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Prepare for a Great Year of MTB with the Epic Series in 2025

By Epic Series 01/28/2025, 12:00am HST

You could race the world in 2025. Find out how here...

From the Absa Cape Epic, in March, to FNB Wines2Whales, in November, the 2025 Epic Series will thrill with spectacular singletracks, challenge with arduous ascents, celebrate the camaraderie of the race villages, and welcome teams home like the champions they are on the final finish lines. It will take mountain bikers from South Africa’s Western Cape and iconic vistas of Table Mountain into the high passes of the Pyrenees. The opportunities for exploration abound, from the ancient limestone trails of Croatia’s Kvarner islands to the alpine lakes of Switzerland’s largest canton, Graubünden. All these experiences, and more, await for those who choose to Race the World in 2025…

Biance Bekker: In the Words of an Epic Legend

By Epic Series 01/06/2025, 12:30am HST

Discover the joy of racing the world through the words of Epic Legend Biance Bekker...

In 2024 Biance Bekker was one of just four people to complete every Epic Series race. The South African was joined on stage by her stage race partner, Daniel Tenner, and the Buff Megamo Epic Legends Hans Becking and Wout Alleman at FNB Wines2Whales to be honoured for that remarkable achievement. Having ridden the Absa Cape Epic, 4Islands Epic Croatia, Andorra Epic Pyrenees, SPAR Swiss Epic, and all three FNB Wines2Whales races Bekker is in a unique position to speak to the challenges and highlights of each event.

The all-conquering Toyota Specialized team completed their clean sweep of FNB Wines2Whales stage victories on the final day of the 2024 Shiraz race - from Oak Valley to Benguela Cove - on Sunday, 10 November. Matt Beers and Alex Miller’s margin of victory was 7 minutes and 42 seconds.

Stage 2 of the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz produced another dramatic day of racing. Toyota Specialized went on an early attack, but a crash with 15 kilometres to go could so easily have ended Alex Miller’s race.

Matt Beers and Alex Miller powered into an early lead and never let off the throttle on Stage 1 of the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz.

Beers On Ice for The Last Dance of the 2024 Season at FNB W2W

By Wines2Whales 11/07/2024, 2:45am HST

The final race of the South African mountain bike racing season is upon us, but before the elite riders can put their feet up and reflect on 2024 they have one final chance to win big at the FNB Wines2Whales Shiraz race.

Malacarne Tows Dennda to FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage Victory

By Wines2Whales 11/06/2024, 4:30am HST

Santina Malacarne came up with an old-fashioned solution to the most modern of cycling problems and towed Lukas Dennda up the climbs, which enabled the Swiss pairing to maintain top spot on the Mixed Category podium, despite finishing Stage 3 in third.

The Unexpected Leaders of the FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage

By Wines2Whales 11/05/2024, 5:45am HST

Meet the unexpected heroines of the FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage, the women's race leaders Heather Collen and Kerry Ould and discover their E-Bike adventure.

Dirty Delight on Day 1 of the FNB Wines2Whales Pinotage

By Wines2Whales 11/04/2024, 5:30am HST

Wet, windy, and cold weather made for difficult conditions on the opening day of FNB Wines2Whales’ Pinotage event. While some E-Bikers made short work of the course, many analogue bikers were out in the rain for longer than they had anticipated the stage to take.

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

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Two bikers biking up the side of a mountain [Swiss Epic]

Perskindol Swiss Epic promises MTB spectacle in the Valais region

By Epic Series 09/08/2018, 11:15am HST

The fifth edition of the Perskindol Swiss Epic is set to be an enthralling race, and mountain bikers and fans will see the Valais region at its best.

a few bikers around squirt flags (Swiss Epic)

Squirt Cycling Products becomes our Official Chain Lube and Bike Wash Partner

By Epic Series 09/04/2018, 11:15am HST

Squirt Cycling Products® is now the Perskindol Swiss Epic’s Official Chain Lube and Bike Wash Partner, providing much-needed maintenance during and after each stage.

Two bikers peddling up a hill with a rainbow in the background [Swiss Epic]

Perskindol Swiss Epic set to be hosted in Graubünden for 2019 and beyond

By Epic Series 08/20/2018, 11:30am HST

2019 marks a new chapter in the Perskindol Swiss Epic’s history books. Mountain bikers will see an all-new race course and new stage towns, tackling Graubünden’s trails in the south-eastern part of Switzerland where the race will be hosted for the next five years.

Keller and Stirnemann posing in their bike outfits [Swiss Epic]

Swiss stars ready to rock at this year’s Perskindol Swiss Epic

By Epic Series 07/26/2018, 3:30pm HST

Swiss combination Alessandra Keller and Kathrin Stirnemann of top UCI World Cup outfit Team Thömus have their sights set on the win at their ‘home race’ – the Perskindol Swiss Epic

Looser and Stauffer peddling uphill [Swiss Epic]

Swiss Champion Eyes Elusive Perskindol Swiss Epic Title

By Epic Series 07/24/2018, 3:45pm HST

Swiss marathon champion Konny Looser and partner, Hansueli Stauffer, feel they have the form and experience to etch their names onto this year’s Perskindol Swiss Epic trophy.

Terpstra and Benko biking [Swiss Epic]

Ghost Factory Racing ready to scare their rivals at the Perskindol Swiss Epic

By Epic Series 07/24/2018, 11:30am HST

It’s turning out to be a battle of the cross-country racers as Ghost Factory Racing’s Anne Terpstra and Barbara Benko find themselves in search of top honours at this year’s Perskindol Swiss Epic.

Haley Smith biking down rocks [Epic Series]

Canadian power pairing poised for Perskindol Swiss Epic debut

By Epic Series 07/23/2018, 3:45pm HST

Cross-country experts Catherine Pendrel and Haley Smith will look to harness their superior technical skills as they tackle their first European stage race come September – the Perskindol Swiss Epic.

Spot tracking device [Swiss Epic]

SPOT named as official tracking partner of the Perskindol Swiss Epic

By Epic Series 07/11/2018, 3:45pm HST

The Perskindol Swiss Epic will now switch to SPOT’s satellite tracking solutions for the 2018 event and beyond

Scott-SRAM team heading down a meadow biking [Swiss Epic]

Training Secrets from the Most Successful Team Manager in Mountain Biking

By Epic Series 06/27/2018, 4:00pm HST

Scott-SRAM’s Thomas Frischknecht, or Frischi as he is affectionately known, is the man behind one of the most successful mountain bike outfits in recent years

Marius Hurter close up of the Absa Cape Epic 2017 [Swiss Epic]

Rugby Heavyweight Set to Conquer the Alps

By Epic Series 06/21/2018, 4:00pm HST

Marius Hurter might be big in stature but he’s also one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet – on a bicycle.

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