Image credit: Lange Sports<\/span>\n<\/div>\nBoth Blignaut and Stander are very determined to win the Mixed category this year. \u201cWe\u2019re definately going for the win, but will be happy with a top 3 finish,\u201d explains Blignaut. According to Stander, you can expect everything and anything at this year\u2019s race. \u201cTraining is so important. You have to be fit and in the best condition of your life,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n
According to Stander, herself and her partner are really busy, so they do not get to train together as often as they like, but when the opportunity presents itself they take it. There are various reasons why they make such a good team. Says Blignaut: \u201cCommunication with your partner, pacing yourself and eating and drinking are the most important ingredients to completing the Absa Cape Epic successfully. We train about three times a week if possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stander feels it is going to be an extremely tough route, which will test all aspects. She explains: \u201cThe route will not only test bikers\u2019 mental, but physical strength as well.\u201d Blignaut is really excited about his first Absa Cape Epic and feels he is going to love every day of the race. He adds: \u201cI don\u2019t know how it feels to cross the finish line, so I look forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to both Blignaut and Stander, mountain biking is part of their lifestyle. Stander adds: \u201cRiding for team RE:CM and working for Specialized is what I do.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked what Blignaut would like to achieve in 2014 other than competing in the Absa Cape Epic, he says he would like to win the SA Cross Triathlon Championship and finish in the top 3 at the World Triathlon Championships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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