Cape Epic 2025

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The Absa Cape Epic 2025 is well underway. Cape Epic is an 8 day XCM stage race in South Africa that covers approximately 700km and 16000 meters of climbing. Roughly 680 two person teams compete in the race each year.

Local legend Andrew L’Esperance and his FOX-Shimano-FE teammate Rob Britton have moved up to 28th in the UCI Men’s Pro GC after a solid 20th place finish on Stage 4.

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Awesome thanks for posting!

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They are canceling stages due to extreme heat, looks like a true sufferfest.

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There were rumours floating around about checkpoints running our of water and possibly a couple of rider deaths during the stage, but those have been quashed.

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Looks like he is having a blast. Pretty positive on the 'gram.

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