CAPE EPIC 2014 - Route Launch

Mountain Biking: 11th edition of the largest stage race in the world!

ABSA CAPE EPIC 2014

March 23rd to 30th 2014, South Africa

The mountain bike paradise of South Africa is ready for the 11th edition of the world’s largest stage race! Cape Epic 2014 will lead the riders along the famous beauties of South Africa’s Western Cape. From March 23 to 30, 2014, they’ll compete on wide-open African plains, majestic mountains, deep ravines, indigenous forests and flourishing vineyards, conquering demanding climbs, furious downhills and technical trails.


During their adventurous eight-day journey, the 1,200 participants will have to ride 718 gruelling kilometres and climb 14,850 vertical metres. On their way to the finish line at Lourensford Wine Estate, the competitors will have a good chance to catch a glimpse of the African wildlife with elephants, giraffe, gemsbok, or springbok. Much of the marathon route is on private land and is only opened to mountain bikers once a year for the Cape Epic. The scenario is changing daily, and with each ridden kilometre, new and magic perspectives on South Africa’s untamed and varied landscape open.