ABSA Cape Epic
ABSA Cape Epic 2023 - Day 3 Video Recap
23.03.2023
The first transition stage took riders through the iconic trails between Hermanus and Oak Valley Estate. The rugged 100km route featured 2300m of tough climbing and featured a mix of spectacular purpose-built singletrack and district roads which provided moments of respite on (slightly) smoother surfaces. As well as the opportunity to open up gaps…
Partly cloudy and cool conditions on the day made for hot racing at the sharp end of the field and ideal riding conditions for the amateurs. The South African riders know these trails well and it showed, with local riders claiming stage victories in the Men’s and CM.com women’s categories.
Amy Wakefield and Candice Lill (e-FORT.net | SeattleCoffeeCo) won in the CM.com Women’s category, while Matt Beers claimed the men’s Stage 3 race alongside American partner Christopher Blevins (Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne). For both teams, it was far from an easy waltz into the finish and there were some spicy battles in both categories.
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