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Organiser
Bondsrus Pty Ltd T/A Koedoeslaagte Trail Park
The Crater Cruise Gravel is a scenic cycling adventure through the UNESCO-listed Vredefort Dome. The routes meander along the banks of the Vaal River, following rural roads that showcase the natural beauty of the region. All routes pass through the historic mining town of Venterskroon and tackle the Grootkloof Pass, offering riders a memorable mix of history, scenery, and adventure. Crossing the low-water bridges at Schoemansdrift, Skandinawiedrift, and Kromdraaidrift provides unique experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Koedoeslaagte Trail Park serves as the event venue and offers excellent facilities for riders and supporters alike. With the support of the local community, we are ready to welcome visitors and are committed to making your Crater Cruise experience truly memorable.
Event history: Established in 2004, the Crater Cruise is recognised as one of South Africa’s original gravel road races. It quickly earned a reputation as the battleground between "roadies" and "mounties", attracting both road cyclists and mountain bikers to test themselves on the demanding gravel routes of the Vredefort Dome.
OFFICIAL EVENT WEBSITE: https://www.cratercycling.com/cratercruise
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation Partners
ORGANISER: Koedoeslaagte Trail Park
CONTACT: Attie Koekemoer - [email protected]
More information: www.cratercycling.com/cratercruise
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
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150km Crater Cruise Gravel
3km farm road, 15km tar road, 132km gravel |
150 km 1210m elevation over 150km | R 475.00 Early Bird |
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110km Crater Cruise Gravel
3km farm road, 10km tar road, 97km gravel |
110 km 1180m elevation over 110km | R 425.00 Early Bird |
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50km Crater Cruise Gravel
2km farm road, 5km tar road, 43km gravel |
50 km 561m elevation over 50km | R 325.00 Early Bird |
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Event location
Koedoeslaagte Trail Park and Venue, Parys
| Route information | The park is nestled in the mountains of the Vredefort Crater UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 12km from Parys (Free State) on the North West bank of the Vaal River. Since 1972 there has been no formal farming activity and the natural vegetation was restored. Today visitors can enjoy an unspoiled African wilderness on the banks of the Vaal River with miles of purpose-built trails for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and horse riding. Paddlers can enjoy the open waters or navigate between the multiple islands. |
| Coordinates | -26.8754943, 27.349497 |
| Address | 12 km Outside Parys (Free State) on the Norwest Province side of the Vaal River |
| City | Parys |
| Province | North West |
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