The Ladies category was won by Karien van Jaarsveld and Jane Nüssli of MTN Qhubeka in a time of 6:15.11,4 (overall 31:57.24,2), ahead of Biogen Britehouse team Theresa Ralph and Nina Gässler in a time of 6:40.52,8 (overall 31:23.03,1).

The Men’s category of Stage 5 of this year’s Absa Cape Epic was again won in a sprint finish by the unbeatable South African–Swiss duo of Burry Stander and Christoph Sauser (Team 36ONE-Songo-Specialized), in a time of 5:06.45,3 (overall 25:26.48,7). This is their fifth stage win in this year’s event.

Thanks to the volunteers at the Absa Cape Epic, around 400 teams can buy a nutritional package whereby they can refuel at Water Point 2 every day.

William Keith and Nico van Zyl are participating together in this year’s Absa Cape Epic by cycling with single speeds. 

Current leaders auctioning their Specialized S-Works Epic 29’er bikes in an effort to raise funds for the songo.info charity.

The youngest and oldest riders in the 2012 race are profiled: Simon Marincowitz (18) and Malan van Rensburg (66).

With stage four of the Absa Cape Epic completed, Vanessa Haywood has impressed everyone with her staying power in this year’s race.

The Contego 28E team of Erik and Ariane Kleinhans won the Mixed category for the fourth day in a row.

Sally Bigham and Esther Süss of Wheels4Life won the Ladies category for the fifth day in a row. 

The Men’s category in Stage 4 of this year’s Absa Cape Epic was again won by the indomitable Burry Stander and Christoph Sauser of Team 36ONE-Songo-Specialized.

As a full service mountain bike race, the Absa Cape Epic provides riders with essential race nutrition, water and drinks at water points and feed zones.

A firm believer in continuous improvement, Telkom Business has raised the bar for this year’s Absa Cape Epic.

The Contego 28E team of Erik and Ariane Kleinhans won the Mixed category for the third day in a row.