Road stars aim to become MTB heroes at the 2018 Absa Cape Epic
The Absa Cape Epic has a formidable global reputation which sees the event attract celebrities and sports stars that seek to take on the challenge of the Untamed African Mountain Bike Race. Every year we see an increase in former roadies participating, looking to clinch a podium spot. It stands to reason, but the rugged […]
Cape Epic announces acquisition of Wines2Whales
Cape Epic (Pty) Ltd announced today that the company has agreed to acquire the FNB Wines2Whales. The news comes shortly before the commencement of the ninth edition of this alluring yet testing event, held annually in the Western Cape. Cape Epic welcome the Wines2Whales to the global series. Image by Tobias Ginsberg With only two […]
Epic enough to win an entry?
The world’s biggest and toughest mountain bike race route was announced yesterday. And if you’ve been eyeing a highly-prized entry into the 2018 Absa Cape Epic, Virgin Active is giving you the chance to get it – that’s if you’re willing to battle your burning quads, lungs and waning mental fortitude. As a headline sponsor […]
Absa Cape Epic raises the profile of women’s cycling once again
The Absa Cape Epic will pay homage to a South African mountain biking legend in 2018 when the first all-African team home in the Women’s category will be presented with the Hannele Steyn Trophy at the Grand Finale at Val de Vie. The trophy is the latest initiative to raise the profile of women’s cycling […]
Absa Cape Epic launches the 2018 race route
From the majestic slopes of Table Mountain to the magnificence of the Grand Finale at Val de Vie Estate with a manic time trial in between – the 2018 Absa Cape Epic route has been created to be balanced and bold. The total distance of 658km with 13 530m of climbing will include four consecutive […]
Ironman acquires Swiss Epic to become second qualifier for Cape Epic
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the PERSKINDOL SWISS EPIC mountain-bike stage race. Staged annually since 2014 in Valais in the picturesque Swiss Alps, the PERSKINDOL SWISS EPIC has quickly gained a cult following as Europe’s premier mountain bike event, drawing more than 500 professional […]
Blinded by bomb but Douglas Sidialo aims to finish Cape Epic
According to Douglas Sidialo he was “at the wrong place at wrong time” in Nairobi, Kenya on August 7, 1998: “It was a bright Friday morning and I was on my way to work in a heavy traffic snarl-up on a busy Haille Sellassie Avenue.” He continues: “When I reached the (United States) Embassy I […]
songo.info Riders Reflect on the 2017 Absa Cape Epic
The dust has well and truly settled on the Absa Cape Epic of 2017 and for the elite riders the mountain biking season has moved on with new challenges already firmly in sight. For the young riders from the songo.info programme the race was their main focus on their bikes for the year, but while […]
A dream comes true thanks to the Epic Fantasy League
On Sunday, March 26, Emil Stark was chilling and getting on with life. Only later in the day did he log on to the Bike Hub website to check out how his predictions for the Absa Cape Epic Fantasy League had worked out. “I checked the standings and realised that I might have won (the […]
Strauss bringing Epic legs to Wolwespruit XCO
Just three weeks after competing and placing second overall at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic with OMX Pro Teammate Annie Last, South African MTB XCO Champion Mariske Strauss will be headed to the second round of the 2017 SA National MTB Cup Series XCO in Wolwespruit on Saturday 15 April. “I’m very pleased with this […]
Behind the Scenes: Absa Cape Epic
The Absa Cape Epic is arguably the most well known mountain bike stage race in the world, but a lot more goes on behind the scenes than the slick, made-for-TV edits, and curated action photos let on. We tried to capture some of the on the ground action at the 2017 Absa Cape Epic. The […]
Epic stalwart, teams with flower girl to stand on the podium
Epic stalwart, Corrie Muller partnered with female Olympian, Mari Rabie to stand on the podium in stages 4, 5 and 7, with an overall 4th position in the mixed team. “Although the highlight was three podium positions, my outstanding takeaway from this brutal and technical race was partnering with an incredible human being who turned […]