Matt Posted June 14, 2012 Share The Absa Cape Epic, the most televised mountain bike race in the world, has announced an increased prize purse of R1 million for the 10th edition of the race next year, which consolidates its position as mountain bike race with the largest prize purse in the world. The event’s total prize purse has doubled in a period of only three years. Says Kevin Vermaak, founder of the Absa Cape Epic: “I asked Susi (Christoph Sauser has been racing professionally since 1993, was a bronze medalist at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, World Marathon Champion in 2011 and 2007, three times Absa Cape Epic winner, European Marathon Champion in 2007, and World Cross-Country Champion in 2008, apart from being a six times Swiss Champion, amongst others) in the early days what his advise would be to grow our event in terms of professional participation, and his answer was, jokingly, to have R1 million in prize money. I’m delighted to announce that we can now offer exactly that. With our rich prize purse, we’d like to honour the effort that so many of the world’s top riders make to ride the race, travelling from around the world to be here. The Absa Cape Epic is by far the highest payout of any race in South Africa, road or mountain bike, and I’m happy that we can do this for cycling in our magnificent country.” Vermaak continues: “Up to 64% of the money will be paid to the top men’s teams and the overall general classification, with the rest going to the top ladies, mixed and masters teams. Next year is a celebratory year, being our 10th birthday event, and I’d like to thank our sponsors for their on-going support in working with us to grow this event. Telkom Business will continue to sponsor our intermediate hotspots, so I would like to thank them also for their contribution to our increased total prize purse.” Adds Lynn Naude, Absa General Manager Sponsorships and Events: “Celebrating the iconic 10th edition of the race is testimony to how this event continues to grow from strength to strength. The organisers’ decision to increase the prize purse will be an exciting incentive and well-deserved reward for the winners of the 2013 Absa Cape Epic. Absa is proud to have played its part in this journey and congratulates Kevin Vermaak and his team on reaching this milestone.” The race will once again see 1 200 riders in the start chute in 2013. Says Vermaak: “Even if we have all the world champions on the start line, the race remains absolutely achievable for anyone that sets his or her mind to do it. Riding alongside the world’s top riders is a huge plus, but perhaps what is even more important to the amateurs that come from all over the world, is the quality of the route and of our event services. This remains the core of what we’re about,” Vermaak concludes. The Absa Cape Epic, the largest mountain bike stage race in the world, celebrates its 10th event in 2013 and is bound to offer both riders and supporters a one-of-a-kind experience in the run up to and during the event. Visit www.cape-epic.com for more information. Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted June 14, 2012 Share Yeah, but,yeah, but who really won the 2012 Epic??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted June 14, 2012 Share Yeah, but,yeah, but who really won the 2012 Epic??? You wonder how things would have panned out if this prize money was for this year, mmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Ok so where do I enter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 14, 2012 Share Awesome.Prestigious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted June 14, 2012 Share so they're only about 20 years behind the green bank and their golf tournament, with the wrong currency! Edited June 14, 2012 by The Dictator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted June 14, 2012 Share @dryland1: R 100 000 for a stage win @bridgeCPT 2012!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Posted June 15, 2012 Share And for all our normal pleps it does not matter .. Good for the pro's though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowellingWulf Posted June 15, 2012 Share And for all our normal pleps it does not matter .. Good for the pro's though...Not entirely true, it'll push up your entry fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Fuel Posted June 15, 2012 Share Wow nothing good to say!!I think it is great. Well done Kevin. Good on you. I love that race and wish I could do it every year. Well done to the Epic and all that work there. Great race and keep it up.Also keep putting up the entrance fees as I don't want the whiney people of this country there. I want people who enjoy the race as much as me and who have fun during the 8 days of racing. Edited June 15, 2012 by Top Fuel G-Unit and Tumbleweed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 15, 2012 Share Still don't understand how the purse is so small. Or the entry is so expensive. If you come 2nd, you can't even pay your entry fee, excluding if you got sponsored. I am sure a 2nd placed athlete in such a big event should at least be able to cover his entry fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted June 15, 2012 Share Anybody needs a Vet partner to the win masters cat.Contact me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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