Do you know about the MTBAfrica GravelGrinder Tours and dates?
And what are the GravelGrinder tour dates? GravelGrinder Tours offer three-day cycling escapes in South Africa’s most stunning regions — Prince Albert, Graaff-Reinet, and Montagu. Each tour blends 60km daily rides through breathtaking landscapes, from mountain passes to game reserves, with gourmet dining, top-tier local wines, and craft beers. Stay in one luxurious accommodation, enjoy lavish waterpoints, and let our ER24 medic and attentive team pamper you. With rides past vineyards, orchards, and wildlife, plus curated social and culinary experiences, our tours deliver unparalleled relaxation, camaraderie, and adventure, crafted with meticulous detail for an experience guests rave about. And here are all the GravelGrinder tour dates for 2026.
All GravelGrinder tour dates in chronological order
Each tour has an autumn and spring edition
- 12-15 March 2026 – Camdeboo GravelGrinder in Graaff Reinet
- 26-29 March 2026 – Karoo GravelGrinder in Prince Albert
- 16-19 April 2026 – Langeberg GravelGrinder in Montagu
- 14-17 May 2026 – Karoo GravelGrinder in Prince Albert
- 22-25 October 2026 – Karoo GravelGrinder in Prince Albert
- 5-8 November 2026 – Langeberg GravelGrinder in Montagu
- 19-22 November 2026 – Camdeboo GravelGrinder in Graaff Reinet
All the Karoo GravelGrinders in PRINCE ALBERT
Karoo GravelGrinders are in Prince Albert and cross over SWARTBERG pass. This is the Karoo at its most enchanting—a place where the land’s stark beauty and the camaraderie of the ride stir the soul. Cycling through Prince Albert’s untamed heart, with the Swartberg Pass as your initiation, is an adventure that lingers long after the wheels stop turning. Ride here, and let the Karoo’s wild embrace claim you. Beyond the pass, the Prince Albert countryside unfurls in a cyclist’s paradise—quiet, winding roads thread through open veld, where the air carries the scent of wild rosemary and the distant bleat of Karoo lambs. More on karoogravelgrinder.com/prince-albert.html. And here are all the Karoo GravelGrinder tour dates for 2026:
All the Camdeboo GravelGrinders in GRAAF-REINET
Camdeboo GravelGrinders are in Graaff Reinet with the iconic CHURCH. Tucked into the heart of the Eastern Cape’s Camdeboo, Graaff-Reinet is a historic jewel cradled by the vast, untamed beauty of the Karoo. Established in 1786, this elegant town, centered around the iconic Dutch Reformed Church, glows with Cape Dutch architecture and tree-lined streets, exuding a timeless grace. Guests reside in the prestigious Drostdy Hotel, a restored 18th-century masterpiece, where heritage meets modern luxury. Beyond the town, the Camdeboo’s sweeping plains and rugged mountains beckon, a landscape where the earth’s ancient pulse resonates under wide, star-strewn skies. More on karoogravelgrinder.com/graaff-reinet.html. And here are all the Camdeboo GravelGrinder tour dates for 2026:
And the Langeberg GravelGrinders in MONTAGU
Langeberg GravelGrinders are in Montagu and you cross OUBERG pass. Nestled in the embrace of the Langeberg Mountains, Montagu is a vibrant jewel of the Western Cape, where the charm of a bygone era meets the untamed beauty of the Klein Karoo’s edge. Founded in 1851, this picturesque town captivates with its Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture, hot springs, and tree-lined streets that hum with a relaxed, welcoming spirit. Montagu is a gateway to a landscape of striking contrasts—lush vineyards and orchards flourish alongside rugged, Karoo-like veld, framed by dramatic mountain ranges that shift in hue with the passing sun. More on karoogravelgrinder.com/montagu.html. And here are all the Langeberg GravelGrinder tour dates for 2026:
Send your bicycle to the GravelGrinder tours
Want to join John Swanepoel’s tours? With your e-bike, or other? From upcountry? And looking for the easiest wat to send your bicycle in South Africa? Then book right here with #bicyclecouriers. And we’ll send your bike down to the start at either Prince Albert, Graaff-Reinet or Montagu, and back home again.
