Cape Rouleur 2014

Part of the HotChillee Global Event Series which includes The London-Paris and Alpine Challenge.

The Cape Rouleur is a multi stage endurance road event that covers 600km and over 6000m of climbing. It is a pro style event that has rolling road closures and full logistic and crew support.

Cape Rouleur rider's also get the opportunity to gain seeded entry to the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, the world's largest individually timed cycle race followed by VIP hospitality. This gives participants a full week of cycling, comprising the three stages of the Cape Rouleur, a 112km Festival ride into Cape Town escorted in style by the City traffic police. The week ends with the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour and VIP finish line hospitality.

The Cape Rouleur takes riders through the stunning South African scenery in the Western Cape, over mountain passes such as Franschhoek, Viljeon's and Houw Hoek, around Paarl Mountain and through the Perdeberg National Reserve. Riders will enjoy the stunning Clarence Drive from Gordon's Bay - called by Phil Liggett "my favourite stretch of road on the planet". Riders are based in one of the oldest towns in South Africa and the heart of gastronomy and wine in the country, Franschhoek. As with all HotChillee events, it is organised to bring enthusiasts as close to the Tour de France experience as possible, with motorbike outriders, ride captains, lead and support vehicles from Vehicle Partner Hertz and access to masseurs and mechanics provided by Local Retail Partner, Cycle Lab.

A detailed itinerary of the 2014 event can be found here.

The Cape Rouleur - Enter Now
The Cape Rouleur - Eurosport coverage
The Cape Rouleur - Complete 2013 Event Photos
The Cape Rouleur 2013 -  The Hub April
The Cape Rouleur - FAQ
HotChillee Merchandise

The Cape Rouleur takes place
from 2-6 March 2014

Sunday 2 March 2014

  • Sign On
  • Prologue - 7.6km seeding time trial

Monday 3 March 2014

  • Stage 1

Tuesday 4 March 2014

  • Stage 2

Wednesday 5 March 2014

  • Stage 3
  • Finale Dinner & Presentation

Thursday 6 March 2014

  • Escorted Festival Ride to Cape Town

Friday 7 March 2014

  • Rest Day

Saturday 8 March 2014

  • Twitter Ride (optional)

Sunday 9 March 2014

  • Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour seeded entry & VIP hospitality (optional)



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Top Tier Partners

Chain Reaction Cycles Cycle Lab Wattbike Hertz

Latest News

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Events

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London to Paris 2013 - 20-23 June 2013

Official Partners

LeMarq Vitus Stephen Roche Cape Argus The Tri Touch Cyclosure DHL
Powerbar Eurosport Craft

Official Suppliers

Nomadik La Chaumiere Sportique Le Cle

Official Charities

Christel House South Africa (CHSA) Lumo Hawk Jag Foundation

Sponsors of the Hotchillee Ride Captains

LeMarq Chain Reaction Cycles On Inc Running Adidas Wattbike Sportique Cyclosure Vitus Madison.co.uk Continential Mavic Purple Harry Garmin