Gravel cycling is here to stay and while there are myriad one-day 'gravel classics' being staged all over the world - some involving unique concepts such as Life Time Grand Prix (a mix of gravel and MTB racing) and even the UCI Gravel World Championships and Gravel World Series - Cape Epic founder, Kevin Vermaak, saw a gap in the market for a premium gravel stage race. While there are similarities with the Cape Epic, the differences are considerable - not to mention that Gravel Burn is a solo-only race, meaning riders don't race in 'two-man' teams like the Epic.
Gravel Burn will take place between 26 October and 1 November 2025, with a route that charts a path through some of the most remote and spectacular off-road areas of the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa. The race caters to both professional and amateur riders, with racing categories spanning all age groups, ensuring engaging battles across the board.
