Cycling News and Race Results

Previous winners of the Absa Cape epic in 2010, 2009 and 2007 and one of the world’s best mountain biking teams, Karl Platt (34) and Stefan Sahm (35), will be back at this year’s event, which takes place from 25 March to 1 April.

The MTN Sabie ultra-marathon which is scheduled to take place this coming Saturday (25 February), may turn out to be a dress rehearsal for the Absa Cape Epic.

The final stage of this year’s Absa Cape Epic was short, but not easy. Old Viljoen’s Pass and Nuweberg reminded riders that it was not over yet. Trail builders cut new routes and Dr Evil warned riders of a final few surprises before the traditional finish at Lourensford, where riders were reunited with their loved ones – a life’s task accomplished and an experience they will never forget.

Switzerland’s Christoph Sauser and his South African team mate Burry Stander (36ONE Songo Specialized) dominate this year’s Absa Cape Epic by securing their 5^th stage win in stage 5 of this year’s Absa Cape Epic in 5:19.30,7.

In what was another sprint finish, Karl Platt (Bulls) again emerged victorious at the second stage of today’s Columbia Grape Escape. Next over the finish line was Burry Stander (Specialized USN), followed by Kevin Evans (Team 360life) in third place.

Karl Platt (Bulls) won the first stage of the inaugural Columbia Grape Escape today in a nail-biting finish. Hot on his heels was Kevin Evans , followed by team mate David George (both Team 360life).

Karl Platt (Team Bulls) proved on Saturday by winning the MTN Sabie ultra-marathon that patience is a virtue.

There is no guarantee that a South African mountain biker will win the MTN Attakwas ultra-marathon race on Saturday, 15 January.