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Cape Epic

Covid-19 concerns close doors on Cape’s money-spinning events
Article
/ 15 March 2020

Covid-19 concerns close doors on Cape’s money-spinning events

The Two Oceans ultramarathon is latest in a slew of high-profile gatherings to be cancelled due to the pandemic

By Lester Kiewit
Absa Cape Epic: Done and dusted
Article
/ 1 April 2014

Absa Cape Epic: Done and dusted

Craig McKune looks back on eight days on a bike riding alongside race partner Rory van Zyl – the good, the bad and the ultimate satisfaction.

By Craig Mckune
Absa Cape Epic: Seven hours in the saddle
Article
/ 24 March 2014

Absa Cape Epic: Seven hours in the saddle

AmaBhungane reporter Craig McKune finds tackling stage one of the Cape Epic a bit tough. Here’s how he fared.

By Craig Mckune
Brutal biking in preparation for the Cape Epic
Article
/ 22 January 2014

Brutal biking in preparation for the Cape Epic

The M&G’s Craig McKune gets a reality check during the Attakwas Challenge that he rode in preparation for the eight-day Cape Epic. Here’s day one.

By Craig Mckune
Gruelling race grips the biking masses
Article
/ 25 March 2011

Gruelling race grips the biking masses

On Friday 1 200 mountain bikers will be greasing their chains, folding their spandex shorts and begging for viruses to leave them alone.

By Craig Mckune
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Article
/ 29 March 2010

Platt and Sahm take top honours in Cape Epic race

The Bulls Team of Karl Platt and Stefan Sahm walked away with top honours as overall winners of this year’s exciting Absa Cape Epic.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 March 2009

Inspiring tale of Cape Epic’s oldest rider

The 63-year-old Malan van Rensburg from Pretoria is the oldest participant in this year’s Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race.

By Staff Reporter

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