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January 24, 2019 By Mike Blewitt 1 Comment

Lüthi and Włoszczowska to tackle Cape Epic

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Ariane Luethi MarathonMTB Cape Epic Kross

Ariane Lüthi is a three-time UCI Women’s category and two-time Virgin Active Mixed category Absa Cape Epic winner, and Ariane Lüthi has joined Kross Racing for the 2019 season. Lüthi will partner with two-time Olympic Silver Medallist, 2010 XCO and 2003 XCM World Champion, Maja Włoszczowska, as the pair go in search of victory for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ariane luethi, cape epic, kross racing, maja, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, MTB, south africa

March 26, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Cape Epic Finale shows true champions in 2018

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic

The final stage of the 2018 Absa Cape Epic saw the two strongest teams crowned as champions, but it was no parade for the Grand Finale. In the men’s race Czech Jaroslav Kulhavy notched up his third win, this time with young American Howard Grotts (Investec Songo Specialized). The powerful Kulhavy and accomplished climber Grotts […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: biking, cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, south africa, specialized epic, Stage Race

March 25, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Leaders extend on 2018 Cape Epic penultimate stage

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic

The final stage of the 2018 Absa Cape Epic looms on Sunday and, barring disaster, two United States riders will stand atop the Men’s and Women’s podiums for the first time ever. Howard Grotts and Czech powerhouse Jaroslav Kulhavy have an 8 minute and 26 second cushion in the Men’s category after Saturday’s Stage 6 […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: biking, cape epic, jaroslav kulhavy, mountain bike, MTB, south africa, Specialized, Stage Race, XCM

March 24, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Specialized teams reign supreme in Cape Epic Time Trial

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic

With just over five minutes separating the top three men’s teams on the general classification it was full gas from the gun on Stage 5’s 39km time-trial in Wellington at the 2018 Cape Epic. With a brutal 39km/1430m to negotiate, there was no rest for Investec Songo Specialized, Cannondale Factory Racing and Canyon Topeak as […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, south africa

March 23, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Centurion Vaude win Queen Stage at 2018 Cape Epic

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
Cape Epic MarathonMTB

Centurion Vaude’s Daniel Geismayr and Nicola Rohrbach have won the 4th stage of the 2018 Cape Epic, yet still find themselves in fourth place on the general classification – five minutes behind Canyon Topeak. Catch up! Prologue | Stage One | Stage Two | Stage Three After a solitary night in Worcester, the race transitioned […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: biking, cape epic, centurion bikes, Epic, jaroslav kulhavy, mountain bike, MTB, Specialized, Stage Race, XCM

March 22, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Specialized teams lead Cape Epic

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
MarathonMTB Cape Epic

After the 2018 Cape Epic’s longest stage, Team Songo Investec Specialized’s top men’s and women’s teams will both start Thursday’s crucial Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic in the respective category leader’s jerseys. Catch up!: Prologue | Stage One | Stage Two Former five-time winner Christoph Sauser has become a super mentor to the […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: alban lakata, biking, cape epic, Epic, jarolslav kulhavy, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, outside, south africa, Specialized, Stage Race

March 21, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Mechanical drama on Stage 2 of 2018 Cape Epic

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
MarathonMTB Cape Epic

Stage 2 of the 2018 Cape Epic might look like a repeat performance for the men’s and women’s leaders – but results can belie the battles that lead to them. And this stage was no exception. Catch up on the prologue | Don’t miss the Stage 1 highlights Fumic and Avancini needed to edge ahead […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: annika langvad, biking, Cannondale, cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, Specialized, Stage Race

March 20, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

XCO riders hit back in Cape Epic Stage 1

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
MarathonMTB Cape Epic

While the Cape Epic Prologue showed that the marathon super stars of the Cape Epic might have the upper hand – Stage one showed something else entirely. On paper, Stage 1’s 110km/1900m course looked scripted for the marathon riders but the Cape Epic always delivers a surprise, and hardship. The racing set off at a […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: bikes, biking, cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, nino schurter, south africa, Stage Race

March 19, 2018 By Mike Blewitt Leave a Comment

Marathon racers take Cape Epic lead

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
Cape Epic MarathonMTB

A race like the Cape Epic won’t be won in the prologue, but Daniel Geismayr and Nicola Rohrbach sure made a point as the Centurion-Vaude team won the first hit out on Table Mountain. Did you see the bike check on Kaufmann’s Centurion?  With a somewhat technical course featuring washed-out corners and steep, tricky climbs, […]

Filed Under: Reports Tagged With: biking, cape epic, MarathonMTB, mountain bike, MTB, nino schurter, outside, south africa, Specialized, Stage Race

March 15, 2018 By Mike Blewitt 2 Comments

How Nino Schurter sets up his Scott Spark for the Cape Epic

Related Event: ABSA Cape Epic
MarathonMTB Nin Schurter Scott Spark Cape Epic

Now that the first round of the UCI World Cup in Stellenbosch is out of the way, many pro riders are finalising their preparation for the Cape Epic. With Nino Schurter and Matthias Stirnemann the reigning champions, there will be some pressure on the team to perform! Here’s a look at how the SCOTT-SRAM Team […]

Filed Under: Tech Tagged With: cape epic, MarathonMTB, Maxxis, mountain bike, nino schurter, Schurter, Scott, scott-sram, south africa, SRAM, Stage Race, XCO

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