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Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h RACE 9:53 after descent there's a regroup with @torpadoracing and @scottmtbracing #odlo but @songoinfo @iamspecialized has a mechanical

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h RACE 9:52 @BenBostrom arrives as backup, there's a scramble and @sauserwind and @frantisekrabon ride again

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h RACE Top of Rusty Gate: @torpadoracing first up, 45 seconds before @sauserwind @frantisekrabon @nschurter @philbuys .

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h RACE 9:23 Then @scottmtbracing #odlo , @teambulls 2 and @TeamTopeakErgon at 4:30

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h RACE 9:23 @torpadoracing attack on rusty gate climb, they are going for it today. @sauserwind and @frantisekrabon follow at 30sec

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h So ladies and gents, it seems as if we are in for another dramatic day in the 2014 #AbsaCapeEpic!!! Hang on, much more action coming!

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Huge respect for the @centurionvaude guys possibly sacrificing a place on podium to help @TeamTopeakErgon - #greatsportsmanship #gentlemen

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Team @TorqZoneCycles with broken peddle. Receives one from outsider. Might get 1hour penalty. Noted by commisaire. pic.twitter.com/ovcJtkxdB9 View photo

Leaders over the summit,

Dunno if i will give my ENVE Wheels to anyone, I dont care who u are...!!!

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Team @centurionvaude changing 2 tyres at WP1. They assisted @TeamTopeakErgon when they had 2 flats prior to WP1. pic.twitter.com/r3kP4kQzTp Expand

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Mechanical #Asrin Cycling of @Craigboyes and @LBKnipe Changing rear tyre. Only leaving WP1 at 9:21 pic.twitter.com/BR6QN8v2w1 Expand

Team RECM ‏@Team_RECM 9h .@AbsaCapeEpic WP1, 49km: Kleinhans/Langvad lead; Suss/Bigham +2'30"

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h RACE 9:09 @scottmtbracing #odlo, @sauserwind @frantisekrabon @teambulls 2 @torpadoracing on front at Serengeti clumb. Gap to yellow - 4min

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Second Mixed team through WP1 about 1min down on #Synergy who hasn't stopped at the WP!!! Mistake??? #absacapeepic

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h 1st Mixed in #synergy riding with 3rd Women of @jenniestenerhag and @TheresaRalph at WP1. Team RECM ‏@Team_RECM 9h .@AbsaCapeEpic WP1, 49km: Scott 1&2, Torpado, Songo 1&2, BMC, Bulls 2&3, RECM lead, Topeak +3'35"; BIXS +4'10"; Cannondale +6'00"

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Team @kevinevansracin and @MaxKnoxcycling in at WP1. Kevin asking @dannicholl where are the burgers? @FedGroupItec pic.twitter.com/eaQPmZCZtU Expand

Leaders about 2km from summit

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Bulls 3 has mechanical. Changing front wheel at WP1. #absacapeepic pic.twitter.com/QArtvmunLr Expand

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h Fun at WP1 as @Josehermida has time to update supporters on @rudivanhouts #jajaja @dannicholl #joker pic.twitter.com/KHat1ZmVaQ Expand

Leaders are halfway up the Big Climb

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h 2nd Womens team in 2:30 down. #absacapeepic pic.twitter.com/nBp8wtEwJy Expand

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h #absacapeepic leaders of Women are in @Team_RECM No other women!! Gap to 2nd Women 2:30 pic.twitter.com/xYzWD8Cpoj Expand

BridgMinnaarStewart ‏@BridgStewart 9h Controversial morning. Apparently @AbsaCapeEpic rules don't apply to the Swiss when it comes to inside lines & dropping wrappers #injustice

Absa Cape Epic ‏@AbsaCapeEpic 9h #absacapeepic leading Masters and Grand Masters all together at WP1. pic.twitter.com/RVE5N2Puxo Expand