Gravalist Series 500

31/03/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 - 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈’𝐦 𝐎𝐮𝐭

High entry fees. Over-commercialized races. A relentless sprint from start to finish that’s more about suffering than adventure.

Gravel riding used to be about freedom, not podiums. So in 2025, I’m skipping the races. No timing chips. No branded finish lines. Just raw, unfiltered exploration.

Read why I’m stepping away from gravel racing and choosing real adventure instead:
https://gravalist.com/stories/why-im-not-racing-gravel-in-2025

24/02/2025

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦.

Curious to know how we build our routes? Thinking of crafting your own?

We’ve got a recipe for adventure; one that pushes limits, balances the brutal with the beautiful, and makes every kilometer count. Lets make some Type 2 Fun!

🔗 The 3% Rule for Building Unsupported Ultra Gravel Bikepacking Routes: https://gravalist.com/stories/the-3-rule-for-building-unsupported-ultra-gravel-bikepacking-routes

18/02/2025

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫.

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21/01/2025

See you on the Gravel!

If open roads, uncharted territory and huge days are up your alley, then look no further. We've compiled a list of gravel events for 2025 so that you can

19/01/2025

𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 // 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬
The Rhodes 500 invites you to choose your adventure. Will you race for the Fastest Known Time (FKT) or take it slow and enjoy the stunning beauty of the Eastern Cape Highlands with friends?

This 500km journey offers a chance to challenge your limits or soak in the experience at your own pace.

Either way, the Rhodes 500 will be an unforgettable journey. Watch this space for more details.

16/01/2025

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06/01/2025

Where will we see you?

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to all our Gravel Pirates!

30/12/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 // 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝟓𝟎𝟎
The Rhodes 500 is more than just a race. It’s a test of both physical endurance and mental resilience as you cycle through the lush valleys, rocky ridges, and vast mountain ranges of the Drakensberg and Maluti Mountains.
This remote route immerses you in nature’s raw beauty, offering a unique challenge in one of the most pristine environments in South Africa.

27/12/2024

This morning, the adventure kicked off with gravel, grit, and the golden glow of sunrise over Franschhoek Pass. Riders are setting out to test themselves on the Franschhoek 500 unsupported journey—no start line, no finish line fanfare, just the open road and their own limits.

“We set our own limits, and we try to discover them. That’s part of the adventure.”

23/12/2024

𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