GRAVEL CYCLE RACE OF GREYTON
21 SEPTEMBER 2024
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Greyton MTB and Gravel Club is excited to announce that Pie Run, now in its eighth year, is getting a significant makeover and will be rebranded as The Canola Roller. Entries will be limited to 500, so enter today to make sure you are part of the action.
The race will start in the beautiful town of Greyton, Western Cape. There are three choices of distance: 130 km, 80 km, and 30 km, with e-bike options for all distances.
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The Canola Roller is your ticket to the most breathtaking springtime views of the Overberg and the Riversonderend mountains.
The 130 km route is 95% gravel and one of only five events in the Cannondale Western Cape Gravel Series. Expect a thrilling ride featuring everything from fast hardpack rolling hills to demanding technical climbs and exhilarating downhill sections. Fear not, every kilometer of this epic journey is conquerable on a gravel bike.
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The 30 km and 80 km routes are entirely on gravel roads.
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Entry fees raised go towards the Greyton MTB Juniors Club and the maintenance and upgrading of our mountain bike trail network. Greyton Juniors is a group of 40+ children from the community that meet twice a week to receive training, mentorship, and support.
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Press the button "book your spot" to go to Entry Ninja today and get ready for an unforgettable ride.
There are amazing prizes to be won, as well as a very exciting lucky draw section.
Pre Entries close 18 Sept at 20h00
Sanctioned Cycling event on the CSA Calendar
30/80 KILOMETER
The traditional 76km Pie Run route will be upgraded to a more exciting 80km route with just under 1000 m of climbing, while the existing family-friendly 30km route will remain unchanged. Both routes are non-technical and pass through breathtaking rural landscapes with stunning views of the Riviersonderend mountains.
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80km START 8H20 ( 6 hours to complete)
30km START 8H40 ( 3 hours to complete )
130 kilometer
The 130 km route, with 1700 m of climbing, is one of only five events in the Cannondale Western Cape Gravel Series. It offers something for those looking for a greater challenge. Expect a thrilling ride featuring fast hardpack rolling hills, demanding technical climbs, and exhilarating downhill sections
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START TIME 8H00
( 8 hours to complete )
A CAUSE WORTH RIDING FOR!
A significant part of the proceeds raised goes towards growing the Greyton MTB Juniors Club, and the balance of the proceeds goes towards maintaining and improving our surrounding MTB trail network for all to enjoy.
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