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Bikes of the Epic: Christoph Sauser’s Specialized Epic S-Works
The Specialized Epic is quite likely the defacto bike of choice at the Absa Cape Epic. We’ve seen countless examples of Specialized’s cross-country racer this year, but this particular bike is quite special. Christoph Sauser’s Epic S-Works is decked out in a custom Investec Songo Specialized paint strip. Something about the Investec zebra black, white […]
Trails and tribulations … and a debut win on Stage 4
It was a day of disaster for one of the race favourites when Kristian Hynek of the Czech Republic pulled out early on Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic after injuring his arm in a crash the previous day. This left disconsolate Topeak Ergon Racing teammate Alban Lakata of Austria having to contemplate his […]
Second round of Enduro and DHI provincial not for the faint-hearted
The second round of the 2016 KZNMTB Provincial DHI and Enduro Series – presented by Greg Minnaar Cycles takes place at Giba Gorge MTB Park (near Pinetown) on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March and promises to be one of the more technical tracks, according to Downhill course designer, Nigel Hicks. Although labelled “tricky” and […]
Burger Pieterse sets sights on 2016 aQuellé Tour Durban
Lynette Burger Pieterse has her sights firmly set on the aQuellé Tour Durban, determined to use her experience and influence in the women’s peloton to deal with the stronger women’s teams expected on the start line in Durban on 24 April. Lynette Burger Pieterse (centre) controlled much of the women’s race at last year’s aQuellé […]
Five big climbs on rugged Absa Cape Epic fifth stage
Tomorrow’s Stage 5 is 2016’s second transition stage – taking riders to a new race village in a different town – and the Absa Cape Epic participants will be hoping it is not as tough as Wednesday’s Stage 3 from Tulbagh to Wellington. They will, however, be confronted by five big climbs dotted across the […]
Bad luck again thrwarts Lakata’s hunt for elusive Absa Cape Epic
Alban “The Albanator” Lakata cut a lonely figure as he completed Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic on Thursday – yet another quest to win a coveted Epic title doomed. His Topeak Ergon Racing teammate, the Czech Republic’s Kristian Hynek, crashed about 5km before the finish of Wednesday’s stage. Hynek started the stage on […]
South Africa’s finest surge at Absa Cape Epic
Another day, another impressive ride at the Absa Cape Epic for the leading men in the race for the Absa African special jersey. Darren Lill and Waylon Woolcock (USN Purefit) have looked unflappable at the 2016 Absa Cape Epic; not even a string of minor irritations have been able to unsettle the South African duo. […]
Only 5 seconds in it after race-long dual among top women
Only five seconds separated Spur-Specialized and Sport for Good at the finish of Stage 4 of Absa Cape Epic, with the race leaders being on the right side of that difference – thanks to a superior finish. Team Spur Specialized’s Annika Langvad and Ariane Kleinhans during stage 4 of the 2016 Absa Cape Epic Mountain […]
Unbelievable stage victory for Trek-Selle San Marco
Samuele Porro and Damiano Ferraro punched the air as they approached the finish line of Thursday’s fourth stage of the Absa Cape Epic. Just before the line, the pair who are riding for Trek-Selle San Marco, got off their bikes and carried them over the line in triumph, celebrating their first stage win of their […]
Zipp recalls some 88 front hubs and some quick releases
SRAM has issued a recall on some ZIPP 88 front hubs and quick releases. Quick releases You may have a bicycle equipped with a ZIPP® quick release. These quick releases are the subject of a safety recall. If your bike has a ZIPP quick release, PLEASE STOP RIDING YOUR BIKE until you confirm whether your […]
Videos: Absa Cape Epic Stage 3 highlights
It’s no surprise that Platt and Huber are dominating the Absa Cape Epic this year. With a third stage win, this time the 104km Stage 3 from Tulbagh to Wellington, Platt and Huber have moved nine minutes ahead of their nearest rivals, another German-Swiss team in the shape of Centurion Vaude by Meerendal 2’s Matthias […]
From petal power to pedal power
When Marleen Lourens got married 3-year-old Nicky Giliomee, was her flower girl. That was 19 years ago – on Tuesday, the pair rolled across the Absa Cape Epic’s finishline in Wellington, as riding partners. They had completed the 103km stage in a smidgen under 7 hours – and the fourth South African women’s team to […]