Garden Route Giro 2026

Exclusive at CycloWorld – €435 discount

Event Info

• Name: Garden Route Giro
• Date: April 13–18, 2026
• Start: Mossel Bay
• Finish: Wilderness
• Type: Gravel stage race
• Bike type: Gravel bike

Route & Elevation

• 6-day stage: 684 km – 11300 m+

Climb Info

• Swartberg Pass – a long, relentless gravel climb reaching about 1580 m, offering wide-open views over the Great Karoo.
• Rooiberg Pass – a raw and remote gravel ascent linking the Klein Karoo with the southern valleys, known for its rugged terrain.
• Prince Alfred’s Pass – South Africa’s longest gravel pass, weaving through untouched wilderness with constantly changing gradients.

The Garden Route Giro features many additional climbs and rolling ascents that collectively build the event’s total 11300 m+ of elevation gain.

Included

• Complimentary race bag/container for daily luggage transport
• Daily lunch after each stage
• Race apparel (for entries confirmed by 13 February 2026)
• Mechanical support
• Medical support
• Feed zones and water points on route
• Biogen nutrition supplements
• Live tracking
• Finisher medal
• Finisher function dinner at Wilderness Hotel (18 April 2026)
• Accommodation at the Wilderness Hotel on the night of 18 April 2026

Not included

• Accommodation for nights prior to 18 April
• Travel to and from the start/finish locations
• Optional training rides or transfers
• Bike transport or additional baggage services
• Personal insurance beyond standard event coverage

The additional services can easily be added during the booking process.

Basic Event Highlights

• Six-day gravel stage race through seven host towns across the Garden Route and Klein Karoo.
• Approx. 684 km of racing with 11300 m+ of climbing over diverse terrain and iconic mountain passes.
• A blend of fast gravel, demanding climbs, remote backcountry roads and technical descents.
• Professionally organised by Dryland Event Management with world-class support and vibrant race villages.

How the CycloWorld discount works

You purchase a CycloWorld discount code that gives you a 40% reduction on the official entry fee. After subtracting the cost of the code, your real total saving is €435 (≈30%). Below is the exact breakdown:

• Official entry fee: ZAR 29000 (€1455)
• 40% discount applied during registration: ZAR 11600 (€580)
• You pay the organisation: ZAR 17400 (€875)
• Your CycloWorld code purchase: (paid here on CycloWorld)
• Your real, total saving: €435

In short: the organisation gives you a 40% discount, and after buying the CycloWorld code your net benefit is €435.

1. Buy your CycloWorld discount code on this page.
2. You immediately receive your personal code by email.
3. Register for the Garden Route Giro on the official registration platform.
4. Enter your CycloWorld discount code in the designated field.

Please note: Minor differences may occur due to the EUR/ZAR exchange rate.