Swartland Stofpad

Swartland Stofpad – Riebeek-Kasteel, South Africa

• Date: June 5, 2027

• Location: Nuweplaas, Riebeek-Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa

• Distances: 240 km total (3 stages of approximately 80 km)

• Event Type: Multi-day gravel stage race

Swartland Stofpad is a three-day, Cycling South Africa (CSA) sanctioned gravel stage race organized by Dirty South Events. Based out of Nuweplaas on Riebeeksrivier Road in Riebeek-Kasteel, Western Cape, the event covers a total distance of approximately 240 km across three stages.

Each daily stage averages roughly 80 km with around 1,000 meters of elevation gain, starting at 9:00 AM each morning. Riders can choose to race competitively or ride at a touring pace.

Two entry tiers are offered. The Luxury Camp package includes a setup canvas tent with bedding at Club Elani on the Berg River for two nights, luggage transfer to and from the venue, all meals from lunch on day one to breakfast on day three, daily bike wash services, finish-line beers, and an event garment. The Self Drive entry includes breakfast on days two and three, daily bike wash, bike storage, and post-ride food and drinks on the first two days. Complete entry information and registration are available through the official event website.