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SeattleCoffeeCo eFORT ALMAR completed their FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay dominance with a third stage victory on the final day of the 2024 race.

The Cape Trails team will be upgrading to new Giant Stance 2, full suspension, mountain bikes thank to the Epic Series, Dragons Sports, and Giant Bicycles South Africa.

SeattleCoffeeCo eFORT ALMAR continued their FNB Wines2Whales Chardonnay dominance on Stage 2, on 2 November 2024, as Candice Lill and Tyler Jacobs cantered to their second stage victory of the race.

Experience breathtaking destinations. Experience camaraderie on the trails. Experience world class mountain bike stage racing. Explore with the Epic Series.

Chardonnay Field Shines ahead of FNB Wines2Whales

By Wines2Whales 10/29/2024, 10:00pm HST

The 2024 FNB Wines2Whales gets underway on Friday, 1 November, with the elite women’s showdown in the Chardonnay race.

Absa Cape Epic welcomes GIC as new infrastructure sponsor

By Absa Cape Epic 10/14/2024, 6:00am HST

The road to the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, taking place from 16 to 23 March, has officially begun. Preparations for this iconic mountain bike race are well underway, with partners jumping at the chance to be aligned and affiliated with this eight-day, nearly 700km endurance challenge. One key partner, the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC), has recently committed to a three-year partnership agreement. 

Winelands Welcomes Fan Friendly 2025 Absa Cape Epic Route

By Absa Cape Epic 09/25/2024, 8:15am HST

Brand new stages, a new host venue, and over 300 kilometres of trails never before used by the Absa Cape Epic should be music to the ears of mountain bikers and fans as they prepare for the 2025 Untamed African Mountain Bike Race. That is not where the excitement or new features end in the twenty first edition either. An innovative new time trial and challenging stages deep in the race all contribute to a course designed to produce exciting racing for all. 

A celebration of grit, grace, gees and the women who ride

By Kim Voller 08/30/2024, 3:00am HST

Stage 5 of the 2024 SPAR Swiss Epic provided a fitting finale to the Epic Series race through the magnificent trails of Graubünden. It did however not provide any major upsets as Gian Schmid and Lukas Flückiger defended their yellow CIOVITA jerseys, despite the aggressive racing of the KTM Alchemist Brenta Brakes team. The women in orange, Monica Calderon and Tessa Kortekaas were even more controlled in their victory, adding a fifth stage win to their Swiss success. 

Building Back Better: The Elgin Valley Trails Story

By Pieter Silberbauer 08/22/2024, 10:00pm HST

Elgin has long been a playground, training terrain, and race location for mountain bikers, but since late 2022 it has evolved into a more unified trail network too thanks to the work of the Elgin Valley Trails pioneers. 

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Explore with the Epic Series and Experience World Class MTB Stage Racing

By Epic Series 10/31/2024, 5:45am HST

Experience breathtaking destinations. Experience camaraderie on the trails. Experience world class mountain bike stage racing. Explore with the Epic Series.

Good to Know: Facts and Figures from Graubünden

By Epic Series 10/29/2024, 9:30am HST

Switzerland’s enchanting region of Graubünden, known for its alpine wonders, vast landscapes, and rich cultural history, offers travelers and residents a unique experience. Covering 17.2% of Switzerland's total land area, it stands as the country’s largest yet least densely populated canton.

Absa Cape Epic legends for the BULLS Ebike Media Team

By Swiss Epic 08/23/2024, 11:15am HST

Stefan Sahm, Thomas Dietsch pilot BULLS ebikes to live stream the SPAR Swiss Epic to the world.

Flückiger Rolls Back the SPAR Swiss Epic Clock on the Penultimate Stage

By Swiss Epic 08/23/2024, 8:15am HST

40-year-old, two-time SPAR Swiss Epic champion, Lukas Flückiger stormed to stage victory and into the general classification race lead alongside his BIXS Performance 2 teammate, Gian Schmid, on Stage 4.

Victories in Orange and Yellow on Stage 3 of the SPAR Swiss Epic

By Swiss Epic 08/22/2024, 10:30am HST

CANNONDALE ISB SPORT and KTM Alchemist Brenta Brakes added to their overnight leads with victories on Stage 3 of the 2024 SPAR Swiss Epic.

Wilier Vittoria Fight Back at the SPAR Swiss Epic

By Swiss Epic 08/21/2024, 8:15am HST

Stage 2 of the 2024 SPAR Swiss Epic saw a resurgent Wilier Vittoria team race to victory and back into the general classification battle.

Stage 1 Drama Sees KTM Alchemist Brenta Brakes Win at the SPAR Swiss Epic

By Swiss Epic 08/20/2024, 7:00am HST

A dramatic opening day of the SPAR Swiss Epic saw Lorenzo and Nicolas Samparisi edge out the local favourites. Monica Calderón and Tessa Kortekaas outclimbing their rivals to win the day.

Starting on Tuesday, Action in the SPAR Swiss Epic Live Broadcast

By Swiss Epic 08/18/2024, 11:00am HST

The 2024 SPAR Swiss Epic promises to be a fiercely competitive edition of the Epic Series’ stage race in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. This year’s race takes place from the 20th to the 24th of August, with stages hosted by La Punt, Engadin, Davos and Chur.

SPAR and cycling: a solid partnership.

By Swiss Epic 05/06/2024, 10:15pm HST

SPAR Switzerland is extending its title partnership with the Swiss Epic in Graubünden ahead of schedule until 2028, thereby continuing the Swiss retailer's strong commitment to cycling.

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