Organiser
MTBAfrica Events
The Swartberg100 Gran Fondo starts and ends in Prince Albert, arguably one of the most attractive Karoo towns in South Africa, it covers 171 km of which there are 3 gravel sectors. The final climb is over the gravel Swartberg Pass, a relentless climb of 28 km with gradients of 16% as you reach the summit.
The Staffetta (Italian for relay race), follows the Gran Fondo Route and divides it exactly in 2 x 85.5 km stages. The first stage is suited to a rouleur and the second stage to a grimpeur type rider
The E-Fondo is for a pedal assisted e-bikes, 65km and 1900m a spectacular route over the Swartberg Pass, plenty of climbing.
The Medio Fondo - flat and fast 55km with 350m of ascent
Standard Pricing - (reverts to this after early bird entries close)
Gran Fondo............................................ R 1250.00
Medio Fondo........................................... R 400.00
Staffeta (Gran Fondo Relay)...................... R 950.00 x 2
Gran Fondo Tandem................................ R 950.00 x 2
E-Fondo.................................................. R 950.00
Luxury Tent 2 nights for 2 persons + Breakfast, Linen provided......R 2240.00
Luxury Tent 2 nights for 2 persons + Breakfast, without Linen........R 1760.00
Manicured lawn area + brand new ablution with high pressure, hot showers, quiet and away from race start. Secure parking 50m from your tent.
Ciovita Swartberg 100 Gran Fondo Cycling Jersey........................R 750.00
Refund and Substitution Policy:
- The entry fee will be refunded if the rider is unable to participate due to death or hospitalisation.
- Should an entrant cancel his/her entry 3 or more months prior to the entry closing date, he/she shall be entitled to a refund of the entry fee subject to deduction of a reasonable cancellation fee, having regard to the potential of the organisers to find an alternative entrant before the entry closing date.
- If riders are unable to take part in the event and wish to have their entry substituted, they must ensure that the substitute rider follows the correct substitution procedure which is found on the website. No substitutions will be allowed after the entry closing date. The substitute rider must pay an additional entry fee.
- The race will take place regardless of bad weather and will only be cancelled, re-routed or stopped for reasons of safety. In this event, entry fees are not refundable.
- The organiser reserves the right to refuse any person’s entry, or cancel any person’s entry up to the day before the race. In that event the person’s entry fee will be refunded.
- No Transfers to the following year will be allowed.
More information: www.swartberg100.com
This event supports team entries for certain classes, but teams must consist of 2 participants per team.
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
Class | Distance | Start Time | Price (pp) | 2 person team (pp) |
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Gran Fondo (170km 3000m ascent) | 171 km | 07:00 | R 1,250.00 | - |
Staffetta - Gran Fondo Relay | 171 km Relay - 85.5km Roleur + 85.5km Grimpeur | 07:00 | - | R 950.00 |
Gran Fondo Tandem | 171 km 171 km and 3000m of ascent | 07:00 | - | R 950.00 |
e-Fondo (65km 1900m ascent - for e-Bikes only) | 65 km | 07:30 | R 950.00 | - |
Medio Fondo (55km) | 55 km | 08:30 | R 400.00 | - |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07