Organiser
The Leverage Corporation
"The Grind": Gravel Heaven or Hell Awaits!
Get ready to tackle "The Grind" – 150km of gravel grit (or 70km if you're feeling a bit more mellow) on February 8, 2025!
Whether you’re packing a gravel bike or an MTB, just make sure you’re packing yourself to the start line.
Kicking off from Stone Park in Maropeng, in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, this epic out-and-back route will send you deep into the hidden corners of the Magalies. Expect to pass near the iconic Mount Grace and roll through spots you’ve probably never heard of—Maanhaarrand, Vlakfontein, and Koesterfontein are just a few on the route!
Can You Tame 150km in Under 10 Hours? Well, that's up to you and the 1650m of climbing you’ll face! But we’ve got you covered with four well-stocked water tables along the way. Tackling the 70km route? You’ll find a refreshment station at the halfway mark.
New this year, we've gone fully solo for both distances—no team entries, just you versus the gravel!
Distances & Entry Fees:
150km Ride
- Cost: R700 (Late Entry R750)
70km Ride
- Cost: R450 (Late Entry R500)
What’s Included:
- Race entry
- Event shirt (for entries before 26 January 2025)
- Medical support
- Fully-stocked water tables
- Race timing
- Post-race hospitality area
- Prizes, lucky draws, and post-race relaxation
- Shower facilities
- Race medal
- Complimentary photos from the event
Race Number Pickup:
- When: Wednesday, 5 February 2025, from 12:30 to 17:00
Where: JoziGin Bryanston, Cnr Post House & Main Rd. - For out-of-towners, we’ll have a morning pickup from 05:30 to 06:00 on race day.
Important Dates:
- Entries Close: Sunday, 2 February
- To snag the event shirt, enter by: 26 January 2025
Join us for the ride of a lifetime, guaranteed to be smooth, slick, and unforgettable – the way only The Leverage Corporation does it.
More information: leveragecorporation.co.za/the-grind/
Event location
Maropeng, Cradle of Humankind, Krugersdorp
| Coordinates | -25.9673328, 27.6624489 |
| Address | The Cradle of Humankind Visitor Centre Maropeng, R400, Mogale, South Africa |
| City | Krugersdorp |
| Province | Gauteng |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07