The Absa Cape Epic was supposed to start in South Africa on March 15.03.2020, XNUMX. However, the global coronavirus pandemic caused a last-minute cancellation of what is arguably the world's most famous MTB stage race. What many don't know: Bulls surprised Karl Platt with a "special edition" of the Wild Edge Team bike shortly before the start – before the cancellation was announced. We present the... read more
From March 15 to 22, 2020, one of the absolute highlights of the MTB season will take place in southern Africa, as usual early in the year: the Absa Cape Epic. For the 17th time, Olympic champions, world champions, and World Cup winners will battle it out for one of the first major titles of the year. As with previous races, we'll be providing you with the most important information in advance... read more
MTB cycling: Former mountain bike world champion José Antonio Hermida and road cycling star Joaquim Rodriguez will once again compete together at this year's ABSA Cape Epic in South Africa. The two "retired" riders are eager to shake up the elite field. In their debut last year, the two-man team finished 18th, and this year... read more
Karl Platt kneels on the grass beneath the finish line of the Absa Cape Epic. His hands are clasped over his face, his head tilted back. Then he stands up, raises the giant Meerendal champagne bottle, and takes a deep victory gulp. The German marathon champion had to wait six years for this moment – his fifth overall victory at the ABSA CAPE EPIC. The … read more
MTB News: Today's penultimate stage of this year's ABSA CAPE EPIC impressively demonstrated once again why the South African stage race enjoys a truly legendary reputation. After 69 kilometers and 2100 meters of elevation gain through idyllic vineyards, forests, and landscapes seemingly from another planet, the Greek-Portuguese duo of Team ... read more
