With the Absa Cape Epic upon us and for those of us not riding this year it’s time to sit back and enjoy the action. And the 2016 Epic is sure to be the most exciting yet. There’s more singletrack than ever before. More TV coverage. Live streaming. A competitive ladies’ field. And a men’s race without a major favourite. Plus if you ride a mountain bike you’ve surely got a few friends taking part too and you’ll have to follow their progress with as much dedication as you do the race for the zebra striped yellow jerseys.
Sus the 2016 Cape Epic:
Dates: 13 – 20 March 2016
Distance: 647km
Ascent: 14 950m
Website: www.cape-epic.com
Facebook: Cape Epic
Twitter: @CapeEpic
Instagram: capeepic
YouTube: Absa Cape Epic
Here are the Full Sus Predictions for the 2016 Epic
Men’s Race Winners: Team Bulls (by a whisker over Topeak Ergon) – Karl Platt will win his fifth Epic.
Women’s Race Winners: Spur Specialized (with Acsendis Health in a closer second than last year).
Absa African Jersey: USN PureFit – it’s got to be Darren Lill and Waylon Woolcock’s year.
Surprise Package: Spur Specialized Men – James Reid and Howard Grotts will be out to win UCI points so they’ll be targeting stage wins.
Most Exciting Stage: Stage 6 – 74km through the heartland of Cape MTB, Stellenbosch, it’ll be a cracker.
Best spot to watch live: Dead Man’s Tree – on Table Mountain Road during the Prologue.
Rider to Follow on Twitter: @ManuelFumic
Rider to Follow on Instagram: @craigkolesky
Photo by Gary Perkin/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS
