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14–18 Apr, 2026See Race Details4Islands Epic
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Absa
Absa Cape Epic
Western Cape, South Africa19–23 Aug, 2026
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Swiss Epic
Davos, Switzerland14–18 Apr, 2026
4Islands Epic
Kvarner, Croatia
Absa Cape Epic:
2026 Route is OUT
The 2026 Absa Cape Epic, pinnacle of the Epic Series, tears across 692 kilometres of raw South African wilderness, with 15 900 metres of climbing that will humble the unprepared and honour the relentless. From the dusty singletracks of Meerendal Wine Estate to the wild vastness of Montagu, through the rugged passes and trails of Greyton into the heart of Stellenbosch for the Grand Finale, the world’s premier mountain bike stage race charts a brutal, beautiful route across the Western Cape.
Iconic. Rewarding. Spectacular.
Unforgettable and inspiring destinations usher you into a world of premium mountain biking experiences. Remarkable trails are set against breath-taking scenery and spattered with ruts, mud and dust. True grit, cheers and chatter of chains are the universal language that see you off in search of the next challenging spectacle.
Upcoming events
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31 Oct – 9 Nov, 2025See Race DetailsFNBWines2Whales
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15–22 Mar, 2026See Race DetailsAbsaAbsa Cape Epic
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14–18 Apr, 2026See Race Details4Islands Epic
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2–5 Jul, 2026See Race DetailsAndorra Epic
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19–23 Aug, 2026See Race DetailsSPARSwiss Epic
Davos, Switzerland
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Absa Cape Epic qualification
The Epic Series Qualifier Races offer riders the chance to set out on a global journey that culminates at the pinnacle of the sport, the Absa Cape Epic.
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Race the World
The journey moves to Europe, as the Epic Series continues with the 4Islands Epic in Croatia. Each day brings a new island, each trail a fresh challenge, winding through rocky paths, historic towns and coastal views that take your breath away. The Adriatic Sea sparkles beside them, playing hide and seek as teams ride, climb, and connect through this one-of-a-kind race. It’s a celebration of teamwork, resilience, and the pure joy of mountain biking in one of the most stunning settings on Earth. And did we say the teams start from a boat?
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