Frequently asked questions.
What does it cost?
Pricing in Prince Albert
2019 to June 2021:
Rider: 8925.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-rider companion: 7560.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
If you come on your own - Private Single room extra charge for the duration: 630.00 ZAR
Pricing from July 2021 onwards:
Rider: R9900.00 ZAR
Non-Rider: 8400.00 ZAR
Pricing in Graaff Reinet
Rider R 11500.00 ZAR
Non-Rider: 9800.00 ZAR
Accommodation is at the Drostdy Hotel.
Pricing in Prince Albert
2019 to June 2021:
Rider: 8925.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-rider companion: 7560.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
If you come on your own - Private Single room extra charge for the duration: 630.00 ZAR
Pricing from July 2021 onwards:
Rider: R9900.00 ZAR
Non-Rider: 8400.00 ZAR
Pricing in Graaff Reinet
Rider R 11500.00 ZAR
Non-Rider: 9800.00 ZAR
Accommodation is at the Drostdy Hotel.
What does it include?
- It's a 3 day, social ride of 55 to 65km per day with fully stocked water-stops halfway.
- No pressure to ride full distance, support vehicles assist you along the way.
- e-Bikes are welcome and recommended for the occasional cyclist.
- Sweep Rider and bus brings up the rear.
- ER24 Medic and Ambulance service on duty for duration of the tour.
- 3 nights in a luxury B&B in Prince Albert , and the Drostdy Hotel in Graaff Reinet.
- Dinner at a different restaurant each night, a fantastic selection of wines included.
- Non-Rider companions have their own tour of attractions in the area.
- Afternoons are free for activities of choice in the town.
- Arrive the evening of the first night, briefing before dinner
How do the dates work?
The date that is advertised is your arrival date. Check into your B&B after 2pm.
Supper and briefing is then held in the evening and you commence riding Day One the next day.
The date that is advertised is your arrival date. Check into your B&B after 2pm.
Supper and briefing is then held in the evening and you commence riding Day One the next day.
We would like to come earlier and leave later, can we book and stay in the same accommodation for the duration?
Yes, on the Entry Ninja booking platform you can select the number of days before and after that you wish to stay and we will ensure that you are in the same room for the duration of your extended stay.
Yes, on the Entry Ninja booking platform you can select the number of days before and after that you wish to stay and we will ensure that you are in the same room for the duration of your extended stay.
There is a group of us coming, can we all stay in the same B&B in Prince Albert?
Yes, a number of weeks before the event we will send you a communication with a questionnaire where we all ask for your group details, room and bed preferences, travelling details, allergies and medical condition questions. Using this information we allocate you to our block booked B&B's, ensuring your group is all in one B&B or at least in very close proximity if the group is too large for one B&B.
We select our accommodation rooms very carefully and use particular rooms only in top establishment B&B's in the town.
In the Graaff Reinet Karoo GravelGrinder all participants stay at the Drostdy Hotel.
Yes, a number of weeks before the event we will send you a communication with a questionnaire where we all ask for your group details, room and bed preferences, travelling details, allergies and medical condition questions. Using this information we allocate you to our block booked B&B's, ensuring your group is all in one B&B or at least in very close proximity if the group is too large for one B&B.
We select our accommodation rooms very carefully and use particular rooms only in top establishment B&B's in the town.
In the Graaff Reinet Karoo GravelGrinder all participants stay at the Drostdy Hotel.
What is the booking method and refund policy for Karoo GravelGrinders?
We announce the dates that we will be running the tour and list it as an event on Entry Ninja's ticketing website. Individual participants simply purchase an entry using a credit card or EFT. Larger group organisers can make a single purchase but must still capture individual rider details, for safety and legal reasons.
We announce the dates that we will be running the tour and list it as an event on Entry Ninja's ticketing website. Individual participants simply purchase an entry using a credit card or EFT. Larger group organisers can make a single purchase but must still capture individual rider details, for safety and legal reasons.
- E-mail communication will be used to keep you informed.
- Accommodation and restaurant reservations are necessary in advance. We are therefore committed to make deposits and full reservations 90 days prior to the event commencing with all our service providers. Once we are in the 90 day prior window we cannot refund your deposit, but we can move your reservation to a later date in the 90 to 30 day prior window as we negotiate credit with our service providers in these cases. (There is no charge to be moved to another date)
- Once we are in the 30 day prior window, your entry is committed to that date and unfortunately cannot be moved to a later date, except in the case of full cancellation of the event by COVID lockdown or other, in this case we will negotiate with accommodation and restaurant owners to honour the expenditure and allow the participants to choose a date later in the calendar.
- Cancellations prior to the 90 day window are refunded less a 10% cancellation fee.
- The Karoo GravelGrinder is popular with a limited group size of 36 riders and 14 non-rider companions, to ensure your participation a 50% deposit on your booking total must be paid within 10 days of making the reservation on Entry Ninja.
- All entries must be paid in full 60 days prior to commencement.
What is included in the package and how does it compare to the average South African 3 Day Stage Race?
The graphic below best describes the comparison of "bang for buck" you get in comparison to a 3 day Mountain Bike stage race.
The graphic below best describes the comparison of "bang for buck" you get in comparison to a 3 day Mountain Bike stage race.
