CONTENTS
THE HISTORY
10 20 years untamed : A photographic journey through past action-packed events
56 Winning weapons : How bikes have evolved over 20 years
THE 2024 ROUTE
64 The jerseys : What ’ s up for grabs in the various GC categories
84 What the experts say : # SheUntamed coaches and mentors share their wisdom
90 Jonkershoek : Why it ’ s the jewel in the Stellenbosch trails crown
152 Maps & profiles : From Lourensford to Stellenbosch via Tulbagh and Wellington
THE LEGENDS
32 Christoph Sauser : Paying it forward to the next generation
38 Annika Langvad : New roles for stage racing ’ s Grande Dane
44 Karl Platt : Still doing what he loves with Team BULLS
60 Nino Schurter : The GOAT hungry for more Epic wins
96 Bart Brentjens : Now winning Grand Masters after 17 finishes
68 The Last Lions : Hannele , Mike and John look back at 19 races
74 The Lost Lion : Craig Beech is embracing the detour
128 Robyn de Groot + Sabine Spitz : Power partners on post-pro life
164 Cooking for a cause : David Higgs and Daryl Impey team up
THE EPIC SERIES
50 4Islands Croatia : Lots of rocks but such a scenic jol !
78 Spar Swiss Epic : Amateur glory on high Alpine trails
106 Andorra Epic Pyrenees : Challenging ups and downs
# SHEUNTAMED
100 Empowering women : Stories from the # 20for20 ladies teams
THE WINNERS
112 Champions League : Absa Cape Epic winners share their glory
124 Roll of Honour : Past winners of the GC categories
THE AMABUBESI
132 Tales from the trails : Why riders come back again , and again
138 The full list : Who ’ s done the race three times – and more
06 | MTB | 20 YEARS UNTAMED
PHOTOGRAPH ABSA CAPE EPIC