Gravel Burn 2026 – Gravel Bike Rental

25–31 October 2026 | Graaff-Reinet to Shamwari Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Take on Gravel Burn 2026 with a premium carbon gravel bike, professionally prepared and ready for one of South Africa’s most exciting gravel racing adventures.

BicycleRentals.co offers the Trek Checkpoint SL5 AXS, a lightweight, capable carbon gravel bike designed for long days on demanding terrain.

Whether you're travelling from overseas or prefer not to race on your own bike, we make it easy to secure a high-quality gravel bike for the event.

Your Gravel Burn Rental Bike

Trek Checkpoint SL5 AXS

The Trek Checkpoint SL5 AXS combines comfort, efficiency and control for long-distance gravel riding.

Bike features:

• Lightweight carbon frame
• SRAM AXS electronic shifting
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Tubeless gravel tyres
• Endurance-focused gravel geometry
• Multiple frame sizes, subject to availability

Every bike is professionally serviced and inspected before collection.

Rental Pricing

R1,000 per day

Minimum rental period: 10 days (R10,000)

Additional days are charged at R1,000 per day.

The flexible rental period allows you to arrange bike transport, prepare for the race and return the bike after the event.

Your rental must cover the full Gravel Burn race period, 25–31 October 2026.

What's Included?

Your rental includes:

• Trek Checkpoint SL5 AXS carbon gravel bike
• Helmet, if required
• Pedals of your choice (Shimano SPD, SPD-SL, Look Keo or flat pedals)
• Garmin or Wahoo computer mount
• Spare inner tube
• Puncture repair kit
• Basic tools
• Small pump
• Pre-rental bike inspection and setup

Please confirm your preferred pedals and helmet requirements when booking.

Collection and Return

All rental bikes are collected and returned in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, by prior appointment.

We do not provide bicycle delivery or collection at Gravel Burn.

Customers are responsible for arranging transport to the event and returning the bicycle to Stellenbosch after the race.

Bicycle Transport to Gravel Burn

For bicycle transport to and from the event, we recommend Bicycle Couriers, operated by Nico Coetzee.

Bicycle Couriers specialises in transporting bicycles to cycling events across South Africa.

Visit: https://bicyclecouriers.co.za

Please contact Bicycle Couriers directly for transport availability, collection arrangements and pricing.

Transport costs are not included in your BicycleRentals.co booking.

About Gravel Burn 2026

Gravel Burn is a seven-stage gravel race through South Africa's Eastern Cape.

Starting in Graaff-Reinet and finishing at Shamwari Private Game Reserve, the event covers approximately 750 km with 8,500 metres of climbing.

Expect remote gravel roads, challenging climbs, spectacular landscapes and seven consecutive days of adventure.

Event dates: 25–31 October 2026
Distance: Approximately 750 km
Elevation gain: Approximately 8,500 m
Stages: 7

Booking Your Gravel Bike

Select your preferred Trek Checkpoint frame size, choose your rental start date and enter the number of rental days.

A minimum rental period of 10 days applies.

We recommend booking early, as our gravel bike fleet is limited and availability is shared with our regular rental bookings.

Premium bikes. Delivered. Ready to ride.

For Gravel Burn, collection and return are in Stellenbosch. Event transport is arranged separately.

Event

• Event: Gravel Burn 2026

• Dates: 25–31 October 2026

• Format: 7-day gravel stage race

• Distance: Approximately 750 km

• Elevation: Approximately 8,500 m

• Start: Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape

• Finish: Shamwari Private Game Reserve

• Rental bike: Trek Checkpoint SL5 AXS

• Package price: R10,000

• Transport: Not included

Bike Collection & Transport

All rental bikes are collected and returned in Stellenbosch by prior arrangement.

We do not provide event transport.

For bicycle transport to and from Gravel Burn, we recommend Bicycle Couriers (Nico Coetzee).

Transport bookings and payments are arranged directly with Bicycle Couriers.