PYGA Euro Steel see red again
Once again PYGA Euro Steel’s Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes earned the right to wear the red Absa African special jersey after the shortened Stage 2 of the Absa Cape Epic where they made the pace at the front of the race early in the 62km course. Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes. During Stage 2 […]
Stenerhag and Suss consolidate Absa Cape Epic lead
Jennie Stenerhag and Esther Suss (Meerendal CBC) claimed another stage victory at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic, crossing the line of the shortened Stage 2 in a time of 3:05.51. Esther Suss and Jennie Stenerhag of team Meerendal CBC on their way to winning Stage 2 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage […]
Sauser and Kulhavy claim first 2017 Absa Cape Epic stage win
After two days of extreme weather conditions Stage 2 of the Absa Cape Epic was shortened to 62km. Instead of riding the 102km to Elandskloof near Greyton, riders finished at what would have been the second water point for the day at the Botanical Gardens just outside Caledon. Jaroslav Kulhavy of Investec-Songo-Specialized celebrates as he […]
Epic Photo Competition: Stage 1
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 Stage 2 to be shortened by 40km
Stage 2 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic has been shortened to 62km and will finish in Caledon after leaving Hermanus. The stage had been scheduled to be 102km and finish in Greyton but race medics warned that a combination of heat and humidity on Tuesday could endanger the health of riders. “This is a […]
Cape Epic Stage 2 Preview: Hermanus – Greyton
Stage 2 takes riders north to a new race village in quaint Greyton, with some fierce climbs along the way. Before long riders will get acquainted with the day’s biggest challenge: Shaw’s Pass. It is only four kilometres but gains more than 220m in altitude and on one section the gradient kicks up more than […]
A tough day in the saddle for Evans, Hincapie … and everybody else
“I totally underestimated the energy requirements for today and I bonked with about an hour to go. Tonight I am going to eat as if it is Paris Roubaix tomorrow.” Those were the words of Tour de France veteran and former road rider George Hincapie of the USA after Monday’s brutal Stage 1 of the […]
PYGA Euro Steel grab Absa African Jersey
Rocky roads and sandy singletrack made Stage 1 of the Absa Cape Epic both technical and tiring. The tough conditions made it difficult for riders to avoid crashes and mechanical mishaps, yet Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (PYGA Euro Steel) enjoyed a solid day and crossed the finish line (4:38.14) fractionally ahead of HB Kruger […]
Blood, sweat and tears on a tough Stage 1
It was literally blood, sweat and tears in the battle for the Hansgrohe Women’s category at the Absa Cape Epic on Monday’s Stage 1. Jennie Stenerhag & Esther Suss of Meerendal CBC takes victory during stage 1 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South […]
Avancini and Fumic turn up Absa Cape Epic heat
Cross-country specialists Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini (Cannondale Factory Racing XC) continued their blazing assault on the 2017 Absa Cape Epic with another stage win. Henrique Avancini and Manuel Fumic of Cannondale Factory Racing XC celebrate winning stage 1 during stage 1 of the 2017 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus […]
Epic Photo Competition: The Prologue
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 […]
Cape Epic Preview: Stage 1 (Hermanus – Hermanus)
Traditionally associated with the whales frolicking in its bay, in recent years Hermanus has become a favourite MTB venue with trails snaking along the mountain that looms over the town centre and in the lush Hemel-en-Aarde Valley behind it. Soon after the start the route heads up Rotary Way and along the spine of the […]