Garden Route Giro

03/06/2026

Founding riders are coming back.
First-timers are stepping in.

And the 2027 field is already taking shape.
Different riders.
Different reasons.
Same gravel roads ahead.

If it’s on your mind… don’t wait too long.
www.gardenroutegiro.co.za

02/06/2026

An inaugural edition asks for belief — before results, before reputation, before anything is proven.

Biogen stepped in with exactly that mindset, providing the fuel riders needed to keep going when the stages got tough.
From gels to on-route nutrition support, they helped power every stage of the .

Thank you for backing the vision and supporting the ride when it mattered most!

29/05/2026

Good luck to everyone taking on Unbound Gravel this weekend!

This is the kind of riding that defines gravel.
Patience. Grit. Perspective.
The same ingredients that make the what it is.

We’ll be watching.

27/05/2026

Six days across the Garden Route.
Long climbs. Proper gravel. Flowing descents.

Moments that test you — and moments that make it all worth it.
From coast to forest to mountain, this is gravel the way it’s meant to be.

Six days. Seven towns. One proper journey.

Your story starts here.
Enter here: www.gardenroutegiro.co.za

27/05/2026

Following an emphatically successful debut in April this year, the Garden Route Giro quickly established itself as a standout addition to the country’s gravel calendar, earning widespread praise for its spectacular route design, warm community atmosphere and seamless organisation.

From 19 to 24 April next year, the event returns with ambitions to build on that foundation, promising riders an even more refined and immersive gravel experience through one of the country’s most scenic regions.

As entries for 2027 open today, here’s the latest from the organizers on what to expect: https://bikenetwork.co.za/entries-open-today-for-the-2027-garden-route-giro/

| Image: Shift Media Co | Garden Route Giro

27/05/2026

26/05/2026

To our founding riders — this started with you.

You backed the very first .
You showed up.
You rode every kilometre.
You were there when it all began.
Now it’s your turn again.

Entries for the 2027 Garden Route Giro are officially open to our 2026 founding members from today, 26 May — before entries open to the public on 27 May.

SA riders — visit the GRG website link to enter: https://www.gardenroutegiro.co.za
International riders — head to the Entry Ninja link to enter: https://entries.dryland.co.za/events/83980-grg

Secure your place back on the start line.

26/05/2026

Entries for the 2027 Garden Route Giro open at 12:00 today for our 2026 Founding Members.

The demand for the 2027 launch resulted in temporary access limitations on the website.

South African riders will be able to enter as normal.

To our international riders — we’re aware of the situation and working to restore full access as quickly as possible. If you’re unable to enter today, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered and will ensure you don’t miss out.

We’ll keep you updated.

25/05/2026

You took a leap of faith.

You entered the very first without knowing exactly what the journey would become — the roads, the challenge, the stories, or the experience waiting around each corner.

There were no guarantees. Just a belief in something special.

Today, we honour our 2026 Founding Members — the riders who backed the vision from day one and became part of the story forever.

Take a look. Find your name.

And if 2027 is calling, your place is waiting.