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Team: Scott SRAM MTB Racing DOB: 07 July 1994 | Age: 31 Top results: 1st 2018 Swiss Epic; 3rd 2023 Cape Epic
“ I’ m looking forward to the adventure, and the nature. My goal is to enjoy the race as much as I can and win a stage.”
Team: # futureofgravel DOB: 09 January 2002 | Age: 23 Top results: 1st U23 2023 UCI Gravel World Championships( 37th overall); 5th 2025 UCI GWS Poland; 10th 2025 UCI GWS Millau
“ As a young pro, I’ m amped to race the stage race format surrounded by athletes of an incredibly high calibre. I hope to come away with a stage podium and a top 5 in the GC. I’ m also hoping to see the Big 5 during my time in SA.”
Team: AG Insurance Soudal DOB: 9 December 1985 | Age: 39 Top results: 2nd 2021 Giro d’ Italia Women; 1st 2022 Tour of Romandie; Bronze at 2014 Commonwealth Games Road Race; 2020 UCI eSports World Champion; multiple SA Road Champion
“ I’ m excited to race through the diverse landscapes of the Karoo and soak up the unique vibe of the event. My goal is to win the women’ s race.”
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BECCA BOOK
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Team: Numéro 31 par Café du Cycliste DOB: 31 July 1996 | Age: 29 Top results: 2nd 2025 The Traka 360; 2025 French XCM Champion; 1st 2025 UCI GWS Millau
“ I’ m looking forward to the raw adventure: discovering South Africa through 800km of racing feels like nothing I’ ve done before. I want to enjoy every moment, to stay solid over the distance, navigate the unknown and come out stronger from the experience.”
Sponsors: Otso, Rene Herse, Rapha DOB: 4 April 1989 | Age: 36 Top results: 1st 2024 Across Andes 1000km; 1st 2024 Lauf Gravel Worlds Long Voyage; 3rd 2024 Unbound XL
“ I began racing informally in 2013 while working as a courier. Off the bike, I’ m an architect and urban planner. I’ m looking forward to exploring a new country and culture, and pushing my limits every day. I come from rainy Seattle so will be bringing plenty of sunscreen.”
Team: Scott Sport DOB: 13 May 1997 | Age: 28 Top results: 1st 2025 SBT GRVL; 2024 US Gravel Champion; 3rd 2023 US Gravel Championships
“ I am really looking forward to experiencing the gravel terrain in South Africa. My goal is to be competitive at the front of the race and to really enjoy what looks to be a very cool and unique experience.”
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DOB: 03 August 1983 | Age: 42 Best results: Ironman World Championship bike course record holder; multiple Ironman Champion
Team: Rocacorba Cycling DOB: 02 March 1986 | Age: 39
“ I am excited to be part of this iconic event and am looking forward to the whole gravel experience and the journey across different terrains in South Africa. The heat scares me but the different terrains excite me.”
Sponsors: Old Mutual Wealth + Vida e Caffè DOB: 21 November 1996 | Age: 28 Top results: 16th 2024 Leadville 100; 1st 2023 Swartberg 100 UCI GWS; 2nd 2025 The Ceder UCI GWS
“ I’ m excited to race a gravel stage event against a strong international field of pro women, and doing it on home soil makes it even more special. I plan to race with confidence, take control where I can and leave it all out there.”
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