{"id":70483,"date":"2024-11-19T11:59:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T09:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=70483"},"modified":"2024-11-23T19:18:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T17:18:18","slug":"the-absa-cape-epic-arrives-in-paarl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/the-absa-cape-epic-arrives-in-paarl\/","title":{"rendered":"The Absa Cape Epic Arrives in Paarl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Paarl will host the prestigious Absa Cape Epic, often called the \u201cTour de France of Mountain Biking,\u201d bringing excitement and global attention to our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This legendary race features top riders conquering our challenging trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1f4690b79b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f1f4690b79b\" class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic-and-Bike-Fest-Paarl-Update.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic-and-Bike-Fest-Paarl-Update.png 900w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic-and-Bike-Fest-Paarl-Update-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic-and-Bike-Fest-Paarl-Update-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Community-Wide Celebration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is not just for the riders, it is for everyone. Enjoy pre-race activities, supporter stations, and viewing spots along the route. With impeccably maintained trails and a buzzing atmosphere, Paarl will become EPIC Country!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1f4690bbee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f1f4690bbee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic.png 900w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Absa-Cape-Epic-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Darren Herbst and the Paarl Trails team, this event reflects years of dedication. Since 2017, Paarl Trails has become a leading cycling destination with over 200 kilometers of trails built in partnership with the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 Cape Epic around Paarl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>18 March: Riders arrive from Durbanville to Fairview Farm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 March: Stage 3 \u2013 a challenging 90km with a 2,600m elevation gain, starting and finishing at Fairview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 March: Stage 4 \u2013 74km with 1,750m elevation, again based at Fairview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 March: Riders depart Paarl for Somerset West, continuing their epic journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The race village at Fairview and Spice Route Destination will let participants and spectators experience Paarl\u2019s unique trails, natural beauty, and local attractions. It\u2019s more than a race \u2013 it\u2019s a celebration of our community and cycling culture!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will host a series of exhilarating events leading up to the Cape Epic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a025th\u201326th January: Western Cape Downhill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a02nd\u20133rd February: UCI Cat 2 XCO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a028th February\u20132nd March: UCI Cat 1 XCC &amp; XCO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a016th\u201321st March: Absa Cape Epic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a small team dedicated to excellence, we are focused on delivering unforgettable experiences at every event. After careful consideration, we have decided to postpone Bike Fest during this busy season to concentrate all our efforts on making the Cape Epic in Paarl the best event ever. Bike Fest will not take place in March 2025, and we will announce more details soon. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f1f4690c115&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f1f4690c115\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BikeFest2024-Postponement-1400x933.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BikeFest2024-Postponement-1400x933.png 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BikeFest2024-Postponement-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BikeFest2024-Postponement-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BikeFest2024-Postponement-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/11\/BikeFest2024-Postponement.png 2025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For updates, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/paarltrails.comand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/paarltrails.comand<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/bikefestpaarl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">http:\/\/bikefestpaarl.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For inquiries, contact Stuart Weaver at Stuart@PaarlTrails.com or Darren Herbst at Darren@PaarlTrails.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paarl will host the prestigious Absa Cape Epic, often called the \u201cTour de France of Mountain Biking,\u201d bringing excitement and global attention to our region. This legendary race features top riders conquering our challenging trails. A Community-Wide Celebration This event is not just for the riders, it is for everyone. Enjoy pre-race activities, supporter stations, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":70484,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[5314],"featured_location":[338],"class_list":["post-70483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-bike-fest-paarl","featured_location-bottom-row"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70483"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70490,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70483\/revisions\/70490"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70483"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=70483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}