She might be the world’s most-decorated women’s mountain biker, but Norway’s Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå is playing down her chances of a win in her debut Absa Cape Epic. “‘Survive and enjoy’ is the motto for Kathrin Stirnemann (her partner in Team World Bicycle Relief) and I,” said Dahle Flesjå. “We are approaching it as a great adventure … and, of course, as experience for next year’s participation in the Absa Cape Epic.” Switzerland’s Stirnemann, the cross country eliminator World Champion, revealed though that they do have some ambitions: “Our goal is to fight for a stage win. And I hope Gunn-Rita and I have a great adventure together.” Click here to view the article
