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Launched only last summer, the all-new ONE-TWENTY has been well received by the cycling press and riders alike. Two of those riders, who instantly took a shine to our ‘jack of all trades’ trail bike, were José Antonio Hermida and Joaquim ‘Purito’ Rodríguez who have been spending time on the bike since its launch but […]

This year you will be able to get closer than ever to the Absa Cape Epic, by following the action from the Untamed African Mountain Bike Race live from the trails, at each race village or via the growing range of digital mediums. If spectating is not enough, you can engage further and play the […]

Mitas Tyres Pledge Support to Absa Cape Epic Riders to 2021 Mitas bicycle tyres have extended their partnership with the Absa Cape Epic and will continue to support riders through the harshest African terrain for at least another three years. Mitas, the largest European producer of bicycle tyres and tubes, has been supporting riders as […]

After embarking on the Cape Epic adventure for their first time in 2017, former Mountain Bike World Champion José Antonio Hermida and retired road racing super star Joaquim ‘Purito’ Rodríguez will put on their ‘MERIDA FACTORY RACING’ kit once again and head to the start line of the 2018 ABSA Cape Epic. Both riders, while […]

Christoph Sauser came out of retirement to get stuck into the Cape Epic one last time and bagged himself an amazing 2nd place with Jaroslav Kulhavy.  Some quality cinematography that really gets into the vibe of the race, just check out the pace these guys are holding on 100km+ days. Epic indeed! When Jaroslav Kulhavý […]