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Matt Beers celebrates after winning the Nedbank Gravel Burn stage race at the finish in the Shamwari Private Game Reserve on October 31, 2026.
CYCLING

Beers and Laing conquer the Great Karoo

Matt Beers and Nele Laing were crowned overall champions at the Nedbank Gravel Burn stage race in Shamwari, while Hugo Drechou and Alexis Skarda captured thrilling final stage victories.

  • Sports Staff
Lawrence Naesen leads the way during stage seven of the Nedbank Gravel Burn stage race from Gwanishi to Shamwari Private Game Reserve in 2025
CYCLING

World stars set for Gravel Burn Eastern Cape showdown

World champions and cycling stars gather in the Great Karoo for the second edition of the Nedbank Gravel Burn, featuring a grueling 750km gravel stage race from Graaff-Reinet to Shamwari.

  • Herald Correspondent
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