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MOUNTAIN BIKE MAGAZINE • AUTUMN 2025
ON THE COVER Sofía Gómez Villafañe in action at the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Photo by Max Sullivan

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PHOTOGRAPHS SAM CLARK / CAPE EPIC , HOSHI YOSHIDA
POINT OF VIEW
16 The Ed looks forward to a cracking season of racing
146 Luke Moir is determined to make it to LA in 2028
PHOTO GALLERY
18 Off-road stoke from rad races in cool places
44 Insta inspiration from people who # lovetheride
ROUTES TO RIDE
32 Montenegro : A new way to bike … with a packraft
52 Paarl : The gem of a network linking top destinations across a mountain of granite
74 Vancouver : North Shore ladders and Squamish slabs
ABSA CAPE EPIC SPECIAL
88 Insider tales : Epic insights from those in the know
98 Medical matters : Top tips for avoiding the hospital tent
102 Route recce : A MTB coach details what to expect , where
120 Roll of honour : All the GC category winners since 2004
124 The Amabubesi : The full list of riders who ’ ve conquered three races and many more
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