SPECIAL KAP SANI2C RACE GUIDE Everything you need to know for the iconic KZN stage race ’ s 20th edition
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PEOPLE WE LIKE
38 Farmer Glen : The KAP sani2c founder looks back over a lifetime of adventure as the race turns 20
48 Ronja Blöchlinger : The Swiss U23 sensation is now an elite
88 Nils Hansen : Straight-talking tech from a bike builder and fixer
104 Max Sullivan : The sharp shooter on his love for the trails
114 Fabian Rabensteiner : Italy ’ s World Cup marathon winner
BIKE SKILLS
68 Ride with confidence : The dos and don ’ ts of MTB technique
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CONTRIBUTORS Alban Aubert , Matt Beers , Martin Bissig , Jérôme Clementz , Robert du Preez , Danie Enslin , Nils Hansen , Glen Haw , Mark Heywood , Jacques Marais , Ludo May , Max Sullivan
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