10min before each start group

Cost:

55km @ R350 and R400 late entry fee (R250 for learners 18 yrs and younger)
100km @ R650 & R750 late entry fee (early bird entries R550 now open)
140km @ R750 & R850 late entry fee (early bird entries R650 now open)