Frequently asked questions.
What does it cost?
Karoo GravelGrinder - Prince Albert
3 Nights
Rider: 9 900.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 8 400.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Accommodation is in selected rooms in selected B&B's
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Pricing from September 2022 onward.
Rider: 10 900 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 9 400 ZAR (per person sharing)
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Karoo GravelGrinder - Prince Albert
3 Nights
Rider: 9 900.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 8 400.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Accommodation is in selected rooms in selected B&B's
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Pricing from September 2022 onward.
Rider: 10 900 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 9 400 ZAR (per person sharing)
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Camdeboo GravelGrinder - Graaff Reinet
3 Nights
Rider: 11 500.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 9 800.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Accommodation is at the Drostdy Hotel.
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Pricing from September 2022 onward.
Rider: 12 250 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 10 500 ZAR (per person sharing)
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3 Nights
Rider: 11 500.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 9 800.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Accommodation is at the Drostdy Hotel.
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Pricing from September 2022 onward.
Rider: 12 250 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-Rider: 10 500 ZAR (per person sharing)
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What does it include?
- It's a 3 day, social ride of 60 to 70km per day with fully stocked water-stops halfway.
- We start early and you always finish at around lunchtime.
- 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, lodge or hotel depending on which GravelGrinder Tour.
- 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, ride the following 3 days.
How do the dates work?
Your day one ride date is always the advertised start date + 1
The date that is advertised is your arrival date. Check into your accommodation after 2pm.
Supper and briefing is then held in the evening and you commence riding Day One the next day.
Your day one ride date is always the advertised start date + 1
The date that is advertised is your arrival date. Check into your accommodation 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 near each other?
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 and Hotel rooms, ensuring your group is in close proximity.
We select our accommodation very carefully and use particular rooms only in top establishment B&B's and Hotels.
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 and Hotel rooms, ensuring your group is in close proximity.
We select our accommodation very carefully and use particular rooms only in top establishment B&B's and Hotels.
What is the booking method for GravelGrinder Tours?
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 and SMS communication will be used to keep you informed.
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 and SMS communication will be used to keep you informed.
What is the Payments and Cancellation Policy?
1. Payments
50% deposit to secure your entry within 10 days of registration
Full payment must be received 60 days prior to the event
2. Forced cancellation by pandemic or natural events.
60 days or earlier we provide a full refund less a small administration fee.
Within 60 days we can move you to a new date but you may incur some costs due to lost deposits.
(Please note that we have not had to change any of our GravelGrinder events since August 2020, as they fall in the 50 participant or less rules.)
3. Customer cancellations
90 days or more, prior to the event
A refund can be requested, there is a small administration fee.
If you want to move your entry to another one of our events on a later date, it will be done at no extra cost
Between 30 and 90 days prior to event
Your entry can be moved to a later event date at a fee of R1200 per person.
Very difficult for us to find a replacement for your entry, therefore no refunds can be made if cancellation is received within the 90 day period of the upcoming event.
30 days or less prior to event
We can unfortunately not allow any moving of entries to a later date, as by now we have already committed and paid for the upcoming event in full, and we will not receive a refund from our service providers.
All fees paid by entrants will be forfeited.
Covid and severe injury leniency
If a doctor’s certificate is provided within the 30 day period, which precludes you from participating, we will move you to a future date of your choice and incur the loss, but unfortunately you will forfeit 50% of your fee.
1. Payments
50% deposit to secure your entry within 10 days of registration
Full payment must be received 60 days prior to the event
2. Forced cancellation by pandemic or natural events.
60 days or earlier we provide a full refund less a small administration fee.
Within 60 days we can move you to a new date but you may incur some costs due to lost deposits.
(Please note that we have not had to change any of our GravelGrinder events since August 2020, as they fall in the 50 participant or less rules.)
3. Customer cancellations
90 days or more, prior to the event
A refund can be requested, there is a small administration fee.
If you want to move your entry to another one of our events on a later date, it will be done at no extra cost
Between 30 and 90 days prior to event
Your entry can be moved to a later event date at a fee of R1200 per person.
Very difficult for us to find a replacement for your entry, therefore no refunds can be made if cancellation is received within the 90 day period of the upcoming event.
30 days or less prior to event
We can unfortunately not allow any moving of entries to a later date, as by now we have already committed and paid for the upcoming event in full, and we will not receive a refund from our service providers.
All fees paid by entrants will be forfeited.
Covid and severe injury leniency
If a doctor’s certificate is provided within the 30 day period, which precludes you from participating, we will move you to a future date of your choice and incur the loss, but unfortunately you will forfeit 50% of your fee.
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.
