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CAPE EPIC EVENT GUIDE
42 Men to watch: Who will battle it
out on the frontline this year?
72 Women to watch: Can any of
these ladies topple Annika?
94 Jerseys and trophies: The race
for the leader Jerseys is on.
106 A year to remember: 2018.
110 History lesson: The evolution of
the trusty two-wheeled steed.
144 The route: All the details, from
Prologue to grand finale.
162 Catch the action: When to
tune in for live broadcasts.
166 Giving back: The official charities
of the Absa Cape Epic.
168 Epic numbers: They’ll quite
simply blow your mind.
170 2019 rider list: All the
participants in this year’s race.
176 Epic Series: Become a legend!
14 | MTB | look what we have for you
GEAR & TECH
38 Pro-file: Nino’s unbeatable
SCOTT weapon.
75 Pro-file: Maja’s sexy new KROSS.
78 Pro-file: Annika and Jaroslav
show off their Specialized S-Works
Epics inspired by the SA flag.
82 What’s new: The hottest gear
you just gotta have right now.
124 Tech: Bush mechanics 101 from
the best in the biz – Spook and
Erica Groenewald.
GET YOUR RIDE ON
88 The Pioneer: Ben Melt Swanepoel
and Yolandi du Toit head to New
Zealand and its adventure capital,
Queenstown, for an Epic race.
140 Colin Mayer Tour: Stage racing in
Mauritius? What’s not to love?
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