“The Epic was a wonderful experience. I finished on my birthday, shared it with my brother-in-law, and helped turn an invisible battle into a visible journey.” From the heat of Paarl to the elation of crossing the finish line on his birthday, Jann’s first ABSA Cape Epic was more than a race. .. it was a journey of resilience, purpose, and unforgettable memories. Riding in honour of his late wife and supporting the Landi Prinsloo Foundation to raise mental health awareness, h

“Crossing the finish line, fist-bumping Dad—nothing beats that.” For Luke, taking on the ABSA Cape Epic wasn’t just about crossing the line—it was about transformation. From dropping over 10 kg, sticking to a tough training plan, to sharing the entire experience with his dad, Luke approached the world’s toughest MTB stage race with grit, humility, and purpose. This is Luke’s story—in his own words. About the Rider Luke isn’t just a rider; he and his dad, Tony, are the owners

“Finishing a Cape Epic with my son was special — it will always be at the top of my finishers list.” For many riders, the ABSA Cape Epic is the ultimate test of endurance, preparation, and partnership. For this rider, it became something even more meaningful — a chance to take on a monumental challenge alongside his son. In this Q&A, he reflects on what it took to finish one of the toughest stage races in the world, the lessons learned along the way, and what made this experi

"You can’t do it alone” Finishing the Cape Epic is no small feat; it demands months of preparation, commitment, and grit. For this experienced mountain biker, cyclocross and gravel racer, it was his first attempt at tackling the Cape Epic. Guided by the RIDEANDRACE coaching program, he followed a structured training plan, prepared smart, communicated well and showed up with a whole lot of heart. In this Q&A, he shares the highs, lows, and lessons from the race – in his own wo

"I wanted to show myself I could do it - it is the ultimate test. Every person who loves mountain biking should do the Cape Epic." - Cape Epic Finisher. Finishing the Cape Epic is no small feat; it demands months of preparation, commitment, and grit. This first-time Epic rider followed the RIDEANDRACE Cape Epic pre-built plan. With structured training, smart preparation, and a whole lot of determination, he crossed the finish line strong. In this Q&A, he shares the highs, low

Recounting the challenges faced, the terrains conquered, and the unforgettable memories forged at Munga Grit North West. The Munga Grit is a series of ultra-endurance mountain bike races that challenge participants to cover vast distances within a set time frame. For instance, the Munga Grit North West 2024 is a gruelling 450-500 km race starting and finishing in Die Krip located in Magaliesburg South Africa, which riders must complete in 50 hours. It's designed as a bridge t

How and when did you get into cycling? I got into cycling a bit by accident. As kids every year we would go watch the Argus Cycle Tour on the side of the road with a picnic of bacon sandwiches that my father would make. I have such a clear memory of this. And I recall always saying that one year I would ride it. A number of years ago (maybe 13 or 14 I can’t remember exactly) my father had entered to ride the race but couldn't. So I decided three days before the event that I w