News bot Posted October 24, 2021 Share South African Marathon Champion Matt Beers and French mountain biker Jordan Sarrou – the 2020 cross-country World Champion – won the 2021 Absa Cape Epic today at Val de Vie. In doing so, Beers becomes the first South African winner of the men’s event since the late Burry Stander, while Sarrou is the first-ever French winner of the Elite men’s category. View full article M L, TheoG, Sid the Sloth and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titleist Posted October 24, 2021 Share Can you report on the “Bikes of the Epic” please? robsc, DJuice and Rowl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJuice Posted October 24, 2021 Share How about an article about every day working hero’s. Article about Bikehub members, @babse. justinafrika, Sid the Sloth, babse and 4 others 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titleist Posted October 24, 2021 Share 17 minutes ago, DJuice said: How about an article about every day working hero’s. Article about Bikehub members, @babse. Yeah that would be nice. The amateurs, paying their own way and completing the Epic is worth a lot more than the pro’s. Sepia and OVERDRIVE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Smith Posted October 24, 2021 Share Why ? Beers and Sarrou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Smith Posted October 24, 2021 Share Being strong and winning one of the top races in the world and you want to watch the back markers. Really ? What is it about doppies that you find fascinating? Sid the Sloth and Danger Dassie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 24, 2021 Share 59 minutes ago, W Smith said: Being strong and winning one of the top races in the world and you want to watch the back markers. Really ? What is it about doppies that you find fascinating? The racing and tactics IS good to watch, and should be the emphasis on race day. But hearing the accounts of the privateers is another chapter I would appreciate. The rider that made it back just before the cut off ... do any of these riders actually service their own bikes, as the commentators eluded to today .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted October 24, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, DJuice said: How about an article about every day working hero’s. Article about Bikehub members, @babse. Matt works every day does he not? Same as everyone in that article? Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJuice Posted October 24, 2021 Share 24 minutes ago, J Wakefield said: Matt works every day does he not? Same as everyone in that article? Indeed he does, working harder than the average Bikehub member. Congrats to Matt and yourself, for identifying Matt, mentoring him…first saffa after Burry. My comment was not to be disrespectfull, infact was thinking why not a article about the work yourself, Jeroen and Science2Sport are doing. Struggle to do 5hours of training a week, just amazed by Dr Uria. Remember fondly of my ride with you and even a new to cycling Dr Postumas, even the highs he is reaching, in total awe, getting up at 3am to hit the trainer, this is what I was after. To kick myself in the ass for not getting up at 5am.. Now get Alan and Matt together again, sponsered by a big corporate SA, and go and win Epic by all SAFA team. Edited October 24, 2021 by DJuice Spelling J Wakefield, Rowl, babse and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted October 24, 2021 Share Hold your girlfriend or boyfriend the way Matt holds Jordan. ???? What a defining achievement for Matt. Following his arc now as a Cape Epic winner will be very interesting. justinafrika, DJuice, nickc and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted October 24, 2021 Share 11 minutes ago, DJuice said: Indeed he does, working harder than the average Bikehub member. Congrats to Matt and yourself, for identifying Matt, mentoring him…first saffa after Burry. My comment was not to be disrespectfull, infact was thinking why not a article about the work yourself, Jeroen and Science2Sport are doing. Struggle to do 5hours of training a week, just amazed by Dr Uria. Remember fondly of my ride with you and even a new to cycling Dr Postumas, even the highs he is reaching, in total awe, getting up at 3am to hit the trainer, this is what I was after. To kick myself in the ass for not getting up at 5am.. Now get Alan and Matt together again, sponsered by a big corporate SA, and go and win Epic by all SAFA team. I was just pulling your leg bud. I get what you were saying/requesting. in fairness to the people doing this article it’s probably a lot quicker and easier to get a winning article like this than get hold of the average rider and do a more detailed article. Just Jacques, DJuice and Danger Dassie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted October 24, 2021 Share Brilliant to see a Saffa on the top step at the Epic. Hoping he lands that world pro team contract very soon. He has smoked some of the best marathon bikers in the world. Can't see why he shouldn't be on the World Marathon Series against these okes every other week. I'm sure Jordan will be the first to write his testimonial letter ???? justinafrika and DJuice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 24, 2021 Share 3 minutes ago, babse said: Brilliant to see a Saffa on the top step at the Epic. Hoping he lands that world pro team contract very soon. He has smoked some of the best marathon bikers in the world. Can't see why he shouldn't be on the World Marathon Series against these okes every other week. I'm sure Jordan will be the first to write his testimonial letter ???? Looking forward to your race report ???? babse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinafrika Posted October 24, 2021 Share 2 hours ago, W Smith said: Being strong and winning one of the top races in the world and you want to watch the back markers. Really ? What is it about doppies that you find fascinating? *toppie Seraj ain’t no back marker, he ain’t no toppie (some of my fellow IRL toppies may even deal a surprise). He and Etnard achieved a great result. Much much respect!! Edited October 24, 2021 by justinafrika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Nicely detailed race report and visuals. Would also like to read some back marker accounts at some point. But let's also put it in perspective, this is a race report generated by Cape Epic's media office on the day under deadline pressures, with images. By default on the day's finish it will be the sharp end, same as TdF, Dakar Rally etc.. Later in the week it would be nice to see some material on the rest of the field, in my experience there often is. Through Cape Epic's media, blog posts and general press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted October 28, 2021 Share If you have some time, give Wildair interview with Beers a listen! Very interesting hear him unpack the race and his experience racing with Jordan DieselnDust and Danger Dassie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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