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Cape Epic and 226ers: the perfect supplementation to compete
Cape Epic returns, the most demanding MTB career in the world of cycling
Between the days March 20 and 27 The 19th edition of the ABSA CAPE EPIC in the Cabo de South Africa region. A competition with a wild tour that is characterized by its immense spaces and collects inhospitable landscapes, but of extraordinary beauty.
Around 1,350 cyclists They will face this mental, physical and emotional challenge that will take them to the limit throughout the race with the toughest conditions that are lived in a mountain bike competition.
226ers will be present in Cape Town by the hand of their teams Scott Cala Bandida that will run with Sergio Mantecón and Josemari Sánchez, and of Cannondale Vas Arabay which will have 2 couples, Roberto Bou and Miguel Muñóz in male category and with Mónica Calderón and Grete Steinburg In the female category.
The 2023 edition will travel 658K with 15,775 meters of unevenness accumulated divided into 8 stages. The route premieres virgin land so far, combined with mythical scenarios included Groenlandberg, a peak that has left their mark on those who have surpassed it and that will be the protagonist of the queen stage.
This competition It is disputed in pairs, essential requirement to guarantee a greater security. If the two runners separate more than 2 minutes are penalized. The organization allows all participants to be finished, but forces them to dress a leopard jersey if they break any rule and stop counting for the classification.
The race begins with a prologue where Cyclists will fight for output positions on the paths of Meerendal Wine Estate and the Great Network of Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club. In addition, this edition is committed to the return of a second chrono in the middle of the race, that is, 2 of the 8 stages will be counterreloj.
These are the details of the 8 days of competition:
- Foreword - 27 km and +750 m
- Stage 1 - 98 km and +2.550 m
- Stage 2 - 116 km and +1.850 m
- Stage 3 - 108 km and +2.600 m
- Stage 4 - CRI - 47 km and +875 m
- Stage 5 - 102 km and +2.450 m
- Stage 6 - 82 km and +2.300 m
- Stage 7 - 78 km and +2.400 m
The Cape Epic was founded in 2004 by Kevin Vermaak. Edition after edition has positioned itself as The most prestigious and with the highest level of competitors. Fame and prestige is partly due to professional cyclists who have run it.
In 2020 The test was acquired By Advance Publication, brand owners Ironman.
