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A 3-day, cycling, social and culinary adventure based in Prince Albert, Western Cape.
​Non-Rider companion tour provided. 

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What is included and how does it compare to a 3 day stage race?
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Spectacular routes

  • The routes are designed to be a challenge but are manageable.
  • 3 x 60 km per day.​
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Excellent dining

You dine at local restaurants with our local chefs preparing wonderful meals.
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Comfortable accommodation

We use a selection of top class B&B's in the picturesque town of Prince Albert. You remain in the same B&B for the duration of your tour.
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A great social

You will meet people from all walks of life who enjoy similar interests. We bus you out to remote Karoo locations each day and you venture back to wonderful meals and comfortable accommodation. The group camaraderie is great, everyone experiences the adventure into the unknown together. You always have a competent ride captain nearby and the sweep vehicle and medic are not far behind. 

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Mark Cotterrell  recommends Karoo GravelGrinder.
October 16 at 3:50 PM · "What a great weekend in such a beautiful small town with friends, cycling, great food and wine. John Swanepoel has created a magnificent cycling weekend and every item has been considered and catered for, from pickups at the airport to accommodation, food, tours of the town, picnics on the cycle etc. I cannot recommend this highly enough for anyone who wants to get away from the city for a brilliant break in charming town which has much to offer. Many highlights over the weekend including cycling over the truly spectacular Prince Albert pass. Thanks and congratulations to John and his team for such a very special occasion. Our entire group were blown away by the experience."

Caro Jardine  recommends Karoo GravelGrinder.
May 4 at 6:55 PM · "Beautiful setting , brilliantly organized, amazing food, fantastic cycling. Perfect program for non riding partners. Just a great three days away."

Toni Suddes  recommends Karoo GravelGrinder.
December 24, 2018 at 8:21 AM · "The Karoo GravelGrinder is a superb mountainbiking and culinary adventure. John and his team have put so much thought into the experience - from the daily cycling routes that expose you to different Karoo landscapes to the culinary delights of different restaurants and chefs, all based in Prince Albert. The size of the group was perfect, we started as strangers and left three days later as friends."

David-John Hough  recommends Karoo GravelGrinder.
September 25, 2018 · "Great experience, great riding, great views, great people and all in the Great Karoo .... with a little Klein Karoo on the side (or just over the Pass as we've learned)"

Ashley Truscott  recommends Karoo GravelGrinder.
December 26, 2018 at 12:56 PM · "This is an amazing cycling experience. Breathtaking scenery, efficiently organised, friendly and encouraging support team. The food was outstanding and John has made an effort to support the Prince Albert businesses so we visited a few different establishments for our various meals. My favourite meal of the day was the refreshment stop, where we had a choice of Bar Ones, dry wors, muffins, chocolate brownies, crunchies, crisps, Coke and water. This is definitely a ride for you if you prefer something non-technical. But beware of a few monster uphills! Thanks Karoo Gravel Grinder team!"

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  • The rider experience
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