Garden Route Giro Sets a New Standard for Gravel Racing

Garden Route Giro Sets a New Standard for Gravel Racing

South Africa’s gravel racing scene will reach a new milestone in April 2026 with the launch of the inaugural Garden Route Giro. Designed as a true test of endurance and consistency, the six-day stage race will cover 685 kilometres of gravel roads, mountain passes and remote backcountry routes. Starting just outside Mossel Bay on 13 April and finishing in Wilderness on 18 April, the race blends tough competition with some of the most scenic ridin…