Absa Cape Epic to be offered in 360-degree immersive video
In a world first for sporting events, the Absa Cape Epic will include a mountain biker riding with the pro peloton who will deliver 360-degree immersive video during the 8-day stage race when it takes place in the Western Cape in March 2016. This collaboration between Bulls Bikes, 3sixtv and the Absa Cape Epic will […]
Top cyclocross rider to take on the Absa Cape Epic
For several years German Sascha Weber has been one of the Europe’s leading cyclocross and road riders. Now the rugged 28-year-old is concentrating on mountain biking and has already notched up some impressive results. At the 2015 European Marathon Championships, for example he finished just six seconds behind winner Jaroslav Kulhavy, the Czech powerhouse and […]
Absa Cape Epic Prologue moves to Meerendal
The Absa Cape Epic Prologue will be moving from its planned venue at the University of Cape Town to Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville. The decision follows consultation between the race management and the police over recent protests at UCT and the potential for further instability. The Prologue takes place on March 13 and was […]
Absa Cape Epic: In a different category
There are many races within the bigger Absa Cape Epic race. Most obvious are those for the yellow zebra-striped Men’s category jersey and the orange version for Women. Then there are the special jerseys – Absa African and Exxaro – and those striving for a top 50, top 100 or top half of the field […]
Dimension Data extends Cape Epic partnership
Dimension Data is excited to once again partner with the Absa Cape Epic, billed as the world’s premier mountain bike race. The race is scheduled to start on 13 March 2016, and will run for eight days, over some of the most scenic and gruelling territory in the Western Cape. Dimension Data has signed a […]
Taking part in the Absa Cape Epic? Win USN nutrition packs + pro advice
Are you taking part in the 2016 Absa Cape Epic? Sign up for the #USNEPIC 2016 Challenge via Strava and you could win one of three USN Nutrition Packs plus pro advice. How to enter You’ll need to already be entered for the 2016 Absa Cape Epic Join the USNEPIC 2016 Challenge Strava club. Log […]
Absa Cape Epic Statement: Yolande De Villiers banned for life
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has alerted the Absa Cape Epic to an adverse analytical finding from a sample provided by rider Yolande De Villiers during the 2015 event. The analytical report was one of three that confirmed the presence of hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic) in her sample. As a result De Villiers was sanctioned with […]
Can anyone derail Annika and Ariane?
Denmark’s Annika Langvad and her Swiss partner Ariane Kleinhans (Spur-Specialized) have electrified the Absa Cape Epic Women’s category for the past two years. Their natural athleticism, outstanding team dynamic and smart tactical approach has seen them dominate in spite of the field getting stronger each year. In 2016 they will again start as clear favourites, […]
Powerful Absa Cape Epic field makes it difficult to pick a favourite
A bookmaker might bracket three of the men’s teams entered for the 2016 Absa Cape Epic as favourites … but would be wary of giving long odds to several more. The Absa Cape Epic’s post-Sauser era will kick off with fierce competition to make it into the top 10, let alone the podium places. Last […]
Platt eyes Absa Cape Epic win number five
German Karl Platt’s name is synonymous with the Absa Cape Epic: he has taken part in all 12 events since it was launched in 2004 and only missed out on finishing once – in 2014 when he was injured in a crash. More significantly he has won the event four times, second only to the […]
Here comes the Ariane and Annika show
Switzerland’s Ariane Kleinhans and her Danish partner Annika Langvad electrified Stage 3 of the 2015 Absa Cape Epic with a breathtaking performance. The previous day they had suffered a potentially devastating setback when they were penalised an hour and 13 minutes for inadvertently taking a shortcut when they missed a route marker. That penalty moved […]
Team Ascendis Health aiming for Absa Cape Epic success
In 2004 Sweden’s Jennie Stenerhag worked as a volunteer on the first ever Cape Epic. Eleven years later she was standing on the stage race’s podium, having finished second overall in the Women’s category with South African Robyn de Groot. “It is amazing to see how it has grown since the first edition in 2004. […]