How Cape Epic rider hydration influences MTB design

Mountain bikers never talk about feed stations. Although food and hydration are present at the same refreshment and recovery points along a Cape Epic route, the encompassing term is 'water point'. And it’s telling.

Experienced riders know you can go hungry on a long ride, but the discomfort escalates to danger once you’re out of water. 

Mountain biking in African heat conditions places a premium on disciplined hydration.