Teams start 15 seconds apart with the fastest teams starting first and then going down the order of their general classification position. To many riders, the absa cape epic is an opportunity to raise funds for charities close to their hearts. Awesome nino schurter tail whip at absa cape epic 20 youtube. Whilst his training regime is grueling and demanding of his time, he has a passion for africa, so in the offseason, you will find him here exploring the great outdoors. Schurter, stirnemann win 2017 cape epic in the bunch. Nino schurter during stage 4 of the 20 cape epic image credit. When asked, were quick to say our first love is road cycling. Note that the 2016 cape epic survey would have included 2015 purchasing patterns, before the rand hit its first big wobble on 9 december 2015.
It has been accredited as hors categorie beyond categorisation by the union cycliste internationale. The cape epic, full name absa cape epic, is an annual mountain bike stage race held in the. The annual cape epic is at the top of the agenda of cape winelands and international mountain bike events. Timothy is one of south africas top mountain bike athletes. Nina and reta are on a mission to race the absa cape epic. The pairs are preparing for the absa cape epic at the end. Many of them have not crammed a saddle between their thighs since the 20 tour. Nino schurter, lars forster y otros miembros del equipo. Scottsrams nino schurter and lars forster dominated the 2019 cape epic, the worlds most prestigious mtb stage race.
Many things needed to come together for a successful experience, including preparation, health, equipment, weather and luck. In the mens category race it was reigning world champion nino schurter and. It is the focal point of our designs and apparel development. Check out for the latest in cycling and mountain biking news, freeride videos, photos, events and more. Better than four cape epic tv episode 2012 release.
Cross country world champion nino schurter scottodlo racing will. Jaar, mannen, vrouwen, gemengd, masters, grand masters. Mountain biking videos from a variety of sources will be listed on this page, as available. I am so happy with the adventure that lead up to and included the cape epic. The 2018 absa cape epic champions are back in business and they are feeling confident ahead of the 2020 absa cape epic.
Watch nino schurters disasterfilled cape epic attempt mbr. Stage 1 of the absa cape epic is always referred to as one of the most challenging of the race, and it was no different for the 2014 event. Over het grote doel van nino schurter dit jaar bestaat geen twijfel. This 8day, 800km gauntlet, is undertaken by pros and. Stirnemann was unable to find the power to keep pace with schurter almost from the start of the prologue and the pair lost time over their rivals. Cape epic trademark of world triathlon corporation. The land rover vehicles that provide support to the riders and organisers are now an iconic sight at the event even the absa cape epic needs a vehicle of unparalleled capability that can effortlessly traverse the rugged terrain of.
Taking place in south africa, it tests teams of two riders to take on the challenge of racing over some of the hardest terrain on the planet. Xco nove mesto 20 trackwalk with nino schurter youtube. In a stunning final at the worlds greatest mountain biking happening, the world champion and his south african compan skip to content. Organizing sporting and cultural events, namely, cycling competitions and mountain bicycle competitions. Nino schurter of scottodlo mtb racing team and partner phil buys gave it the perfect frame.
Schurters dream of becoming the first rider to defend the absa cape epic crown since christoph sauser in 201220 was over. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. A shorter stage, but still a fair amount of climbing. He and team scottsram partner, swiss countryman and absa cape epic novice matthias stirnemann, were cautious beforehand about their prospects but their aggressive and high tempo approach soon had them at the front of the field. Mountain bike action is the number one selling magazine devoted to the sport of mountain biking. A route of 647 kilometres and 15 550 metres of climbing had been laid out, race villages had been erected, and the world was ready for the untamed action of the race that measures all, but on the evening of friday march, the 2020 absa cape epic was cancelled. Winning the cape epic, all world cup races and the world championships is my perfect season i will remember for ever. We will update here with the best and latest live feeds at broadcast time.
