Absa Cape Epic 2018

[andreas17777]

What happened today when the cannondale factory guy bumped into the american, sorry dont know names. Was it on purpose or accidental? They both crashed but the american took it hard.

[GLuvsMtb]

Ok, so do you guys think that riders that actually did the Epic cares which one was the toughest?

[Mntboy]

Just do it

I would if knew any.

 

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[SwissVan]

I would if knew any rich sugar mommies.

 

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[Mntboy]

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I guess I walked into that one!

 

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[nathrix]

What happened today when the cannondale factory guy bumped into the american, sorry dont know names. Was it on purpose or accidental? They both crashed but the american took it hard.

Manuel Fumic and Jeremiah Bishop

https://instagram.com/p/BgwaHdIjawA/

[Andrew_Smith]

Manuel Fumic and Jeremiah Bishop

https://instagram.com/p/BgwaHdIjawA/

 

Wow, looked like Fumic leaned in with his head...

['Dale]

A race incident no doubt

The German Champ lost control as he changes his line on variable terrain

And ow!

[nathrix]

A race incident no doubt

The German Champ lost control as he changes his line on variable terrain

And ow!

Looks like Fumic’s front wheel touched the front rider’s rear wheel.

['Dale]

Looks like Fumic’s front wheel touched the front rider’s rear wheel.

Meanwhile, I don't like tents ⛺

Cool short vid by Spez on accommodation

 

[SwissVan]

A race incident no doubt

The German Champ lost control as he changes his line on variable terrain

And ow!

Variable terrain.... ?

 

Worst thing he does not even appear to show any concern

[dev null]

Fumic has been watching one too many of the Manx Missile sprinting videos. 

[MTBeer]

Manuel Fumic and Jeremiah Bishop

https://instagram.com/p/BgwaHdIjawA/

who is the german d 0 0 s? Didn't even check if the other oke was ok?

[scotty]

Meanwhile, I don't like tents ⛺

Cool short vid by Spez on accommodation

 

Few years back they sold these tents to public, I bought 2 and they still going strong. 

[Patchelicious]

Let’s just call a spade a spade, it was a headbutt.

[Rapunzel]

people are too pedantic about what they eat in general, so when they do get something with a little bit of the dreaded lurgy in it their stomach can't handle it.

 

This applies in general, not just to racing snakes.

I have an immune system that is normally invincible (sick about once every 5 years, 12 years since I last had a tummy bug) and I came down the night before queen stage. I do not consume gels / sugary drinks and practise good hygiene so it would be unfair to lay the blame at the door of those of us who got it.

By the end of the Wednesday, unconfirmed reports say that over 200 people had been treated for gastro.

There are many areas where the spread of illness could have been averted.

• Better sanitation: There is virtually no running water in the race village - the 11 taps of potable water for all the riders are used for washing and filling bottles, brushing teeth, washing faces and hands ... and then non-potable water at the showers for washing clothing. Other than this, only hand sanitizer or the wipes you get at the supermarket for cleaning trolley handles)
• Staff toilets not equipped with hand sanitizer (trust me when you have a tummy bug, you have to use whatever portaloo is closest and the thought of people touching my food, suitcase, bike, ... after using these loos is not a nice one)
• Get the professionals in to assist instead of pretending there's no problem. This is an increasing problem each year. Epidemiologists specialise in locating the source and preventing the spread of illness and could have helped prevent this in 2018 / could help prevent it again in 2019