While theres certainly no shortage of race action and drama on the routes following eight day of ABSA Cap Epic, theres also plenty going on behind the scenes to keep the dual between riders, the elements and their bikes, getting through every stage.
From support staff, tech, media, soigners, mechanics, family etc … We’re keeping an eye out for interesting moments and capturing as we feel with updates on this page. We’ll feature the latest images as we go along.

 

Fastidious attention to detail, it can make the difference between identifying little things that can become big problems.  Private setups like Sprocket & Jack in tweede kamp often need to assist riders with a last minute emergency.
Fastidious attention to detail, it can make the difference between identifying little things that can become big problems.
Private setups like Sprocket & Jack in tweede kamp often need to assist riders with a last minute emergency.

 

26r alloy frames retrofitted with 650b wheels, in this case an old school Morewood. Proof that you don't need the latest carbon, big wheeled unobtanium tech.  It helps, but you don't need it.
26r alloy frames retrofitted with 650b wheels, in this case an old school Morewood. Proof that you don’t need the latest carbon, big wheeled unobtanium tech.
It helps, but you don’t need it.

 

'Tweed Kamp' (Second Camp) is the proverbial unsung underbelly of the Cape Epic.  Here is where the magic happens for most amateur teams, a little less polish and a bit more spit compared to the race village and camper van areas.  The makeshift washbay is at the centre and spread's it's tentacles of bikes and mechanics to the various encampments of the village to be checked and maintained for the next stage's challenges.
‘Tweed Kamp’ (Second Camp) is the proverbial unsung underbelly of the Cape Epic.
Here is where the magic happens for most amateur teams, a little less polish and a bit more spit compared to the race village and camper van areas.
The makeshift washbay is at the centre and spread’s it’s tentacles of bikes and mechanics to the various encampments of the village to be checked and maintained for the next stage’s challenges.

 

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Things TREAD spotted at the Absa Cape Epic .... we liked this piece of tech from Magura.  An electronic wireless dropper/suspension setup, no cables or hydraulic lines. Utilising ANT signal the dropper post and front rear can be operated via the handlebar mounted controller. We gave it a parking lot test and were impressed, looking forward to a full term review.
Things TREAD spotted at the Absa Cape Epic …. we liked this piece of tech from Magura.
An electronic wireless dropper/suspension setup, no cables or hydraulic lines. Utilising ANT signal the dropper post and front rear can be operated via the handlebar mounted controller.
We gave it a parking lot test and were impressed, looking forward to a full term review.

 

 

Pictured from left, Team Spur's Gert Heyns (Scott) and James Reid (Specialized) at the start of Stage 1 at Saronsberg Wine Estate on March 14, 2016 in Tulbagh, South Africa.  Photo: Dino Lloyd)
Pictured from left, Team Spur’s Gert Heyns (Scott) and James Reid (Specialized) at the start of Stage 1 at Saronsberg Wine Estate on March 14, 2016 in Tulbagh, South Africa. A last minute pairing their team mates had to withdraw due to illness and injury. Gert and James teamed up as Team Spur with the blessing of their respective partners, unfortunately Gert Heyns had to withdraw on Stage 1 after becoming ill, James Reid continued as an outcast but later opted to withdraw to focus on his Olympic XCO goals. Be sure to keep track of both of these young riders though, a definite favourite for the red jersey at the Cape Epic as well an overall podium. Photo: Dino Lloyd

 

 

 

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