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2025 ABSA CAPE EPIC

An Untamed Story Awaits!

Watch Episode 1 of the Epic Series Documentary. Race the World

Episode 1 of Race the World takes you deep inside the Absa Cape Epic - the race that started it all. The world’s most iconic mountain bike stage race. Eight brutal days. Over 650km. 16,500m of climbing. A race that professional riders fight to win, and amateurs race to finish.

Inspiring local legends

By Cape Epic 03/23/2025, 4:45am HST

The 2025 Absa Cape Epic finished with four all-South African teams in top 10 of the UCI Men’s general classification.

Schurter & Colombo win Absa Cape Epic | Langvad & Gomez Villafane victorious

By Cape Epic 03/23/2025, 3:15am HST

It’s hard, but there are highlights!

By Absa Cape Epic 03/22/2025, 5:30am HST

From suffering to celebration – the best of the Absa Cape Epic.

South Africans Storm Stage 6; Calderon Martinez & Kortekaas Crush It

By Absa Cape Epic 03/22/2025, 5:15am HST

Shaking Up the Standings Before the Grand Finale

Sofia's touch of glamour

By Absa Cape Epic 03/21/2025, 5:30am HST

Grit Meets Glam: How Sofia Brings Style to the Trails

Langvad & Villafane reign supreme; Schurter & Colombo Kings of Queen Stage

By Absa Cape Epic 03/21/2025, 5:00am HST

Leaders Strengthen Their Grip in Toughest Stage Yet

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