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Absa Cape Epic and Toyota Forge New Paths In A Comprehensive Partnership

By Absa Cape Epic 09/21/2022, 9:45pm HST

The Absa Cape Epic, the world’s premier mountain bike stage race, and Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) have announced a new partnership wherein Toyota becomes a Headline Sponsor of the event.

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The 2023 Absa Cape Epic Route – Where Africa’s Majesty Beckons

By Absa Cape Epic 09/21/2022, 1:00am HST

The 2023 Absa Cape Epic Route

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Age and Experience at the Absa Cape Epic

By Absa Cape Epic 09/14/2022, 11:30pm HST

With a combined age of 145 years between them, Fred and Johan possess both age and experience.

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Bringing Mountain Bikers to the Western Cape and Transmitting the Western Cape to the World

By Absa Cape Epic 09/05/2022, 1:45am HST

Every year the Absa Cape Epic gathers over 1 000 mountain bikers in four or five towns in the Western Cape. That is only the start of the impact on tourism, though, as the teams travel with an army of family members, fans, mechanics and masseuses.

A South African Perspective on the SPAR Swiss Epic

By SPAR Swiss Epic 08/29/2022, 5:00am HST

Ciovita's Marketing Manager weighs in on his time racing the SPAR Swiss Epic

Wilier Pirelli Factory and Davos Klosters Women Win 2022 SPAR Swiss Epic

By SPAR Swiss Epic 08/20/2022, 4:30am HST

The 2022 SPAR Swiss Epic has come to an end with Wilier Pirelli and Davos Klosters Women as overall winners

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The Untamed African MTB Race

19-26 MARCH 2023

The Absa Cape Epic is a physically grueling and mentally demanding mountain bike multi-stage race set in South Africa's Western Cape region.

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