[Event] Cape Hope 500

[Gravalist]

Event Name: Cape Hope 500
When: 11/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
Where: V & A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
Category: Gravel

Whether it's pushing your boundaries or savoring the ride, the experience is yours to shape.

The Cape Hope 500 is set for 11th - 13th October, at 06:00 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. 

 

Set in the heart of Cape Town, this incredible journey is designed to test your limits, spark your spirit of exploration, and take you through some of the most breathtaking and historic landscapes in South Africa.

 

From the West Coast beaches to the legendary Bains Kloof, this isn’t just another ride. It’s 500 km of rugged terrain, iconic views, and endless self-discovery.

 

Secure your spot before entries close on 16th September 2024.

Go to Event Page.

[Shebeen]

anyone lined up for this?

[Spinnaroonie]

There's an inkling about the OP which is probably hurting entries. 

[NC_lurker]

1 hour ago, Spinnaroonie said:

There's an inkling about the OP which is probably hurting entries. 

[Original comment deleted]

Seems to be a weird race entry process & a very small field! Wonder how people are determined to be "good enough" to part with cash?

Edited October 10 by NC_lurker
Unfounded assumption

[Gadgets]

Does anyone know the cost for this race?

[Rowl]

41 minutes ago, NC_lurker said:

Right, stuff like this off the event site definitely raises some flags! Wood one be surprised if one was to fetch up without a leader?

 

54 minutes ago, Spinnaroonie said:

There's an inkling about the OP which is probably hurting entries. 

No relation to the OP, but they actually put on events and have a following. I don't twyfel their ability/legitimacy:

https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/193639-event-sedgefield-500/#comments

 

[sucramuk]

5 hours ago, Shebeen said:

anyone lined up for this?

I am. 

Munga training for me. 

[Rowl]

10 minutes ago, sucramuk said:

I am. 

Munga training for me. 

Please give us a race report after?

[NC_lurker]

15 minutes ago, Rowl said:

 

No relation to the OP, but they actually put on events and have a following. I don't twyfel their ability/legitimacy:

https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/193639-event-sedgefield-500/#comments

 

Thanks, didn't realise it was the same crowd as Sedgefield 500, that's definitely a legit event.

Still a bit weird to suggest that an event is a race and that it's going to start in the Waterfront... wonder how they got permission for that..

(Will edit my previous post)

[Grant B]

1 hour ago, Spinnaroonie said:

There's an inkling about the OP which is probably hurting entries. 

Sorry. A bit slow here. What’s the suggestion being made?

[Shebeen]

2 hours ago, Gadgets said:

Does anyone know the cost for this race?

I think it's R2k.

Which is awesome

[Skubarra]

7 hours ago, NC_lurker said:

Thanks, didn't realise it was the same crowd as Sedgefield 500, that's definitely a legit event.

Still a bit weird to suggest that an event is a race and that it's going to start in the Waterfront... wonder how they got permission for that..

(Will edit my previous post)

I seriously doubt they bothered to ask, do you really need permission thought to set off a handful of cyclists from the parking lot? 🤷‍♂️

[NC_lurker]

1 minute ago, Skubarra said:

I seriously doubt they bothered to ask, do you really need permission thought to set off a handful of cyclists from the parking lot? 🤷‍♂️

I highly doubt they have. However if it's an actual organised event then Waterfronts company would definitely require them to follow procedure. Loads of red tape involved I'm sure.

Big difference between a couple of mates agreeing to start a ride somewhere and an events organiser holding an event start.

[Skubarra]

37 minutes ago, NC_lurker said:

I highly doubt they have. However if it's an actual organised event then Waterfronts company would definitely require them to follow procedure. Loads of red tape involved I'm sure.

Big difference between a couple of mates agreeing to start a ride somewhere and an events organiser holding an event start.

Depends on how you choose to define "organised event"...

We are also not there to help you in anyway. You take yourself to the start, check in, then the event starts at the allocated local time. We are not there on emails or phone. You are on your own and this is your journey to complete. We are not going to hold your hands, the only way you get the satisfaction of completing it is by doing it yourself. 

Not much more to this than a gpx file and a tracker.

 

[Mamil]

6 hours ago, Shebeen said:

I think it's R2k.

Which is awesome

But you seem to get only a GPX file for the money. Maybe I'm misreading it or don't understand bit why do this rather than a solo ride with a credit card and cash in the top tube bag?

I did that last weekend for munga training solo.

Interested to hear race report

[NC_lurker]

1 minute ago, Skubarra said:

Depends on how you choose to define "organised event"...

We are also not there to help you in anyway. You take yourself to the start, check in, then the event starts at the allocated local time. We are not there on emails or phone. You are on your own and this is your journey to complete. We are not going to hold your hands, the only way you get the satisfaction of completing it is by doing it yourself. 

Not much more to this than a gpx file and a tracker.

 

I suspect something that has an entry fee classifies as an organised event...

Not a bad model, put some effort into route creation and then get people to pay for the time you've invested. On that note....I've got some GPX files of gravel routes in the Southern Cape, anyone keen to start the bidding at R1500 a file? I'll throw in a complementary pair of hardly used socks 😆