Cape Epic 2026

[SwissVan]

11 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

The finale is going to be a hike-a-bike for anyone seeded F and back. The last few groups will have a long day out thanks to traffic jams

going to make a sign . Bike walking tickets for sale here!

This is the most frustrating situation to be in… been there and dunnit 

IMO if there ever comes a next time the strategy would be to go hard and fast on the prologue and first few stages just to try get a better starting group and reduce the time lost standing / walking behind absa bankers / riders who can’t ride basic uphill single tracks

 

[V18]

Tried the "take a shot game every time commentator says drama" game... Booking myself in after this broadcast for a stomach pump and pre-emptive pancreatitis work up. 

[MongooseMan]

Goosebump stuff

[Eugene Oppelt]

4 different partners

 4 victories

 Matt Beers - everything he touches turns into gold and what an ambassador to the sport

[J Wakefield]

Thank the heavens that is over 

[KieserJ]

Heart rate was zone 4 on the couch for those last 15km. Amazing racing, well done boys. 🥹👏

[babse]

Yoh what a finish. What drama 🤣😭

 

That grit and determination from the saffas was unreal. So chuffed for Matt and Tristan! Again that 4min fightback on stage2 or 3 was underrated. Also enjoyed the vibes from canyon boys. That was some spectacle from the couch... Kudos!!! No DNA just RSA 🇿🇦🔥🏆

*I'll reserve my comment on the ladies race for now 🫢

[Eugene Oppelt]

“I saw his potential and supported him. And today, it feels like a full circle for me. In many ways, I feel like a grandpa, like Tristan’s father…”

~ Matthew Beers

📸 @michael.chiaretta / @muzikstation

[Eugene Oppelt]

Always feels like soft sunshine, the effervescent Candice Lill. Resilient. Persistent. Courageous.

Another great ambassador for the sport and South Africa. What a win with her 1st timer partner in Alessandra Keller.

📸 @jumpcut_media_co

 

[The Bull Shark]

I have to eat my words.

Well done Tristan, you proved me wrong. You must have eaten your fair share of cement and still came up tops.

Me, my wife and son was at the bottom of G-Spot and saw them coming through, counted the gap and knew they had it in the bag.

I hope they stay as a team for next year's race.

Edited March 22 by The Bull Shark

[ChrisF]

20 hours ago, ChrisF said:

@Titan Racing Bikes

@DVille Cyclery

 

18 PB's on Stage 6 by Charlene on a TitanRacing bike.

 

 

Pity they got stuck in traffic on Stages 1 & 2 ....

 

That bike has done most of the stage races the last 12 months, even age cat podiumed.

 

Some solid RacingTitans n your line up.

 

@DVille Cyclery has taken good care of Charlene through all these races and training rides.

@DVille Cyclery

@Titan Racing Bikes

 

27 PB's for  Charlene on the final day ...

 

Shout out for Alpine coaching.  Excellent result and consistant progress for a first time team.  Long 12 months of consistant training certainly showing dividends 🏆

Edited March 22 by ChrisF

[mrcg]

"You can't believe only once you have achieved it, you need to believe to be able to do it".

Giant hats off and deep bow to the Specialized team of Matt and Tristan. Incredible effort from the youngster, and it finally hit him in that interview with Max. The tears flowing freely, realising he beat such a large bunch of world class riders in the most prestigious multi day stage race.

Of course, without Matt, this would not have been possible. We still nostalgically and rightly often mention Burry, but now after all that Matt has achieved, he is definitely on the same step and richly deserves the biggest plaudits and acknowledgement. 4 wins with 4 different partners is an epic achievement, topped by cajoling a real talent to the top step this time around. It cannot be understated what both have achieved and they have made South Africa so very proud.

My heart also beams with Candices' success. Finally her resilience and awesome nature have paid off. Huge congratulations to her and Darren, and of course Allesandra (amazing rider!). Clearly remember doing Joberg2c with them 2016 and just knowing that Candice has what it takes. Some things take time, but man it must taste so sweet right now.

[Headshot]

On 3/20/2026 at 12:32 PM, Headshot said:

That was race craft - puts the yellow guys off guard for tomorrow's fight back.

And I was right ✅️

[W Smith]

2 minutes ago, mrcg said:

"You can't believe only once you have achieved it, you need to believe to be able to do it".

Giant hats off and deep bow to the Specialized team of Matt and Tristan. Incredible effort from the youngster, and it finally hit him in that interview with Max. The tears flowing freely, realising he beat such a large bunch of world class riders in the most prestigious multi day stage race.

Of course, without Matt, this would not have been possible. We still nostalgically and rightly often mention Burry, but now after all that Matt has achieved, he is definitely on the same step and richly deserves the biggest plaudits and acknowledgement. 4 wins with 4 different partners is an epic achievement, topped by cajoling a real talent to the top step this time around. It cannot be understated what both have achieved and they have made South Africa so very proud.

My heart also beams with Candices' success. Finally her resilience and awesome nature have paid off. Huge congratulations to her and Darren, and of course Allesandra (amazing rider!). Clearly remember doing Joberg2c with them 2016 and just knowing that Candice has what it takes. Some things take time, but man it must taste so sweet right now.

I remember more than a decade ago (Perhaps much longer) when the elite men traversed the Prins Albert pass during an Epic stage there was not a single South African rides in the leading bunch . Every magazine lamented this.Roll forward to 2026 and we had  a number of Saffas dictating the pace on very steep clinbs.As for Matt, he is just on a next level.Congratulations to Matt and Tritan.It is fantastic to have a  South African team at the top the elites. .

[The Bull Shark]

And not a peep from our local media and news outlets. But we understand who controls the media.

[Titleist]

20 minutes ago, The Bull Shark said:

And not a peep from our local media and news outlets. But we understand who controls the media.

Die Burger has written about it every day this week.