Absa Cape Epic

The Untamed African MTB Race

The race that measures all

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The Absa Cape Epic is held in a place where anything can happen: Africa.

Wild and open, sometimes inhospitable and other times staggeringly beautiful, this land both tests and surprises all who tackle its ungroomed trails. When the sounds of the cicadas are harsher than the heat they proclaim, when icy mornings lead to driving rain, you can be certain that both equipment and spirit will be pushed to the limit. In this place, where roads hardened year-round by the sun can turn to quicksand overnight, you and your partner will be challenged mentally, physically and emotionally.

Yet still, Africa’s Untamed majesty beckons.

Event Overview

What to expect

Rider Experience

Take on the Untamed

Past Winners

Legends of the sport

Preparation

Properly preparing for your arrival will ensure that you make the most of your experience

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Rider Experience

You will be faced with different challenges each day

What to expect

The Absa Cape Epic is held in a place where anything can happen: Africa

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2023 RESULTS

The Final Category Wrap

By Absa Cape Epic 03/29/2023, 1:45am HST

Who won the Absa Cape Epic Age Group Categories

Taming Africa

By Absa Cape Epic 03/29/2023, 1:45am HST

Absa’s She Untamed programme brings mountain biking to women across the country, and mountain biking women to The Untamed African Mountain Bike race in numbers the event has never seen.

Kirsten Landman: The South African off-road motorbike legend at the Absa Cape Epic

By Absa Cape Epic 03/28/2023, 1:30am HST

The KTM 300s that herald the arrival of the Absa Cape Epic are piloted by some of the most skilful riders on the planet.

Beers and Blevins win 2023 Absa Cape Epic, Looser and Le Court triumphant in women's category

By Absa Cape Epic 03/26/2023, 3:00am HST

Yellow bookends for Beers and Blevins. Looser and Le Court continues their consistent performance.

Exxaro: Building Our Future

By Absa Cape Epic 03/25/2023, 10:15pm HST

Turning racers into gentlemen

Stage 6: The Category Wrap

By Absa Cape Epic 03/25/2023, 5:45am HST

As the heavens opened, the racing continued across the categories

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Leader Jerseys

UCI Men

TOYOTA-SPECIALIZED-NINETYONE

UCI Women

EFFICIENT INFINITI INSURE

Amateur

MEN: Digger and the Doughboy
WOMEN: Exxaro Academy Ladies

Mixed

Orbea Factory

Masters

MEN: Legends BULLS:MONDRAKER
WOMEN: CM.com ladies

Grand Masters

MEN: KMC Mtb Racing

Great Grand Masters

MEN: Forestiere Rosti 2

Special Jerseys

Absa Africa Men

PYGA Euro Steel

Absa Africa Women

Efficient Infiniti Insure

Exxaro

MEN: Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne 3
WOMEN: Exxaro Academy Ladies

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