4 teams that are favourites of the race are Team Novus OMX - Martin Gujan (SUI) and Fabian Giger (SUI), Team Bulls - Karl Platt (GER) and Urs Huber (SUI), Team Investec-Songo-Specialized Christoph Sauser (SUI) and Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) and Topeak Ergon with Czech Kristian Hynek, defending last year´s victory in the toughest mountain bike race together with his new mate Alban Lakata from Austria. Topeak Ergon guys had to work together to repair the defect twice during the first stage but managed to stay in contact with leaders. "We picked up the loss, but further development is critical," remained calm a thirty-five Hynek.
The Absa Cape Epic is the most televised mountain bike stage race in the world and the only eight-day mountain bike stage race classed as hors catégorie by the Union Cycliste Interacionale (UCI). This official UCI status makes it a highlight on the professional racer's calendar. The Absa Cape Epic also attracts aspiring amateur riders wanting to test themselves against the best. It is a full-service race, meaning that everything is taken care of from the start - all riders need to think about is riding.
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