Registration for TRAVERSE GRVL will open 30th September.

  1. The first 35 names on our wait list will receive first option at registration beginning 30th September.

  2. On 7th October we will open registration to all other names on the wait list.

  3. If any spots for 2025 do remain, registration will open to the public on 14th October.

REGISTRATION INFO

TRAVERSE GRVL is more than just 5 days of racing; it’s a truly all-inclusive adventure. Experience extraordinary hospitality for 8 days and 7 nights in Tanzania, 21 - 28 May. From the moment you exit the airport until you enjoy your last beer and are delivered to departures for your return flight, you will find we really have thought of — and provided — everything.

TRAVERSE GRVL is a solo event, with male and female categories.

In order to ensure a premier experience, the 2025 field will be limited to 70 registered cyclists. Registration will close when sold out or on 31st March.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  • Shared accommodation for 7 nights

    • Basic tent with ground mattress

  • 5 days of racing + bike wash

  • Transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport & return + all transport during race

  • 3 meals per day + race course feed zones

  • Water, hydration formula, coffee, tea, soda, beer, and wine

  • Park fees, concessions, levies, and taxes

  • Medical services & emergency evacuation

PRICING

  • Entry /USD $2590 per rider

    • Solo accommodation add $500

  • Spectator packages (more info in September)

    • Accompanying a cyclist /USD $2490

    • Simba Farm package /USD $1990

ACCOMMODATION ADD-ONS:

  • Solo accommodation / USD $500 per person

  • VIP tent / USD $320 per person

    • Walk-in tent with sleeping cot, mattress, pillow, sheet and duvet + floor mat and chairs at entrance

  • Sleeping bag rental / USD $50 per person

  • Pre- and post-race hotel accommodation / starting at USD $60 per person

SERVICE ADD-ONS:

Mechanic services

  • Basic package / USD $150pp

    • Post-stage service each day (degrease drive train + lube, index gears, check chain, brake pads, bearings, sealant levels, headset, BB, hubs, & bolts, and lubrication)

    • Additional charge for large jobs

  • Full package / USD $280pp

    • Basic package + assistance building bike pre-race & packing bike post-race

    • No additional labour charge for large jobs

Massage services

  • Full package / USD $280pp

    • 6 x 30-minute massages: day before prologue & each race day post-stage

    • First options in reservation / booking system

  • A la carte massage / USD $70 per 30-minute massage

    • Reservations made post-stage only — slots not guaranteed

REFUNDS, CHANGES & DEFERRALS

  • Entry is confirmed upon full payment only. Refunds for cancellations — for race entry and/or add-on packages — will be available as follows:

    • 90% refund available through 22 December

    • 75% refund available through 22 March

    • 50% refund available through 22 April

    • 25% refund available through 22 May

    • Payments are non-refundable beginning 23 May 2025

  • Entries can be deferred for one year if requested before 22 March. The deferral fee is USD $200 per rider, payable upon request.

  • Rider changes / number transfers are permitted if requested before 22 April for a USD $200 change fee, payable upon request.

  • If the event, or any part of it, is for any reason modified or cancelled, payments will be refundable as per above.