Tag: Absa Cape Epic
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Relief, redemption and results as Maltese teams conclude Absa Cape Epic Journey
The final stage of the Absa Cape Epic brought a sense of relief, emotion and quiet satisfaction as the 2026 edition of the race came to a close in Stellenbosch. After days of punishing terrain, relentless climbing and ever-changing conditions, the last kilometres offered riders a rare opportunity to reflect — and celebrate. For Malta,…
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Absa Cape Epic: Final push nears as riders tackle penultimate stage in Stellenbosch
With the gruelling Queen Stage behind them, riders at the Absa Cape Epic began the penultimate day with renewed focus and the finish line firmly in sight. After enduring one of the toughest tests of the race, Stage 6 in Stellenbosch offered a different — though still demanding — challenge. Covering 76km with 2,450 metres…
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“Four Seasons in One Day” as Cape Epic Queen Stage Pushes Maltese Riders to the Limit
The Absa Cape Epic’s Queen Stage — widely regarded as the true test of the race — lived up to its reputation, delivering one of the most punishing days in recent editions. Stretching from Greyton to Stellenbosch, the stage combined extreme distance with relentless climbing, immediately setting a brutal tone. As predicted by Team Gaudos…
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Halfway Mark reached as Maltese Riders conquer longest stage of Absa Cape Epic
Maltese riders have reached the halfway point of the Absa Cape Epic after completing Stage 3 — the fourth day of racing — widely considered one of the toughest endurance events in the world. The stage, the longest of the race, took riders from Montagu to Greyton over a gruelling 140km route with 1,750 metres…
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Rising temperatures test riders as Maltese Teams take on first full Cape Epic Stage
Soaring temperatures and tough conditions set the tone for the first full stage of the Absa Cape Epic, as organisers introduced adjustments ahead of a demanding 90km route in Montagu. The stage featured 2,150 metres of climbing across rugged Western Cape terrain, testing riders from the outset. Following the short but intense prologue that determined…
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Bonello and Aquilina return to Absa Cape Epic seeking redemption
Maltese endurance cyclists Etienne Bonello and Marie Claire Aquilina, competing as Team Kalamba Racing, will return to South Africa this March to take on the Absa Cape Epic, determined to complete the prestigious mountain bike race together after last year’s dramatic setback. Often referred to as the “Tour de France of mountain biking,” the Absa…
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Absa Cape Epic: Marie Claire Aquilina Forced to Retire from Race Due to Injury; Bonello Continues Solo
Maltese cyclist Marie Claire Aquilina was forced to withdraw from the Absa Cape Epic earlier today after experiencing excruciating pain due to an injury sustained in the early stages of the race. Despite her determination to push through, the relentless pain made it impossible to continue, especially on the gruelling climbs that defined today’s stage.…
