The 2015 Absa Cape Epic is over … now it is time to get your place in next year’s event.
Tomorrow, 23 March, would-be participants get their first opportunity to enter the 2016 race when the early bird entries open at 15h00 (GMT+2).
The early bird system gives the first 100 entrants a place on a first come, first served basis. Last year early bird entries sold out almost instantaneously. It is the only way to get into the race on a first come, first served basis, so get yourself in line online at www.cape-epic.com and click on the link from the homepage.
Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS.
The lottery, on the other hand, will open immediately after the early bird entries are sold and run until May 30, 2015. Professional riders can apply for a wildcard entry if they hold a valid UCI racing license and have appropriate racing qualifications. Those riders wishing to support one of the official charities, can buy a charity entry and thereby support a good cause. Entries are also available for media on request, but are limited. Lastly, Absa Cape Epic volunteers receive a guaranteed entry to the following year’s race.
Successful lottery entrants will be notified at the beginning of June, and can start their training programmes in anticipation of next year’s race. The cost is R59 600 per team.
Those interested can register for the lottery on the website at www.cape-epic.com after the early bird process is completed.
Kevin Vermaak, Founder of the Absa Cape Epic, said: “Historically, the early bird entries have sold out within seconds. International demand to ride the Absa Cape Epic is growing year on year and the lottery system is the most unbiased way of managing the demand. In this way, we allow new riders from around South Africa and the world to participate annually. Next year’s event will take place from 13 to 20 March and we look forward to welcoming all participants to the Untamed African Mountain Bike Race”.
Date: 13 – 20 March 2016
Early Bird Entries Open Time: 15:00 South African time (GMT+2)
Date: Monday 23 March 2015
Entry Fee: R59 600
Public Lottery Closes: 30 May 2015
60k wow, things can't be that bad in SA if people still have that type of cash to throw around. In a couple of seconds his account will be 6M strong, good on him.