Cycling: Those moments, crossing the finish line of the Absa Cape Epic as the first team and standing on the top step of the podium... Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes of the Scott Factory Racing Team savored them today. The two broke away early on the fourth stage of the mountain bike Tour de France and steadily increased their lead over the chasing pack... read more
The Topeak-Ergon team, with Robert Mennen and Kristian Hynek, won the eleventh edition of what is arguably the world's most prestigious mountain bike marathon race, the Absa Cape Epic. They managed to defend their lead over Christoph Sauser and Frantisek Rabon even on the final day. However, the stage win went to Scott Odlo with Nino Schurter and Philip Buys, and… read more
After yesterday's queen stage, the starting field faced a relatively short but still challenging 88-kilometer stage today. Another stage that should suit XC specialists Nino Schurter and Philip Buys of Scott Odlo. According to Buys, Schurter was in a class of his own today, effectively motivating his teammate and pulling him along on the flat, fast sections. … read more
The fourth day of the Absa Cape Epic was no less exciting, nor was it lacking in South African tragedy. Two of the favored men's teams suffered major setbacks on Thursday. Karl Platt of Team Bulls was forced to abandon the race altogether. After his crash on Tuesday, he had been struggling with increasing knee pain, forcing him to withdraw today… read more
For the fifth consecutive year, the legendary Absa Cape Epic kicked off today with a prologue. The 23-kilometer opening lap of the week-long mountain bike stage race through South Africa took place at the Meerendal Wine Estate in the Durbanville Wine Valley. A total of 1.200 riders from 50 nations lined up at the start. José Hermida and Rudy ultimately proved to have the strongest legs… read more