Nino schurter on cape epic, the olympic year, and fan questions ep. First staged in 2004, the race typically covers more than 700 kilometres 435 miles, and lasts eight days a prologue and seven stages. Nino schurter on cape epic, the olympic year, and fan questions. Nino schurter set on absa cape epic revenge 20190129. Awesome nino schurter tail whip at absa cape epic 20. Nino schurter en lars forster lieten er na het grote tijdverlies gisteren geen gras overgroeien om terug wat dichter bij het geel te kruipen.
Schurter teams up with buys for cape epic cyclingnews. He finished 25th in the general classification of the 2017 edition of the absa cape epic. Better than four cape epic tv episode 2012 on imdb. The cape epic is the most difficult mountain bike stage race in the world. Read the latest posts about cape epic on bike magazine. Mountain biking live absa cape epic mtb videos note. The stage was as tough as it was beautiful with the most spectacular views rewarded after the most demanding. Welcome to our live coverage guide for the 2019 absa cape epic cape epic en direct. Nino schurter leads the scott train through grabouw during stage five. Two months before the 20 absa cape epic burry stander was killed when he. To regain the title he was forced to concede in 2018.
Mountain biking action sports cape epic 2016 stage 7. Jaroslav will ride south africas absa cape epic on a unique mountain bike. This episode of better than four comes from deep in the wilderness of south africa, where 1200 riders take part in the absa cape epic untamed african mountain bike race. Nino schurter raced this bike at the albstadt world cup, he won. The 2017 absa cape epic champion, plus reigning world and olympic xco champion, nino schurter will return to the race in 2019 with one aim. The cape epic is known as the greatest stage race in the world and we are charging hard so we can laugh, talk and. Purple groups justin pearse and legendary mountaineer sibusiso vilane pictured above will be riding the exceptionally challenging cape epic mountain bike race in the western cape in march 2017. Stage three results and general classification of the cape epic which started and finished in greyton today, can be viewed below.
Now its awesome gold paint with symbols of 10th edition of famous stage race and with name of burry stander on it. We focus on the bikes and products that mountain bikers use on a regular basis. Heres a comprehensive look into the preparation thats required for a race of this calibre. Heres what howard grotts and jaroslav kulhavy fan page had to say at this mornings preevent press conference. Hes not mr personality but his style contrasts with nino well. Shot 100% on the hd hero3 black by gopro, available in south africa from follow world of heroes. If you believe you may not be seeing the latest content on this page, try clearing your browsers cache or try a. Training for the absa cape epic is no easy ride the mail.
The cape tips off scales that fleming has betrayed him in business dealings, leading to a confrontation at a costume party aboard a train, the same train. Reigning cape epic champions nino schurter and matthias stirnemann were first to suffer misfortune. But many of you have been asking when can i experience assos comfort on my mountain bike. Nino schurter winning the cape epic, all world cup races. Shot 100% on the hd hero3 black by gopro, available in south africa from. The show looks at how amateurs and professionals react to the cancellation of this years race due to the growing coronavirus pandemic. Proin eleifend ante id diam eleifend, vitae ultrices magna venenatis. The worlds best mountain bikers also talk about the importance and standing of the absa cape epic and what makes this 8day mountain bike stage race in south africa so unique and challenging. If youre considering a specialized epic or spark rcworld cup wed suggest trying one of these too, for 90% of the trails they are just as efficient and can also cross over to a race a few times a year too. The 2017 absa cape epic, known as the worlds toughest mountain bike stage race, will see a thrilling finale after olympic champion nino schurter and teammate matthias stirnemann of scottsram mtb racing claimed their first stage win.
In the mens race i didnt see nino schurter use the 50 tooth but it did look like he was using the next gear down 42 tooth at some points. Amateur and professional, local as well as mountain bikers from all over the world tackle a very demanding and annually changing 800km. Like at the london 2012 olympics, specialized bicycles have prepared for him and christoph sworks epic 29er in special design. The cape epic, full name absa cape epic, is an annual mountain bike stage race held in the western cape, south africa.
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