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Crater Express Gravel Cycle Race
Saturday 11 April 2026
CW Steyn Boerdery (Free State)
along Parys-Koppies Road, 4km off the N1
30km, 60km or 90km Gravel Race
Mountain Bikes are welcome!
Spectator friendly
R10 000 prize money (Junior and Overall) - sponsored by Anatomic Sportswear
Licenced riders from all provinces and international cycling federations are welcome
Part of Free State XCGravel League
A 30km lap with 4,5km tar/lap. Water and tech station at start of every lap
VENUE: CW Steyn Boerdery, 4km from N1 via tar road, 17km outside of Parys along Koppiespad via tar road
Come enjoy our kuier-area with coffee, snacks and food vendors and porcelain toilets!
The event is organised by Koedoeslaagte Trail Park
This is an official Free State Cycling Gravel League Race
PARYS MULTI-SPORT cycling club is the supporting cycling club
You cannot compete in any category for a podium spot without an active CSA Membership on raceday
Buy a licence/membership today on CyclingSA's portal
All participant without active CSA Memberships will be required to buy a day licence
Start 8:00 - 90km Juniors, Elites, Vets Men and Women 30-39, Vets Men and Women 40-49 , Masters 50+Men
R380 Pre-entry. R420 Late-entry
Open-Overall prize-money Men and Women Podium: 1st R2000, 2nd R1000, 3rd R500
Junior (U/19) Men and Women Podium: 1st R1000, 2nd R500, 3rd free entry for 2027
Vets30-39 Men and Women Podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Vets40-49 Men and Women Podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Master 50+ Men Podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Start 8:05 - 60km Masters 50+Women, Youth (U/17) Boys and Girls
R290 Pre-entry. R320 Late-entry
Youth Boys and Girls Podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Master 50+ Women Podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Start 8:10 - 90km Open (Timed) Fun Ride (3 laps)
R380 Pre-entry. R420 Late-entry
no riders younger than Junior Category (U/19)
Start 8:10 - 60km Open (Timed) Fun Ride (2 laps)
R290 Pre-entry. R320 Late-entry
no riders younger than Youth Category (U/17)
Start 8:10 - 30km Sub-Juniors (U/15) and Sprogs (U/13) AND Open (Timed) Fun Ride (1 lap) AND
R240 Pre-entry. R250 Late-entry
No riders younger than Sprogs Category (U/13). (No Nipper)
Sub-Junior Boys and Girls Podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Sprog Boys and Girls Podium (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Prize giving at 12:00:
Free State Cycling Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for FS XCG League categories
Event medals to all finishers!
More information: www.cratercycling.com/copy-of-crater-express
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
90km - Juniors, Elites, Vet 30-39, Vet 40-49, Master 50+ Men
3 laps of 30km route. Feed and tech zone after lap 1 and 2. No CSA Day-licences, but active CSA memberships only. |
90 km 5km tar + 25km gravel/lap. 127m elevation/lap. | 20:02 | R 380.00 |
|
30km - Sub-Junior and Sprog Boys and Girls AND Open (timed) Fun Ride
1 laps of 30km route |
30 km 5km tar + 25km gravel/lap. 127m elevation/lap. | 08:10 | R 240.00 |
|
60km - Masters 50+ Women, Youth Boys and Girls (U/17)
2 laps of 30km route. Feed and tech zone after lap 1. No CSA Day-licences, but active CSA memberships only. |
60 km 5km tar + 25km gravel/lap. 127m elevation/lap. | 08:05 | R 290.00 |
|
90km - Open (timed) Fun Ride
3 laps of 30km route. Feed and tech zone after lap 1 and 2. |
90 km 5km tar + 25km gravel/lap. 127m elevation/lap. | 08:10 | R 380.00 |
|
60km - Open (timed) Fun Ride
2 laps of 30km route. Feed and tech zone after lap 1. |
60 km 5km tar + 25km gravel/lap. 127m elevation/lap. | 08:10 | R 290.00 |
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Event location
CW Steyn Boerdery, Chennai
| Coordinates | -27.039537, 27.533936 |
| Address | Farm along R723, Ngwathe |
| City | Chennai |
| Province | Tamil Nadu |
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