Combrinck, Bell close red jersey gap at Absa Cape Epic
After a day of mixed riding conditions on Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic, PYGA Euro Steel riders Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes still hold onto the Absa African special jersey, while NAD Pro MTB (Nico Bell and Gawie Combrinck) made a dash to claim a top 10 spot on the stage. Nico Bell […]
Absa Cape Epic newbies score Stage 4 win
Race debutants Andri Frischknecht and Michiel Van der Heijden (SCOTT-SRAM Young Guns), with a whole lot of help from 2016 Olympic champion Nino Schurter and partner Matthias Stirnemann (SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing), ruled the day on Stage 4 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic. Andri Frischknecht of Scott-SRAM Young Guns (2nd left) celebrates winning stage 4 […]
Advantage Suss and Stenerhag on Stage 4
The pendulum in the Hansgrohe Women’s category at the Absa Cape Epic swung a little more toward a victory for Esther Suss and Jennie Stenerhag (Meerendal CBC) on Thursday with the duo adding another three minutes 40 seconds to their lead after the 112km Stage 4 from Greyton to Elgin. Esther Suss and Jennie Stenerhag […]
Epic Photo Competition: Stage 3
On each day of the Absa Cape Epic, the team of skilled photographers create spectacular images for us to enjoy. Bike Hub will be holding a competition to recognise their hard work and give you the chance to win a signed copy of your favourite photograph. Take a look at the selection of photographs from […]
Bikes of the Epic: Centurion Numinis XC
Markus Kaufmann is riding the 2017 Absa Cape Epic aboard a Centurion Numinis. He and fellow Centurion Vaude team mate Jochen Kaess are currently sitting 7th in the men’s overall standings. Although the German brand Centurion is not readily available in South Africa, they are no stranger to the Absa Cape Epic (or Bike Hub) […]
Cape Epic Stage 4 Preview: Greyton – Elgin
The transition between two of the Western Cape’s most sought-after holiday getaways takes riders on many ups and downs, and a burst of singletrack. It is rolling hills from the moment you leave Greyton and riders will approach one particular climb with apprehension: it’s called Pumping Legs for good reason, and as you approach it […]
PYGA Euro Steel top locals at Absa Cape Epic
PYGA Euro Steel’s Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes enjoyed yet another strong Absa Cape Epic stage on Wednesday and in doing so tightened their grip on the Absa African special jersey. Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes of PYGA Euro Steel during stage 3 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race. Photo by […]
Suss and Stenerhag lose sprint but hold on to commanding lead
As the leading riders moved into the second half of the Absa Cape Epic on Stage 3 around Greyton on Wednesday, the race for the Hansgrohe Women’s category title between teams Meerendal CBC and Ascendis Health is looking more and more likely to come down to good – or bad – fortune. The leading two […]
Sauser and Kulhavy lay down the law
Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavy (Investec-Songo-Specialized) claimed a second consecutive stage win at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic, and at the same time managed to eat into the time gap of the overall leaders, Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini (Cannondale Factory Racing XC). Christoph Sauser of Investec-Songo-Specialized beats Matthias Stirnemann of SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing to […]
Bikes of the Epic: Cadel Evans’s BMC Fourstroke
The attraction of the Absa Cape Epic is growing. The participation of 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans and his trusty super-domestique George Hincapie is testament to this. The pair are not here simply to make up the numbers and are currently sitting in a respectable third place in the highly competitive Masters category. […]
Epic Photo Competition: Stage 2
On each day of the Absa Cape Epic, the team of skilled photographers create spectacular images for us to enjoy. Bike Hub will be holding a competition to recognise their hard work and give you the chance to win a signed copy of your favourite photograph. Take a look at the selection of photographs from […]
Absa Cape Epic Preview: Stage 3 (Greyton – Greyton)
After two rugged days riders will get to enjoy a shorter stage and the mountain biking delights of Greyton. After a country meander that takes riders through nearby Bereaville and Genadendal, it is straight into a series of climbs including Mad Dog Bite, Zig Zag and the UFO – the latter so named because of […]