Absa Cape Epic Route Revealed
News Release / 01.11.2012
Before the 2012 race had even begun, there was speculation as to where 2013’s 10th edition of the event would be going. To commemorate its auspicious entry into double figures, many believed the race would return to the Garden Route. Others were convinced that George would host a race village. But all of these rumours have now been put to rest, much to founder Kevin Vermaak's relief, as the 2013 Absa Cape Epic Route Launch week wraps up.
The 2013 Absa Cape Epic will cover 698km with 15 650m of climbing, beginning with a new prologue route at Meerendal Wine Estate and ending with the Grand Finale at Lourensford. In the process, riders will pass through four stages held in two all-new locations, with all other locations having each hosted the event only once before over the past 9 years. Riders will also make their way to Lourensford using a completely new route - one with no compulsary portage. The 2013 Absa Cape Epic route is:
|
Prologue |
Meerendal > Meerendal |
23 km |
700m climbing |
|
Stage 1 |
Citrusdal > Citrusdal |
103 km |
2 500m climbing |
|
Stage 2 |
Citrusdal > Saronsberg (Tulbagh) |
145 km |
2 350m climbing |
|
Stage 3 |
Saronsberg > Saronsberg |
92 km |
1 950m climbing |
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Stage 4 |
Saronsberg > Wellington |
106 km |
1 900m climbing |
|
Stage 5 |
Wellington > Wellington |
75 km |
1 800m climbing |
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Stage 6 |
Wellington > Stellenbosch |
100 km |
2 950m climbing |
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Stage 7 |
Stellenbosch > Lourensford |
54 km |
1 500m climbing |
The route designers aimed to find the perfect balance between challenging terrain, exciting single-track, and scenic beauty in their quest for the ultimate mountain biking experience. The enthusiastic feedback from riders, both amateur and pro, indicate that the 2013 Absa Cape Epic will be an experience worthy of celebrating 10 years of the untamed African mountain bike race.
Want to learn more? Watch the route launch video online, and read about the stages in detail.
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