The Ceder 150km
HardA self-supported 151km gravel race with 2,500m of climbing in South Africa's Cederberg mountains, starting and finishing at Nuwerust Farm.
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▌ A self-supported 151km gravel race with 2,500m of climbing in South Africa's Cederberg mountains, starting and finishing at Nuwerust Farm
Africa gravel event organized by The Ceder
12 SCORING DIMENSIONS
EFFORT MATRIX
EXPERIENCE MATRIX
GREEN FLAGS
- [+]151 km of hard gravel through Nuwerust Farm, Cederberg, Western Cape
- [+]2,500 m of climbing — proper elevation
- [+]Organized by The Ceder
- [+]Varied terrain: Gravel roads, Mountain
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
Nuwerust Farm, Cederberg, Western Cape 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
“The climbs are the whole point at The Ceder 150km. You don't do this race for the flats.”
“Cycling in Africa is different — the wildlife, the warmth of the welcome, the sheer scale of it. The Ceder 150km 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
The Ceder 150km is a quality africa event — great if you're nearby or want to explore the region.