Epic

Here you have it, all the Full Sus tales of Epic agony and elation, heartache and success against the odds. So take note and plan your 2015 race carefully. Each photo links to an article on the Full Sus website, so click on the ones that interest you to steady your nerves or provide some education or inspiration. 

But first let’s start with the beginning… the 2015 route

Sus the 2015 ABSA Cape Epic Route, stage by stage from Cape Town to Meerendal.
Sus the 2015 ABSA Cape Epic Route, stage by stage from Cape Town to Meerendal.

It might be too late for training but you can follow these tips to get your mind right and your body comfortable on the bike.

Get yourself set-up comfortably on your bike with an ErgoFit (Part 1 and Part 2) or a Body Geometry Bike Fitment.

Specialized Body Geometry Bike Fitment in action.
Specialized Body Geometry Bike Fitment in action.

It’s also essential to get your partnership right between you and your riding partner so heed Dr Clinton Gahwiler’s advice.

 

Photo by Oakpics.
Photo by Oakpics.

If you’re having mixed feelings about the Epic, you might enjoy a bit of comic relief from hipster cyclist and Epic virgin Steve Smith’s battle with assimilating his assault on the 2015 Epic into his merino wool wearing ways.

 

© www.NICKMUZIK.com
© www.NICKMUZIK.com

Behind the Scenes

Ever wonder how the pro’s race so fast day after day? Read about how well the rider’s are  looked after by RECM’s Kandice Buys and (the now defunct) Team FedGroup-Itec’s Bridgette Stewart.

Team RECM_2

2014 Ride Reports

What to know what the Epic takes? Read our collection of Ride Reports on the 2014 ABSA Cape Epic.

Building up to the 2014 Epic with Team JAG Magic 30.

JAG Magic 30_Pre Epci

Post Epic report from Team JAG Magic 30.

John Bayly (left) and Dominic Malan (right) join arms during stage 3 of the 2014 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Arabella Wines in Robertson to The Oaks Estate in Greyton, South Africa on the 26 March 2014 Photo by Greg Beadle/Cape Epic/SPORTZPICS
Greg Beadle | Cape Epic | SPORTZPICS

Official Full Sus ABSA Cape Epic report.

 

Karin Schermbrucker | ABSA Cape Epic | Sportzpics
Karin Schermbrucker | ABSA Cape Epic | Sportzpics

Brendan Snyman rode the 2014 ABSA Cape Epic to raise funds for the J9 Foundation, Joost van der Westhuizen’s charity which supports people suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Motor Neuron Disease). Here’s his Epic tale.

J9 at the Epic

 

 

 

Every mountain biker gets FOMO when the Cape Epic is on. Kate Slegrova had it bad in 2013, so she thought she’d do it one more time

Kate Stage 1_1

Lucas McDowall and Lionel Murray are more than just an average pair of Masters Category ABSA Cape Epic entrants. They were confident of a top 100 finish and were putting in the training to ensure they reached that goal. When disaster struck Lionel in the lead up to the big race Lucas thought their chances were shattered, little did he know what awaited them in the 2014 Epic.

Sick at the Epic cover

The Nguni Bulls team of Rens Rezelman (AKA Woody) and his riding partner, Andrew Koen (AKA Rocky) finished the 2014 ABSA Cape Epic in 49th position in the Masters category. To do so they had to overcome some serious obstacles, dished up by the weather, the race officials and a nasty virus. Here’s Rens’ account of eight tough days on a mountain bike.

 

Rens Rezelman
Rens Rezelman

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