Sauser and Stander take first blood at the Prologue. Lewis and Hatton finish strongly in 16th.
Archives for March 2011
ABSA Cape Epic Prologue: Done and dusted
The Prologue is starting to get interesting – the pro’s are hitting the start ramps. But Will and I are showered, fed and watered.
ABSA Cape Epic: The excitement builds
Let me introduce myself. My name is Laura and I’ll be the girl on the ground at the Absa Cape Epic – quite literally. Two feet is by far a safer option for me than two wheels, but I can assure you I’m fully versed on the upcoming action! Mike and Will’s daily blogs should […]
A big race. A really big race…
For plenty of us riding Absa Cape Epic this year, this is probably our biggest race of the year. For non-South Africans, it involves a lot of travel, and it’s a really big challenge – big mileage, tough trail conditions and of course the heat. But it’s only when you get here that you realise […]
ABSA Cape Epic: a brief pictorial
A small selection of pictures from Cape Town, pre ABSA Cape Epic
Terra Australis: Stage 6, Cull and Hart back on the top step.
Close racing for the stage win, with Jo Wall close to becoming the first female stage winner.
Terra Australis: Stage 5, the Queen Stage
Far from being raced in drag, the Queen stage involved a hard day out around Mt Buffalo.
Will Hayter’s blog: First race of the season
A Paris-Roubaix winner, Spanish pros and World Championship contenders – nothing like the first race of the season…
Terra Australia: Time Trial – the race of truth
UK team Rollin Thunder take a stage win, utilising their nations passion for racing the clock.
Tour de Cure: 15 minute challenge
The Tour de Cure is a charity ride raising money for Cancer research. MarathonMTB.com did what we could to help – pedal and buy raffle tickets!