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 [...]
The professional women’s field for the Nedbank Gravel Burn has just been confirmed. A diverse and international roster of riders from across many cycling disciplines will line up in Knysna on 26 October for the start of the inaugural race. Over seven days and 800 kilometres, they will race solo across South Africa’s Western and [...]
The men’s professional field for the inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn is confirmed. It is a gathering drawn from road and gravel in equal measure, with riders from other disciplines stepping across to test themselves on a new stage. They will assemble in Knysna on 26 October and race for seven days and 800 kilometres across [...]
Fire, gold, and grit. The spirit that drives the Nedbank Gravel Burn came to life last night as the race revealed the trophies and jerseys that will symbolise victory from Knysna to Shamwari. Hosted at Nedbank’s head office in Sandton, the Trophy and Jersey Reveal gathered riders, partners, and media for an evening that celebrated [...]
The Nedbank Gravel Burn has partnered with Red Bull South Africa to launch Night Burn, a Chase the Fox-style criterium (for a select few) taking place after Stage 3 in Blaauwater on Tuesday, 28 October. Bonfires will light the loop at the Burn Camp, music from live DJs, powered by Red Bull, will carry through [...]
