Crater Cruise Gravel and SA Gravel Championship 2026

Sunday 14 June 2026 | 08:00 AM

cratercycling.com 082 335 3358 attie.koekies@gmail.com Enter Now ↓ cratercycling.com 082 335 3358 attie.koekies@gmail.com

In 2026, the Crater Cruise will also host the South African Gravel Championship. The Crater Cruise Gravel is a premier cycling event set in the UNESCO-listed Vredefort Crater, following scenic gravel roads along the Vaal River and across three historical low-water bridges (“driwwe”). The route crosses provincial borders and showcases the unique beauty of the rural Free State and Northwest Province. Hosted at Koedoeslaagte Trail Park, a top-tier event venue, and supported by the local community, farmers, and the Big Rock Riders, we are committed to making your championship race a safe, exciting, and memorable experience.

General Information

Age Limit: The age limit refers to your age within the calendar year. For example, if the limit is “19yrs +” and you are currently 18 but will turn 19 during this year, you are eligible to enter that category.

155km (INLAND SA PROVINCES & INTERNATIONAL)

R900.00

19yrs + 155km

Standard entry for 155km (INLAND SA PROVINCES & INTERNATIONAL).
Distance: 155km.
Eligible age: 19yrs + of age on 31 December 2026.
CSA license required.
Eligible Age Categories:

• Open (19+) Men - Day License Allowed
• Elite (19+) Men - Requires Racing License
• Open (19+) Women - Day License Allowed
• Sub Vet (30-39) Men - Requires Active Membership
• Veteran (40-49) Men - Requires Active Membership

Next pricing tier R1,100.00 starts 11 Jun 2026 09:00 UTC

155km (SA COASTAL PROVINCES)

R750.00

19yrs + 155km

Standard entry for 155km (SA COASTAL PROVINCES).
Distance: 155km.
Eligible age: 19yrs + of age on 31 December 2026.
CSA license required.
Eligible Age Categories:

• Open (19+) Men - Day License Allowed
• Elite (19+) Men - Requires Racing License
• Open (19+) Women - Day License Allowed
• Sub Vet (30-39) Men - Requires Active Membership
• Veteran (40-49) Men - Requires Active Membership

115km (INLAND SA PROVINCES & INTERNATIONAL)

R800.00

19yrs + 115km

Standard entry for 115km (INLAND SA PROVINCES & INTERNATIONAL).
Distance: 115km.
Eligible age: 19yrs + of age on 31 December 2026.
CSA license required.
Eligible Age Categories:

• Open (19+) Men - Day License Allowed
• Open (19+) Women - Day License Allowed
• Elite (19+) Women - Requires Racing License
• Sub Vet (30-39) Women - Requires Active Membership
• Veteran (40-49) Women - Requires Active Membership
• Master (50-59) Men - Requires Active Membership
• Master (50-59) Women - Requires Active Membership
• Grand Master (60+) Men - Requires Active Membership
• Grand Master (60+) Women - Requires Active Membership

115km (SA COASTAL PROVINCES)

R700.00

19yrs + 115km

Standard entry for 115km (SA COASTAL PROVINCES).
Distance: 115km.
Eligible age: 19yrs + of age on 31 December 2026.
CSA license required.
Eligible Age Categories:

• Open (19+) Men - Day License Allowed
• Open (19+) Women - Day License Allowed
• Elite (19+) Women - Requires Racing License
• Sub Vet (30-39) Women - Requires Active Membership
• Veteran (40-49) Women - Requires Active Membership
• Master (50-59) Men - Requires Active Membership
• Master (50-59) Women - Requires Active Membership
• Grand Master (60+) Men - Requires Active Membership
• Grand Master (60+) Women - Requires Active Membership

50km

R450.00

15yrs + 50km

Standard entry for 50km.
Distance: 50km.
Eligible age: 15yrs + of age on 31 December 2026.
CSA license required.
Eligible Age Categories:

• Open (15+) Men - Day License Allowed
• Open (15+) Women - Day License Allowed
• Youth (15-16) Boys - Day License Allowed
• Youth (15-16) Girls - Day License Allowed
• E-Bike Open (15+) Men - Day License Allowed
• E-Bike Open (15+) Women - Day License Allowed
• Junior (17-18) Men - Day License Allowed
• Junior (17-18) Women - Day License Allowed

Please note:
Standard rate is valid from Thursday, 13 November 2025 - 00:00
Late rate is valid from Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 09:00
Online Registration closes on Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 09:00