Video: BULLS ProjectZebra – The Movie
At this year’s Absa Cape Epic a mountain biker provided BULLS with unique 360-degree video technology. The cooperation between BULLS bikes, BROSE, 3Sixtv and the Absa Cape Epic allowed Stefan Sahm, former winner of the Cape Epic, to ride a BULLS e-bike and capture previously unseen angles.
Absa and the Cape Epic donate over 5000 tents to charity
With adverse weather conditions fast approaching, Absa – together with the organisers of the Cape Epic – have donated 5 410 tents, previously used by Absa Cape Epic riders, to two prominent charities today. Absa and Cape Epic tent donation hand over. Photo by Jeff Ayliffe. The Red Cross, one of the largest volunteer driven […]
Absa Cape Epic Pride Riders commit to mentoring young mountain bikers
This weekend, several Absa Pride Riders who took part in the 2016 Absa Cape Epic committed their support to young Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy (DMA) members. As part of Absa’s ongoing support for the DMA, the Absa Pride Riders donated much needed cycling gear and committed to taking the young riders under their wing through […]
Lill and Woolcock reflect on 2016 Absa Cape Epic and future racing
Darren Lill and Waylon Woolcock put in a huge effort to win the African Jersey at the 2016 Absa Cape Epic. In these videos they reflect on their race, the hard work and the experience it takes to be the first African team home after 8 days of fierce racing. The duo also reveal that […]
Elite women’s rule change gets big thumbs up
The 2016 Absa Cape Epic was special for the elite women competitors thanks to the new start batch and the trail-laden route … and there was the introduction of a “podium guy”. The race introduced a separate batch for elite women racers after getting feedback from riders in the 2015 event. In essence the new […]
Ariane Kleinhans: An Epic Retrospective
Ariane Kleinhans takes an emotional look back at her journey to a third-straight Absa Cape Epic title. Just what did it take to stand atop the women’s podium after eight days in the world’s toughest mountain bike race? Freelance writer Jazz Kushke finds out. Nick Muzik/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS Mountain-bike racing is very much like life – […]
Team Rwanda takes 3rd African team plus top 20 finish at Absa Cape Epic
The 13th edition of the Absa Cape Epic, which took place from 13-20 March 2016, attracted 1200 resilient local and international mountain bikers who clamber to tackle the demanding eight-day adventure. Finishing the 7-stage Absa Cape Epic MTB race is a massive achievement for every rider. It is classified as the toughest MTB race in […]
Absa Cape Epic Wrap-Up: Karl Platt claims “unbelievable” fifth crown
Twelve years after claiming his first Absa Cape Epic title Karl Platt today became only the second person to win the event five times when he and Urs Huber (Bulls) calmly sealed a dominant victory. And in a gripping race for the Women’s category, Ariane Kleinhans and Annika Langvad (Spur-Specialized) sealed their third successive title […]
Madolo and Sauser Wrap-Up the 2016 Epic
Sipho Madolo and Christoph Sauser completed their 2016 Absa Cape Epic journey at Meerendal, on Sunday, with a 31st place finish on the final stage. Their stage time of 3 hours 38 minutes and 47 seconds means that the Investec songo Specialized duo spent a total of 33 hours 28 minutes and 41 seconds on […]
Absa Cape Epic 2017 early bird entries gone in 9 seconds
The 100 Early Bird entries for the 2017 Absa Cape Epic sold out in 9 seconds on Monday. “People around the world were obviously ready to press the ‘submit’ button when they opened at 3pm,” said race CEO Lynn Naudé. “Seconds later they had all been taken.” Those who missed out on an early bird […]
Bikes of the Epic: Erik Kleinhans’ Canyon Lux CF
Canyon is a name many of us are well aware of, mostly of the fact that they’re not yet available to our market. Having joined the Topeak Ergon squad in 2016, Erik Kleinhans’ new steed is the XC and marathon focused Canyon Lux CF. Erik and partner Jeremiah Bishop (USA) make up Topeak Ergon Racing […]
Bikes of the Epic: Louis-Bresler Knipe’s Pyga Stage
Some say that being a mechanic at the Absa Cape Epic is almost as tough as riding the race itself. Louis-Bresler Knipe did both this year and, with his partner Francois Theron, still finished in 41st place overall. While Knipe prefers running his Pyga Stage with 110 mm travel in the rear for every day […]