Ariane Kleinhans: An Epic Retrospective

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Ariane Kleinhans takes an emotional look back at her journey to a third-straight Absa Cape Epic title. Just what did it take to stand atop the women's podium after eight days in the world's toughest mountain bike race? Freelance writer Jazz Kushke finds out.

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[KarlvN]

She is an awesome athlete. I have much respect for her and Annika.

[mountainfun]

What a great epic story!

I do hope Emma reads the article.

[EmptyB]

Great read...nice to have a bit more insight

[CleatsnCleavage]

Thanks Jazz for this awesome piece on one of our power women who make the sport so interesting to be a part of.

[BrandonF_]

SA's (imported) Sweet(est)heart<3

[EvanB]

Enjoyed that thoroughly. Was interesting to see the naysayer comments after stage 1 - racing the Epic with your brakes on...

[Bat]

Nice reflection of her side. Also shows she is as human as us normal people. Respect for Ariane.

[BenReaper]

Great write-up,excellent results from a great gall,especially with all that has gone on with her over the past few months.

I applaud you Ariane![emoji122]

[Oxter]

what a awesome lady!!!

[CAAD4]

What a Champion. Respect!

[Mntboy]

A wonderful athlete and an even better person. Great to see her so motivated to race well to help inspire the next-generation of riders.

[Jaco-fiets]

Respect!!!!!!!!!!

[xcd]

Real honesty !!!

Some riders don't want their competitors to know how they were feeling...by being that honest you set goals that are sometimes harder to overcome than just normal racing. Well done !!!! And good luck in getting back to your normal form.

[Wernpre]

Great read, what an awesome sports women!

[bertusras]

What a great write-up! Mad props!