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Crater Cruise Gravel 50 km 2027

A friendly crater-country gravel day for newer dirt riders.

Vredefort Dome area, South Africa Sunday 16 May 2027

Official registration

Why you might love it

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    The softest door into a well-known SA gravel festival — open entries and manageable climbing.

Who this suits

First gravel racers and club riders wanting a May destination ride.

Getting ready

Preparation

Crater Cruise gravel race short distance: about 50 km and 561 m elevation. Entry Ninja lists race day Sunday 16 May 2027 with entries open until 13 May 2027.

In your Race Year

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Where this could take you

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