On a day of racing marked by minor attacks from riders within the large lead group, the decisive moment of Stage 5 at the Nedbank Gravel Burn came down to the summit finish on Swaershoek Pass near Cradock in the Eastern Cape. Germany’s Andreas Seewald (Singer KTM Racing) was the first to pull away from the [...]
On a day of wind, crashes, minor mechanicals, and costly punctures, United States rider Melisa Rollins (Liv Racing Collective) claimed a hard-fought stage victory ahead of a rampaging Hayley Preen (ChemChamp Honeycomb 226ers) at the Nedbank Gravel Burn on Blaauwater Farm today. Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (AG Insurance Soudal) finished third on Stage 4, holding off Stage [...]
Nedbank Gravel Burn overall leader Matt Beers (Specialized Off-Road Toyota) claimed a tight Stage 4 today at Blaauwater Farm near the Compassberg, with Swiss rider Simon Pellaud (Tudor Pro Cycling) finishing just two seconds behind the South African cycling star. Belgian rider Lawrence Naesen (Next Level Racing: Rapha - Orbea) closed out the podium on [...]
Lauren Stephens (Aegis Cycling Foundation) of the United States timed a final attack to perfection on the 90km Stage 3 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn to claim the win after a day of tactical racing in the Pro Women’s race. South Africa’s Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (AG Insurance Soudal) finished as the runner-up on the stage, which [...]
Simon Pellaud (Tudor Pro Cycling) of Switzerland finally achieved what he’d been threatening to do since race registration on Saturday, winning Stage 3 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn with a well-timed counter-attack on the finish line at Blaauwater Farm today (Tuesday, 28 October). French rider Hugo Drechou (Numéro31.cc / Pinarello) was second, just a few [...]
Axelle Dubau-Prevot (Numéro 31 par Café du Cycliste / Pinarello) of France claimed Stage 2 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn in Willowmore today (Monday, 27 October) after a storming ride where she reeled in the leaders with just metres to go. Melisa Rollins (Liv Racing Collective) of the United States, pipped at the post after leading, [...]
On a fast and furious Stage 2 of the Nedbank Gravel Burn, at least until a few rogue cattle interrupted proceedings just before the halfway mark, Matt Beers (Specialized Off Road Toyota) sped to victory on the pristine streets of Willowmore in the Eastern Cape. Germany’s Lukas Baum (Orbea x Leatt Speed Company) finished second, [...]
France’s Axelle Dubau-Prevot (Numéro 31 par Café du Cycliste / Pinarello) triumphed in a two-up sprint finish into Avontuur against South Africa’s Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio (AG Insurance Soul) on Stage 1 today of the 2025 Nedbank Gravel Burn. On a cold, wet day Moolman-Pasio lead the way in the pro women’s race on the final climb [...]
Matt Beers (Specialized Off-Road - Toyota) won Stage 1 of the inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn today (Sunday, 26 October), finishing the cold and wet 84km stage from Knysna to Avontuur one second ahead of Swiss rider Andri Frischknecht (Scott SRAM). Hugo Drechou of France finished third on the day, crossing the line alongside Frischknecht. Beers, [...]
In a busy week for endurance sport, the Diverge Podcast dives into the build-up to the inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn and reflects on the cancellation of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. In happier, positive news, the first edition of what has been marketed as the world’s premier gravel stage race gets underway on [...]
