Epic Insider: Time losses and misplaced partners on Stage 3
Stage 3 arrived and riders walked around the campsite a bit more lethargically today as we prepared for the long haul to Greyton. The weather was not favorable with light spots of rain and jackets were donned again but the temperature was comfortable. Starting in C group again today we left Arabella for the last […]
Absa Cape Epic: Sauser and Rabon victorious on Stage 3
German mountain biker Robert Mennen had barely pulled on the yellow Absa Cape Epic leaders’ jersey after Wednesday’s stage three and he was musing about whether it was cursed. Christoph Sauser and Frantisek Rabon of Meerendal Songo Specialized celebrate after winning Stage 3 during stage 3 of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage […]
Absa Cape Epic: Survival of the fittest on a devastating Stage 2
The weather took a devastating toll on Absa Cape Epic competitors for the second day in a row Tuesday, with stage winner Robert Mennen of Germany describing it as “survival of the fittest”. Robert Mennen and Kristian Hynek of Topeak-Ergon Racing celebrate after winning stage 2 during stage 2 of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic […]
Epic Insider: Abundant orange mud and passing the tests of Stage 2
We woke up to grim weather this morning, not heavy rain but a constant light rain and cold. We started in C and our start time at 7:10 couldn’t have come soon enough as the wind was biting. We turned out of the start and immediately hit thick brown mud, a rider on the left […]
Video: Absa Cape Epic – Stage 1 highlights
Stage one of the Absa Cape Epic was whirlwind of weather and breakdowns. The mud played a huge part in performance of both riders and their equipment. Check out some of the highlights. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXTb_JiTjWg Stage 1 Highlights http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z_mCgO5B14 Category Winners http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmua7j0ABPQ GoPro World of Heroes ZA Highlights
Epic Insider: Rocks, ruts, and glowing brakes on Stage 1
It was all nervous chatter between partners and teams on the line in C/D group today as we waited to be let off on the first proper day. With rain threatening, even teasing, jackets were on then off then on again. Image credit: Sam Clark/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS The gun fired to let us know that we […]
Kaufmann and Kaess claim top honours in brutal opening Absa Cape Epic stage
Markus Kaufmann and Jochen Kaess (Team Centurion-Vaude) survived a brutal 113km opening stage of the Absa Cape Epic to notch up a telling win as several top contenders suffered setbacks. Stage winners Jochen Kaess & Markus Kaufmann of Centurion-Vaudeduring stage 1 of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Arabella Wines […]
Video: Absa Cape Epic crash of the day – Prologue
Not the best way to start the Absa Cape Epic, with a crash. And going down stairs, no less, at the very beginning. Well, it can only get better from here. Hopefully. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3Czrxhaqqo
Video: Absa Cape Epic – Prologue Highlights
If you missed coverage of the Absa Cape Epic Prologue yesterday take a look at these highlights clips for a summary of what went down. Prologue Highlights: Multivan Merida Prologue Highlights: Category Winners Prologue Highlights: Additional Highlights Team Cannondale Blend shared their thoughts on the prologue of the 2014 event. GoPro: Prologue rider and fan […]
Epic Insider: Excitement, introspection and the start of the 2014 Cape Epic
Waking up this morning was surreal. Everything that I had done over the past months was in preparation for this. Today was the start of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic. I was excited, nervous and apprehensive. I get like that before races, very introspective and quiet. Today I was VERY quiet. The millions of questions […]
Hermida and Van Houts take the Absa Cape Epic Prologue
The fifth prologue in the eleven year history of the Absa Cape Epic set the seeding order for tomorrow’s [Monday, 24 March 2014] Stage 1. Riders climb Stairway to Heaven during the Prologue of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held at Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville outside Cape Town, South Africa […]
Preview: 2014 Absa Cape Epic
The much-anticipated 2014 Absa Cape Epic begins with a 23km prologue on Sunday and several teams will be hoping to fire the first shot in what promises to be a huge battle among the world’s top riders. Jaroslav Kulhavy and Christoph Sauser make their way through the Meerendal Manor House during the Prologue of the […]