Gravel & MTB
Waterwoods Equestrian Estate | Nottingham Road | Natal Midlands
Whether you’re preparing for your next big race, or simply love exploring gravel roads, a visit to the local pub on your ride, spectacular views, unbelievable camaraderie with friends, we’ve created an event that caters for everyone.
2-Day Midlands Adventure
2 Distance Options: Saturday, 7 November
- 80km
- OR
- 50km
Sunday, 8 November
- 45km Gravel/ MTB Ride
Sunday Gravel / MTB
Not everyone can spend the whole weekend with us.
Perfect for families, newcomers and anyone wanting to experience the Midlands Adventure.
Choose from:
- 45km
- 20km
- 10km
What's Included
- Friday Welcome Braai (2-Day Riders)
- Event Apparel
- Saturday Potjie Evening (2-Day Riders)
- Finisher's Medal
- Welcome Braai & Potje tickets available for purchase for non 2-Day riders & guests
- Professional Timing (for the Racing Snakes)
- Weekend Entertainment
- Fully Stocked & Some Surprise Water Points
- Activities all weekend for non-riders
- Medical Support
- A Weekend You'll Never Forget
- Route Marking
- R20,000 in prize money for the 2-Day Riders
- R6,000 in prize money in the Junior Category - 45km
What to expect
- Beautiful gravel roads
- Scenic countryside
- Friendly water points
- Fully marked routes
- A visit to the local pub on your ride?
- Professional medical support
- Timing
- Great hospitality
Entry Fees
2-Day Gravel/ MTB
Saturday 7 November
&
Sunday 8 November 2026
80km, or 50km Stage 1 + 45km Stage 2
Launch Special Up to 31 August | Standard Entry 1 September to 25 October | Late Entry 26 October onwards |
| R2,500 | R3,000 | R3,500 |
Sunday 8 November 2026
45km, 20km or 10km
| Distance | Launch Special Up to 31 August | Standard Entry 1 September to 25 October | Late Entry 26 October onwards |
| 45km | R450 | R480 | tba |
| 20km | R300 | R330 | tba |
| 10km | R180 | R210 | tba |
What's Included
- Incredible gravel routes
- Well-stocked water tables
- Professional event management
- Medical and sweep support
- Lucky draw prizes
- Race medals
- Over R40,000 in prize money
- Stellantis Adventure Series Points on offer
- Complimentary event T-Shirt and Goodie bag for those who enter on or before 20 September
- Accommodation packages at Valley Lodge & Spa
IMPORTANT ENTRY DATES
- Enter before 20 September 2026 to receive a complimentary event T-shirt and goodie bag
- Standard entries close on 20 September 2026
- Late entries run from 21–27 September 2026 (late entry fee applies and no T-shirt or goodie bag included)
- Final entries close on 27 September 2026
To avoid long queues at registration and race number collection, riders are strongly encouraged to enter early.