World Marathon Champion Christophe Sauser has confirmed his desire to return to the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek in South Africa this October.
Indeed, Sauser, who has enjoyed one of his most successful seasons as a professional has found South Africa to be a happy stomping ground already this year, pairing with Burry Stander to win the 2011 Cape Epic in March this year.
And while Sauser is due a well-earned off-season, he is adamant that he will race the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek before calling a close to his immensely successful 2011 season.
“I have so much fun during and after the stages when I race the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek. For me it feels like a great holiday,” said Sauser, who claimed the 2010 edition of the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek with racing partner Silvio Bundi.
“The staff and riders become like members of my family over the six days of the Trek. The comradeship among the riders is unbelievable. The Cape Pioneer Trek is not only about racing and winning. We have so much to laugh and joke about and we have enjoyed some legendary parties after the stages. The fact that some of the stages have been long, windy and rocky, has only made the rest of the time better. The race is always superbly organized.
“I really like the Klein Karoo and we always go to beautiful places. I love to explore, and to do so on my mountain bike is the very best way.”
Sauser is yet to confirm who will be his partner for the six-day tour, with compatriot Bundi yet to confirm a leave-pass for the event.
“I was hoping to ride the tour with Silvio Bundi again, but it might not happen because Silvio will become a dad about mid-August and he has to clear his participation with his wife first.”