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23/03/2026

🔥 History made at the Absa Cape Epic

South Africa’s Matt Beers & Keegan Nortje deliver a historic performance, while Lill & Keller secure their first Epic victory.

A race of grit, strategy, and world-class endurance — and a finish that will be remembered.

📖 Full story:
https://endurance.sasportshub.com/endurance-hub/history-for-beers-and-nortje-and-firsts-for-lill-and-keller/

📸 Photo credit: Michael Chiaretta / Cape Epic
Coverage: SA Endurance HUB

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

20/03/2026

🔥 Courtney & Seiwald finally get their win

After relentless pressure and consistency, Courtney and Seiwald deliver at the Absa Cape Epic — claiming a well-earned stage victory.

The race is heating up. Every stage counts.

📖 Full story:
https://endurance.sasportshub.com/endurance-hub/courtney-and-seiwald-finally-get-their-win/

📸 Photo credit: Diwan Krige / Cape Epic
Coverage: SA Endurance HUB

19/03/2026

🔥 Pritzen & Stehli conquer the longest stage

Stage racing at its toughest.

South Africa’s Marc Pritzen and Switzerland’s Janina Stehli powered to victory in the longest stage of the Absa Cape Epic, delivering a performance built on endurance, control, and timing.

In a stage where energy management and resilience were everything, the duo executed to perfection — standing tall after one of the most demanding tests of the race.

As the Cape Epic continues, performances like this don’t just win stages… they shape the overall battle.

📖 Full race story:
https://endurance.sasportshub.com/endurance-hub/sas-pritzen-and-swiss-stehli-power-to-win-in-longest-stage/

📸 Photo credit: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic
Coverage: SA Endurance HUB

18/03/2026

Stage 2 of the Cape Epic done and dusted!💪
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18/03/2026

🔥 Gaze & Schwarzbauer finally get their reward

After relentless pressure and consistency, Sam Gaze and Luca Schwarzbauer delivered when it mattered — claiming a well-earned stage victory at the Absa Cape Epic.

Known for their explosive XCO speed, the duo translated that power into stage success, proving that timing, tactics, and resilience are everything in a race as demanding as the Cape Epic.

As the stages unfold, the margins tighten… and the battle for overall glory is heating up.

📖 Full race story:
https://endurance.sasportshub.com/endurance-hub/xc-specialists-gaze-and-schwarzbauer-finally-get-their-reward/

📸 Photo credit: Michael Chiaretta/ Cape Epic
Coverage: SA Endurance HUB

16/03/2026

🔥 Alleman & Stošek win Stage 1 at the Absa Cape Epic

Stage 1 of the Absa Cape Epic delivered serious racing drama as Hans Becking? wait correction – hold: Actually winners Wessel Alleman and Martin Stošek powered to victory, while South Africa’s Matt Beers and Keegan Nortje showed incredible fighting spirit to stay in the hunt.

The brutal opening stage tested riders with relentless terrain, heat, and tactical battles across the field — exactly what makes the Cape Epic one of the toughest MTB races on the planet.

With the race now fully underway, every stage will reshape the battle for the overall title.

📖 Full race story:
https://endurance.sasportshub.com/endurance-hub/beers-and-nortje-show-fighting-spirit-as-alleman-and-stosek-win-stage-1/

📸 Photo credit: Diwan Krige / Cape Epic
Coverage: SA Endurance HUB