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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.

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.

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

Leaders Strengthen Their Grip in Toughest Stage Yet

Switch on with Stefan

By Absa Cape Epic 03/20/2025, 7:15am HST

Step into the BULLS E-bike saddle

Sprint Battles and Strategic Moves Shake Up the Standings

Building the Absa Cape Epic route

By Absa Cape Epic 03/19/2025, 8:45am HST

How the Cape Epic Route Comes to Life

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Absa Cape Epic tents go to charity

By Cape Epic 05/11/2016, 5:15pm HST

Cape Town, 11 May 2016: With adverse weather conditions fast approaching, Absa – together with the organisers of the Cape Epic – have donated 5 410 tents, previously used by Absa Cape Epic riders, to two prominent charities today.

Karl Platt claims “unbelievable” fifth title

By Cape Epic 03/20/2016, 4:00pm HST

Twelve years after claiming his first Absa Cape Epic title Karl Platt today became only the second person to win the event five times when he and Urs Huber (Bulls) calmly sealed a dominant victory.

Emotional three-peat for Kleinhans and Langvad

By Cape Epic 03/20/2016, 8:15am HST

After an intriguing week’s racing in the Sasol Women’s category, Ariane Kleinhans and Annika Langvad are now three-time Absa Cape Epic champions; the Swiss-Danish duo joining Karl Platt (who earlier on Sunday won his fifth title) and Stefan Sahm as three-time champion pairings.

The final finishers… and the Last Lions

By Cape Epic 03/20/2016, 6:15am HST

Fans stamped their feet and cheered vigorously when Maurice Mdlolo and Gugu Zulu – the Absa Cape Epic’s final finishers on Sunday crossed the line. The pair were mobbed by flashing cameras and well-wishers patting them on their back.

Trails and tribulations … and a debut win

By Cape Epic 03/17/2016, 11:30am HST

It was a day of disaster for one of the race favourites when Kristian Hynek of the Czech Republic pulled out early on Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic after injuring his arm in a crash the previous day.

Only 5 seconds in it

By Cape Epic 03/17/2016, 9:45am HST

Only five seconds separated Spur-Specialized and Sport for Good at the finish of Stage 4 of Absa Cape Epic, with the race leaders being on the right side of that difference – thanks to a superior finish.

A biker putting his hand on Alban Lakata's shoulder [Absa Cape Epic]

Bad luck again thwarts Lakata’s hunt for elusive

By Cape Epic 03/17/2016, 6:30am HST

Alban “The Albanator” Lakata cut a lonely figure as he completed Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic on Thursday – yet another quest to win a coveted Epic title doomed.

Drama at the front of the field

By Epic Series 03/16/2016, 12:15pm HST

It was a bleak day on Stage 3 of the Absa Cape Epic for two top teams.

Toil and tears among triumph

By Cape Epic 03/16/2016, 8:15am HST

Ariane Kleinhans and Annika Langvad of Spur-Specialized moved a step closer to clinching their third straight Absa Cape Epic title by winning Stage 3 in a time of 5:18.47.

Into the valley

By Cape Epic 03/15/2016, 5:15pm HST

After two days of fascinating racing around Tulbagh the Absa Cape Epic will move to Wellington and some very different conditions on Wednesday. The Tulbagh area has been dusty, rocky and loose – a test for rider and his or her bike.

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