Matthew Beers and Axelle Dubau-Prevot claim historic wins at inaugural Nedbank gravel burn

The inaugural Nedbank Gravel Burn, an 800-kilometre, seven-day gravel stage race across South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape, kicked off Sunday under cold and rainy skies in Knysna.

The event — the world’s first true pro-am gravel stage race — drew 500 riders from 28 countries, including Olympic and world champions such as Tom Pidcock, Alistair Brownlee, Allison Jackson, and Ashleigh Moolman Pasio. Riders began their journey…