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The Ceder

May 03 2025
Cederberg South Africa
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Distances: 35, 68, 151km
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs

The Ceder Event combines adventure and competition amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Cederberg region, located just three hours from Cape Town. Participants experience the rugged beauty of this area, renowned for its natural splendor as part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, particularly known for indigenous rooibos tea cultivation.

Our race weekends cater to all levels of athletes, offering three cycling distances and three trail running distances, ensuring everyone can participate. Originating at the iconic Cederberg Oasis, known for its smiley face emblem—the inspiration behind The Ceder logo—the event has seen significant growth and will transition to a new venue in 2025. From snowy landscapes in 2021 to clear skies in 2022 and a heatwave in 2024, athletes have faced diverse conditions that showcase consistent challenges.

In 2025, we will kick off the event as part of the UCI Gravel World Series, making it South Africa's only qualifying gravel race for the UCI Gravel World Championships. Additionally, we will bring a fresh perspective to trail racing with our dedicated Trail Race weekend, further establishing our presence on South Africa’s Trail Running calendar.

The Cederberg, named after the endangered Clanwilliam Cedar, is characterized by its unspoiled nature and isolation, contrasting sharply with daily distractions. Historically, this environment faced threats from exploitation, prompting conservation efforts to protect both the cedar tree and local reserves.

Inspired by personal nostalgia and a passion for endurance sports, founder Raoul Goetze aims for The Ceder to be a platform for self-discovery and community bonding through shared experiences. Join us in pushing limits, celebrating the beauty of nature, and creating a lasting impact on the Cederberg!

The Ceder

 
Start Located At: Nuwerust Farm, Cederberg, Western Cape, South Africa
 
 
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Dec 31 2024 - NEWS: UCI Gravel World Series to expand to 33 events in 2025!
Nov 21 2024 - NEWS: Brutal Paris to Ancaster joins 2025 UCI Gravel World Series
Oct 06 2024 - NEWS: Mathieu van der Poel wins the 2024 UCI Gravel Fondo World Championships
Oct 05 2024 - NEWS: Marianne Vos sprints to 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships Title
Oct 02 2024 - NEWS: Forests of Brabant ready to welcome the 2024 Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships
Oct 02 2024 - NEWS: UEC Gravel European Championships in Asiago will be a qualifier for Nice 2025
Aug 25 2024 - NEWS: Kasper and Schonberger take Victory at the 3rd editon of UCI Houffalize Gravel Fondo
Aug 17 2024 - NEWS: Markus and Perry fastest at UCI Gravel Grit ‘n Grind in Sweden
Jul 21 2024 - NEWS: Shiff and Becking fastest at Inaugural UCI Gravel Adventure
Jul 14 2024 - NEWS: Mudfest for riders at sold out Gravel One Fifty
Jul 04 2024 - NEWS: Schiff and Koch take Victory at inaugural edition of UCI Hegau Gravel
Jun 16 2024 - NEWS: Barry and Clarke fastest at UCI Blue Mountains Gravel Fondo
Jun 04 2024 - NEWS: Tim Merlier Sprints to Victory at UCI Blaavands Gravel Challenge
May 19 2024 - NEWS: Schreurs and Holmes fastest at UCI The Gralloch Gravel Fondo
May 12 2024 - NEWS: Johnston and Barrow fastest at UCI Seven Gravel Fondo in Western Australia
Feb 15 2025 - EVENT: Castellon Gravel Race
Apr 06 2025 - EVENT: UCI Woerthersee Gravel
Apr 25 2025 - EVENT: Giro Sardegna Gravel
Apr 26 2025 - EVENT: La Indomable
Apr 26 2025 - EVENT: Swartberg 100
Apr 26 2025 - EVENT: Highlands Gravel Classic
May 03 2025 - EVENT: The Ceder
May 10 2025 - EVENT: Marly Grav Race and Festival
May 10 2025 - EVENT: The Devils Cardigan
May 17 2025 - EVENT: Seven
May 17 2025 - EVENT: UCI Gralloch Gravel
May 30 2025 - EVENT: 3RIDES Gravel Race
Jun 07 2025 - EVENT: UCI Gravel Adventure
Jun 07 2025 - EVENT: Hegau Gravel Festival
Jun 08 2025 - EVENT: UCI Tugende Gravel
 
ucigravelws
Dec 31 2024 - NEWS: UCI Gravel World Series to expand to 33 events in 2025!
Nov 21 2024 - NEWS: Brutal Paris to Ancaster joins 2025 UCI Gravel World Series
Oct 06 2024 - NEWS: Mathieu van der Poel wins the 2024 UCI Gravel Fondo World Championships
Oct 05 2024 - NEWS: Marianne Vos sprints to 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships Title
Oct 02 2024 - NEWS: Forests of Brabant ready to welcome the 2024 Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships
Oct 02 2024 - NEWS: UEC Gravel European Championships in Asiago will be a qualifier for Nice 2025
Aug 25 2024 - NEWS: Kasper and Schonberger take Victory at the 3rd editon of UCI Houffalize Gravel Fondo
Aug 17 2024 - NEWS: Markus and Perry fastest at UCI Gravel Grit ‘n Grind in Sweden
Jul 21 2024 - NEWS: Shiff and Becking fastest at Inaugural UCI Gravel Adventure
Jul 14 2024 - NEWS: Mudfest for riders at sold out Gravel One Fifty
Jul 04 2024 - NEWS: Schiff and Koch take Victory at inaugural edition of UCI Hegau Gravel
Jun 16 2024 - NEWS: Barry and Clarke fastest at UCI Blue Mountains Gravel Fondo
Jun 04 2024 - NEWS: Tim Merlier Sprints to Victory at UCI Blaavands Gravel Challenge
May 19 2024 - NEWS: Schreurs and Holmes fastest at UCI The Gralloch Gravel Fondo
May 12 2024 - NEWS: Johnston and Barrow fastest at UCI Seven Gravel Fondo in Western Australia
Feb 15 2025 - EVENT: Castellon Gravel Race
Apr 06 2025 - EVENT: UCI Woerthersee Gravel
Apr 25 2025 - EVENT: Giro Sardegna Gravel
Apr 26 2025 - EVENT: La Indomable
Apr 26 2025 - EVENT: Swartberg 100
Apr 26 2025 - EVENT: Highlands Gravel Classic
May 03 2025 - EVENT: The Ceder
May 10 2025 - EVENT: Marly Grav Race and Festival
May 10 2025 - EVENT: The Devils Cardigan
May 17 2025 - EVENT: Seven
May 17 2025 - EVENT: UCI Gralloch Gravel
May 30 2025 - EVENT: 3RIDES Gravel Race
Jun 07 2025 - EVENT: UCI Gravel Adventure
Jun 07 2025 - EVENT: Hegau Gravel Festival
Jun 08 2025 - EVENT: UCI Tugende Gravel