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I, a semi-pro athlete (37), want to fill an open spot in a team. My partner got lost. The entry/sponsoring was connected to him. Don't mind to race competitive or not. I trained well for EPIC one year. Now I'm just glad if I can ride. Unfortunately I only can do a sponsored entry. Daniel 063/5561828

Sven Nys is arguably the best cyclocross racer ever. Now the legendary Belgian – who earned the nickname “The Cannibal from Baal” as he notched up an astonishing 140 career victories – has set his sights on the 2017 Absa Cape Epic. Click here to view the article

The 2017 Absa Cape Epic sports the strongest men’s field in the 14-year history of the race, with up to six teams aiming for the top step of the podium. Several years of a special focus on the women’s race has born fruit in recent editions: the standard of the field has steadily got stronger and the racing more exciting. The trend continues in 2017 and the racing is bound to be thrilling as a number of the world’s top marathon racers pit themselves against one another. Click here to view the article

Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes form the “African MTB team” PYGA Euro Steel. Previously teammates riding as Scott LCB Factory Racing, 2017 sees them with new sponsors, and of course new bikes. The pair have a solid track record riding together, and have their eyes firmly on the Absa African jersey at this year’s Cape Epic, as well as on an overall podium spot. We caught up with them to check in on their race preparation, find out more about their plans for 2017, and of course their new bikes. Click here to view the article

maybe you could help us? We travel a long distance and we have a limit to how much we can bring on the plane...so we try to figure out what to bring and what we perhaps can buy in South Africa.. So could you please inform me (if you know)...if it possible to buy 'High 5' products - especially the 4:1 product? STANS NoTube latex CO2 cartridges Schwalbe tyres

Hi, unfortunately am unable to participate in the 2017 Cape epic and am therefore selling my entry and 1 supporter package. Entry 5500$, tracker + transponder deposit 200$,supporter package 900$, rider change fee 200$. Total 6800 $ US Please send me a message if you're interested: bartjekr@outlook.com Rgds Bart

PLEASE DON'T EMAIL ANY MORE I have an international entry to offer, to ride with my partner, he is from Barcelona. I broke my collarbone this past weekend and won't recover in time. If interested please email me: wolfthyssen@gmail.com Cheers Wolf

I am trying to find somebody who has an entry but needs a partner. I'm a 49 year old male. I'm a Brit living in San Diego and my flight to Cape town is already booked. I arrive on March 12th. I am mid pack material at best. I go uphill well but technical descending is not my strong point. I have done several mountain bike stage races since 2014 including Yak Attack, Brec Epic, BC Bike Race, Sudety Mountain Bike Challenge (Poland), Alpac Attack and Titan Desert. I'm more than willing to pay my 50%. Please e-mail me at: chrismaund@gmail.com

The Cape Epic recently announced that it would be charging participants per laundry bag they handed in. Fair or just milking it?

I'm looking for a partner to join the 2017 Cape Epic. Share 50% of the entry and other costs. Aiming to likely finish in the top half of the field. If you feel prepared for this year's ride and have descent MTB skills contact me if you're interested. Any previous Epic, multi-day MTB stage race results and perhaps your strava profile would be helpful.

Been training for Epic but entry did not materialize please see a brief insight of myself below. * saw a nutrionalist in October 2015 (was 102kgs) * Now 178cm weighing 72kgs * been with DCS Coaching (Erica Green) since 15th of January 2016 * Participated in the following events - Wine 2 Whales Race; Dr Evil;Coronation DC and most of the 1 day events. * Upcoming events - Attakwas full; Tankwa Trek * also doing the Epic boot Camp with DCS Please contact me on 0828928422 or email a-zlogistics@telkomsa.net Regards, Ziehaad Salie

For the first time in its history the 2018 Absa Cape Epic field will include teams who have qualified to take part by completing another event. Click here to view the article

German Manuel Fumic and Brazilian Henrique Avancini lit up the 2016 Absa Cape Epic with a thrilling win on the Grand Finale – the prestigious final stage. Click here to view the article

So it's a month away, I can't actually believe it. So let me jump into this quickly. My partner and I have not booked a mechanic / service package. What is your take on that? Also, I'm considering the nutrition package. Anybody done it before? Is it worth it or a novelty? Cheers, A blisfully ignorant first time Epic rider.

