Dirty South

The Dirty South Gravel Race 2025

This is the race for the Explorers.

The rebels, the ruffians and the refined.

This race is unlike any other. It forges its own way.

This race is everything you’ve been missing in bicycle races.

Flat out segment racing. Flat out dirt. All the support.

You race, we’ll do the rest.

This is The Dirty South Gravel Race.

Just 100 lucky souls will snap up an entry. Do it. Do it now.

Event schedule:

Rock up and ride - we take care of everything else.

Day 1.                 (Stilbaai to Witsand)

The stage will start from the Old Harbour in Stilbaai and after a short neutral section will head onto some amazing gravel roads.

The route is primarily along district roads with a few ‘in and outs’ through private farmers land.

The rolling hills will take their toll towards the end of this day so leave some juice in the tank.

Day 2.                (Witsand to Arniston)

We’ll leave Witsand and again, after a short neutral section, hit the farmland gravel while we make our way to Arniston. 

Just before midway, you'll cross the mighty Breë River on the Pont at Malgas.

After the crossing, some more amazing gravel and the clear blue waters of Arniston await.

Day 3.                (Arniston to Stanford)

Will be an all-out effort as we wind through the Overberg farmland before veering inland, over the mountain to Stanford.

RACE INFO:

• Participants need to enter as a 2 man "Team". However, even though you enter as a "Team", you race Solo. The reason for the "team" entry is simply to choose your roommate, because there are only 50 Rooms available and all riders therefore need to share a room.
• There will be a Rotary car shuttle service available for those who want to leave their cars at the start in Stilbaai and have them delivered safely to the finish in Stanford - details of this additional service to follow.

Race format:

· 3 stages

• Each stage has 2 (+- 10kms) segments. Points for first, second and third on each segment are awarded (3,2,1). 
• Rider with the most points at the end of the tour wins

Day 1: 10 October 2025 - 83 km - Stilbaai to Witsand

· 09:00 race starts in Stilbaai's Old Harbour (Start time TBC)

·           race finishes at Breede River Lodge – Witsand

· 13:00 check in and freshen up

· 13:30 lunch on the deck

· 18:00 meet for pre-dinner drinks & day 2 briefing

· 19:00 dinner to be served

Day 2: 11 October 2025 - 86 km - Witsand to Old Sam’s Farm, Arniston

· 06:00 meet for breakfast

· 08:30 race starts in Witsand

·           race finishes at Old Sam’s Farm in Arniston

· 13:00 beers, burgers and braai at the farm

· Transfer to the hotel

· 18:00 meet for pre-dinner drinks

· 19:00 dinner to be served

Day 3: 12 October 2025 - 80 km - Arniston to Stanford

· 06:00 meet for breakfast

· 07:00 transfer to Old Sam’s Farm

· 08:30 race starts at Old Sam's Farm

·           race finishes at Birkenhead Brewery

· 13:00 The Awards Ceremony

Accommodation:

Night 1 - The Breede River Lodge

Luxury shared accommodation at The Breede River. Right on the water. Large shared rooms.

Night 2 - The Arniston Hotel

The 4-star Arniston Hotel speaks for itself. Magnificent views, a superb bar… and a delightful menu. Large rooms shared.

What's included:

• 3 Days of Gravel Bliss
• 2 Nights Luxury Hotel Accommodation 
• All Meals 
• All Drinks
• Bike Wash daily 
• Complimentary Massages daily 
• Dirty South Garment