Cape Epic 2023: 'I finished 122nd as a newbie - but it was brutal'

I trained for months with commitment and a game plan. But the Cape Epic has its own ideas. As a newbie rider, I learned plenty.

14h ago

Cape Epic 2023 | Stage 6 ride report – a muddy MTB nightmare

They said the Queen at this year’s Cape Epic was stage 5. But they were wrong. It was stage 6, an almost impossible day on the bike.

25 Mar

Cape Epic 2023 | Stage 5 ride report – conquering the Queen stage

The Queen stage is most respected by all Cape Epic riders. And this year’s Queen stage 5 was mud, mud, and more mud.

24 Mar

Live Cape Epic coverage is ... well, epic indeed

Rob Houwing's regular Friday television column, including his selection of best four weekend viewing attractions.

24 Mar

Cape Epic 2023 | Stage 4 ride report – fun before the nightmare stage

It was an easy and rewarding day on the bike around Oak Valley. But the Queen’s stage anxiety is real.

23 Mar

Amy Wakefield is leading the Cape Epic with a wound you'd struggle to look at (Warning: Graphic content)

Each Cape Epic has stories of suffering and courage. But nobody is tougher than this year's women's category leader, Amy Wakefield....

23 Mar

Cape Epic 2023 | Stage 3 ride report – finishing into the medical tent

The Cape Epic is a team event. And when your partner goes down, you must nurse them to the finish.

22 Mar

Cape Epic 2023 | Stage 2 ride and data report - the longest stage

The longest stage of this year’s Cape Epic was never going to be easy. We found it very tough going.

21 Mar

Cape Epic 2023 | Stage 1 ride and data report - all the wind

What was stage 1 like for a real world weekend warrior? Read the first of our embedded Cape Epic 2023 ride reports. With power out data.

20 Mar

Hope's Pro 5 mountain bike hubs ride faster and last longer

Great hubs give you rolling speed and precise control when climbing. And Hope's latest hubs are even better at converting pedal power to...

20 Mar

That's going straight in my basket! Cape Epic gets official Italian style kicks with carbon soles

Not everyone gets to ride and finish a Cape Epic. But if you are a fan of mountain biking’s greatest race, you can buy its official...

17 Mar

Defending Cape Epic winners now riding in South African Leatt kit

Speed Company Racing are defending Cape Epic champions. And they will debut Leatt's new endurance riding kit range at the event.

16 Mar

Are rugby or soccer players better Cape Epic riders?

Several Springbok rugby players ride the Cape Epic. But are they better and faster mountain bikers than European pro soccer stars? We...

14 Mar

WATCH | Pro-cyclist teams up with girls cycling club to promote the sport in Cycle Tour

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, pro-cyclist and sports champion, is collaborating with Khayelitsha Cycles in Khayelitsha to improve the lives of...

14 Mar

Jonathan Ancer | I love the Cycle Tour, but it seems the feeling isn’t mutual

This isn’t Jonathan Ancer’s first rodeo. He’s done many a Cycle Tour and even holds the world record for the shortest attempt ever. But...

13 Mar

TIPS | Five ways to ride a better CTCT and avoid newbie mistakes

For many cyclists, the Cape Town Cycle Tour is their best ride of the year. We have some insider tips to make it even better.

10 Mar

Ciovita’s CTCT yellow jersey means you are a local cycling legend

The real Cape Town Cycle Tour riding legends are those with any of these four new special edition jerseys, from Ciovita. Especially the...

08 Mar

Cape Epic 2023 | It's too late to start worrying now

After months of training, the Cape Epic is looming. Do your power numbers match Cape Epic expectations? Here are ours…

07 Mar