King Price Race to the Sun
HardPoint-to-point South African gravel race from the Hartbeespoort area toward Sun City. Racepass lists 80 km and 160 km options for the 2027 edition, organized by Faces Advendurance.
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▌ Point-to-point South African gravel race from the Hartbeespoort area toward Sun City
Africa gravel event organized by Faces Advendurance
12 SCORING DIMENSIONS
EFFORT MATRIX
EXPERIENCE MATRIX
GREEN FLAGS
- [+]160 km of hard gravel through Schoemansville Oewer Club, Hartbeespoort Dam to Sun City, North West
- [+]Organized by Faces Advendurance
- [+]Varied terrain: Gravel, Rural Roads
RED FLAGS
- [!]Details not yet verified — confirm via official site
RIDER FIT
Built for hours in the saddle — your distance
Limited use for pure climbers
Single-day event with strong sense of place
Wrong format for bikepacking specifics
Smoother surfaces let raw speed talk
Single-day pace suits crit-style riders less here
TIRE INTEL
Mixed gravel with no extreme demands — go for rolling speed.
WEATHER PLAYBOOK
Schoemansville Oewer Club, Hartbeespoort Dam to Sun City, North West in autumn (May): expect mild conditions — pack for variable weather. Always check 7-day forecast race week and pack a packable shell.
PACING PLAYBOOK
Sit in. Let the start sort itself out. Pace by feel, not by rivals.
Where the field shatters. Stick to your power numbers, not the surge.
Save one match. The last 20% is where placement is decided.
WHAT TO FEAR
- [!01]Pacing mistakes — most issues here are self-inflicted
INSIDER INTEL
“Cycling in Africa is different — the wildlife, the warmth of the welcome, the sheer scale of it. King Price Race to the Sun delivers all of that.”
RACE LOGISTICS
Standard aid stations every 30-50 km with food, water, and basic mechanical help.
- +Timing chip + bib
- +Course markings + GPX
- +Aid station nutrition + water
- -Spare tubes / tubeless plugs
- -Lodging
- -Drop bag transport (unless specified)
Book 6+ months ahead for big events. Check the race partner-hotel list for discounts.
Often the best value for groups. Search the wider race region, not just the start town.
- ▸Carry at least one tube + plug kit even with tubeless. Mechanical bad luck is the #1 DNF cause.
TRAVEL OPS
King Price Race to the Sun is a quality africa event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.