We're first timers for Cape Epic, and I read in another post that many suggested to get a 'service package' - and I understood it like a package that someone will then take care of you bike (beside the washing already offered by the organizers) I can see a personal nutrition package in the store...but not a 'service package' Could anyone pleas tell me if you can arrange for someone to take care of your bike...like oil, break pads, chain etc? Thanks Bo & Carsten from Denmark

The contest for the Absa Cape Epic’s prestigious Exxaro Special Jersey just got a whole lot more intense with news that the winners will get to spend eight days at an elite sports performance academy in Belgium. Click here to view the article

My team is taking a different approach for accommodation and do not need our motor home parking slot. We bought it for R12,000. Selling it for R12,000. First come, first serve. PM me.

OMX Pro Team’s Martin Gluth will pair up with Julian Schelb for the 2017 Cape Epic. The German duo will be aboard the Silverback Sesta Superbike, and with unparalleled and focussed support from their bike partner, will ride under the team name, ‘Silverback OMX’ for the eight days of untamed African adventure that is Cape Epic. The Sesta is tried, tested and proven at the Cape Epic, having been raced to a stage win and a third place in 2015, and numerous top tens in 2016. Click here to view the article

Anyone selling an international entry? I have the money and a partner...ready to go!

Sally-Anne Barber Physiotherapy will be returning back to the ABSA Cape Epic for the 4th time in 2017 to provide Physiotherapy and Sports Massage for the riders. All post race physio/massage will be done in the supporters village/mobile homes at the end of stages 1 to 6 by a registered physiotherapists. We are able to offer you the following services: · 6x post-race 45 minute Sport Massages/Physiotherapy sessions · Strapping/needling/bracing as required · Physiotherapy support at the Prologue to assess any injuries (please note that this package does not include a massage post prologue). Ice will be provided if needed. All our therapists have at least 6-10 years worth of experience. The riders will contact us as they complete each stage to arrange a time for their physio/massage session. To view some of the feedback from some of our riders from last year please have a look at our face book page. https://www.facebook.com/sabphysio Please contact me should require our rates or have any further queries. All the best with the rest of your training Sally-Anne Barber 082 257 6624 sal@sallyannebphysio.co.za

What is the general consensus.....should you take malaria protection for Cape Epic???

I was invited to for part of the ABSA pride for the Cape Epic 2017. I immediately started training with a coach in September 2016 and put in a lot of hard work over the past 5 months. My base training for the Epic started in December and I did 2200km in December. I then ramped up the intensity in the second week of January with interval training. I went down for my first Attakwas which I finished very well in 6h11. Last weekend I had a golf tour on the south coast of KZN. We played at southbroom on the Friday morning after which we headed to the beach. We were throwing a ball to each other and the one throw just drifted over my head. I turned around to catch it and in the process I stepped into a hole of about 20cm deep with my left leg. The leg hyperextended and I immediately knew that I hurt something. What is it and how bad is it was my first thought. We headed to the hospital as my calf was swollen up about 3 times its normal size. The initial prognosis was that I most likely tore my calf but I should be okay to at least get to the start line. The next morning X-rays was taken of my knee and a sonar of my calf. When the results came back my Cape Epic dream was broken as was my Tibial Plateau. I tore my calf muscle quite badly as well. I am getting an MRI tomorrow with surgery to sort out my knee on Friday. There is always 2018, and I will come back stronger!!! It just sucks after all the hard work that something so silly can cause such big damage.

Hello, I am searching for a partner to race Cape Epic 2017. I just got my invite and have now 10 days left for confirmation. I am from southern Germany, 36 years old and doing mountain biking for about 20 years. I do 3.5 watts/kg at my FTP and I am usually finishing marathon races in the middle of the pack. I have no sponsors so you would have to cover your half or bring a sponsor. I hope to hear from you. Regards sholst

Good day, I'm looking for a partner to ride the ABSA Cape Epic with between 19 and 26 March 2017. I have secured an entry so my partner must share the entry and all other costs evenly. If you interested, please contact me via email on rollo@telkomsa.net. Thanks, Simon

Hye, my boyfriend will participate to the 2017 Cape epic race and I will join him. Yesterday I try to buy à supporter package but it's sold out. So I'm looking for someone who sale his supporter package. If someone can help me or give me advise for sleeping near the competitors camp. Another question : could I entry into the camp even I don't have a competitor or supporter package ? Thank you very much for your help and answers. Marie-Jo (French)