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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. 

The final stage of the 2024 Andorra Epic Pyrenees saw Cannondale ISB Sport and BUFF Megamo wrap up the general classification victories

Monica Calderon and Tessa Kortekaas utilised the high-altitude racing and arduous climbs of the Queen Stage to further extend their Andorra Epic Pyrenees lead

Greater Andorra Epic Freedom for Overnight Leaders

By Andorra Epic 07/04/2024, 6:15pm HST

The overnight leaders, BUFF Megamo and Cannondale ISB Sport, both added to their Andorra Epic Pyrenees overall advantages, with victories on Stage 2.

Stage 1 of the Andorra Epic Pyrenees saw BUFF Megamo and Cannondale ISB Sport drawing first blood in the battle for the yellow and orange CIOVITA jerseys.

Previous Winners Line-Up to Contest 2024 Andorra Epic Title

By Andorra Epic 07/03/2024, 1:15am HST

Six past champions, including double winner Meritxell Figueras, headline the 2024 Andorra Epic Pyrenees elite start list.

Participants in the 2024 Absa Cape Epic were asked to complete a post-race survey, which not only helps the event elevate the rider experience for 2025 but also celebrates the successes of this year. One of the most coveted awards is the Host Town of the year prize. In 2024 it was won by Stellenbosch Municipality. 

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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.

USWE Sports Partner with Epic Series

By Epic Series 11/29/2023, 10:00pm HST

The brand will provide riders with their technical know-how and industry leading products.

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