[Event] Cape Hope 500 - Gravalist Series

[Gravalist]

Event Name: Cape Hope 500 - Gravalist Series
When: 10/10/2025 - 12/10/2025
Where: Cape Town, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
Category: Gravel

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with the Cape Hope 500, an ultra-endurance gravel bikepacking race starting from the iconic city of Cape Town. This isn’t just another 100km ride — it’s a 500km journey through South Africa’s most stunning and diverse landscapes, designed for riders seeking the ultimate gravel experience.

The route takes you from the shores of Cape Town’s beaches to the rugged beauty of the West Coast, winding through farmlands and remote gravel paths toward Tulbagh. Riders will face the legendary ascent of Bains Kloof Pass, power through relentless headwinds, and navigate technical trails through the Table Mountain National Park.

Expect detours, adventure loops, and ever-changing terrain that will challenge your endurance, strategy, and spirit. With its mix of coastal roads, mountain passes, and untamed wilderness, the Cape Hope 500 offers an epic bikepacking experience like no other.

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