{"id":18666,"date":"2016-02-24T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T14:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/02\/24\/absa-cape-epic-to-be-offered-in-360-degree-immersive-video-r4209\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T08:39:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:39:05","slug":"absa-cape-epic-to-be-offered-in-360-degree-immersive-video-r4209","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/absa-cape-epic-to-be-offered-in-360-degree-immersive-video-r4209\/","title":{"rendered":"Absa Cape Epic to be offered in 360-degree immersive video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a world first for sporting events, the Absa Cape Epic will include a mountain biker riding with the pro peloton who will deliver 360-degree immersive video during the 8-day stage race when it takes place in the Western Cape in March 2016.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pnKKoGtj14M?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This collaboration between Bulls Bikes, 3sixtv and the Absa Cape Epic will see Stefan Sahm, a former winner of the Absa Cape Epic, cycling on a Bulls E-bike in the race and filming it in 360-degree immersive video, made possible by the technical team at 3sixtv.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are constantly looking to innovate and find new ways of covering the racing action \u2013 360-degree immersive video will create never before seen camera angles and allow online users a far more compelling experience. We shot the entire prologue in 360-degree immersive video. We previewed it at the route launch and the response has been phenomenal!\u201d says Sarah Haigh, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Absa Cape Epic.<\/p>\n<p>Myles Hoppe, Managing Director of 3sixtv says: \u201cHaving Stefan Sahm, at the race is a major coup. He brings deep insight and a mountain biking skills that will allow us to create next level content for viewers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>3sixtv will use the Bulls EVO F 329 E-bike, a custom developed camera rig and software to create daily 360-degree immersive videos of this year\u2019s Absa Cape Epic. The Bulls E-bike features a hot swappable lithium battery that is seamlessly integrated into the frame, smart geometry to ensure a low centre of gravity and superior handling, a maximum of 25km\/hour assistance and a range of 220km, depending on the terrain. The Bulls EVO F 329 E-bike is powered by a Brose motor, which is both designed and manufactured in Germany. Brose has extensive automotive experience and has applied the same engineering, quality and manufacturing standards to their E-Bike motors.<\/p>\n<p>Stefan Sahm states: \u201cThe design team has produced an E-bike that doesn\u2019t compromise on handling or performance \u2013 but the Absa Cape Epic will be the ultimate stress test.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Absa Cape Epic is a race that measures all, not just the riders. It is a great place for us to push ourselves and our technology to the limit in order to fully capture the Absa Cape Epic experience,\u201d explains Hoppe.<\/p>\n<p>Sahm will be a neutral rider and cover the race according to UCI media rules and regulations. The 360-degree immersive videos will be available daily on the Absa Cape Epic social media channels: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/capeepic\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.facebook.com\/capeepic<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/absacapeepic\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.youtube.com\/absacapeepic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a world first for sporting events, the Absa Cape Epic will include a mountain biker riding with the pro peloton who will deliver 360-degree immersive video during the 8-day stage race when it takes place in the Western Cape in March 2016. 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