The ABSA Cape Epic is an annual MTB race stretching over 8 days, 722km and 14635km of climbing. It is considered one of the toughest MTB races in the world and surely the toughest in South Africa.
The Epic has been held since 2004 has has gone from strength to strength. The Epic also attracts some of the leading mountain bikers accross the globe with the likes of Christoph Sauser, Karl Platt and South African homegrown boy Burry Stander.
Currently in it's 6 year the Epic has gone through some changes. The race used to start in Knysna and work it's way down to Somerset West, Lourensford, approximately 800km west.
Now the race stays in one town for a couple of days before moving on giving the organizers the opportunity to pick out some of the best and most technical mountain bike routes.
It is `n tough task to complete the Epic, both mentally and physically! Apparently seeing people cry behind the showers is not that a strange thing to see!! Two very unfit guys are attempting to go from fat to fit for the Epic. Follow their adventures here!
I have attended the Epic this year as part of the official bike wash and will do so again next year bringing you the good news straight from the front line!
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