Cape Epic

Annual mountain bike race in South Africa Absa Cape EpicRace detailsDateMarch–AprilRegionWestern Cape, South AfricaDisciplineMountain bike racingTypeStage raceOrganiserCape Epic Pty LtdRace director 2004–2018 Kati Csak (RSA) 2019–2025 Karen Clements (RSA) 2025–current Shannon Valstar (RSA)Web sitewww.cape-epic.comHistoryFirst edition2004 (2004)Editions20First winner Karl Platt (GER) Mannie Heymans (NAM)Most wins Annika Langvad (DEN)Most recent Nino Schurter (SWI) Filippo Colombo (SWI) Riders during the 2009 Absa Cape Epic The Absa Cape Epic or the Cape Epic is an annual mountain bike stage race held in the Western Cape, South Africa. First staged in 2004, it has been accredited as hors catégorie (beyond categorization) by the Union Cycliste Internationale. The eight day race consists of a prologue and seven stages, and typically covers more than 680 km (420 mi) with some 16,900 m (55,400 ft) of climbing. Mountain bikers from around the world encompassing over 700 teams compete in teams of two. To qualify for a finish, teams have to stay together for the duration of the race. The Professional race is by invitation only, with the amateurs able to who enter a lottery in order