the unofficial Cape Epic thread

[Danger Dassie]

On 3/31/2025 at 6:07 PM, shambler said:

Well, seems like the pricing sweet spot has been hit. After 2 hours you can still easily register, quite different as last few years.  It will get full eventually, but this should be a sign to the organisers...

You're more less charging the same price per day as a Swiss Epic. But seriously: sleeping in a tent or sleeping in a hotel in one of the most expensive countries in the world is a different thing.

Is it a sign of anything, though, or rather a basic observation? There would be a number of circumstances/data to consider.

Swiss Epic is slightly more low-key than the Cape Epic, which is still the crown event. If you feel like going outside that hotel/village bubble (which many do), then the expensive part hits home quickly, especially if you're coming from an emerging currency like Randelas. At Cape Epic at least you have the option of an upgrade tent, camper village or sorting out offsite accommodation for a pretty good rate comparatively. Quite a few overseas riders opt for the tent upgrade for various reasons. 
Interestingly, since Cape Epic introduced the new tents and mattresses, they've seen an uptick in people using them.

[Anthem24]

Great video from Annika Langvad