All systems go for the 2021 Absa Cape Epic

With exactly one month to go to what will undoubtedly be a truly unique Absa Cape Epic experience in October (36 months since the 2019 Absa Cape Epic concluded), it is all systems go for event staff and the 300 teams who are racing the 2021 event. The organisers of The Race That Measures All have remained committed to doing everything possible to ensure the 2021 Absa Cape Epic takes places safely and successfully from 17-24 October and that riders, both local and international, are offered the very best mountain bike experience. Several necessary changes will be introduced to ensure compliance with government regulations and best practises, including the additional guidelines outlined by CyclingSA and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for the safe return of sanctioned mass participation cycling events. Most notably, the event will not have spectators and access to race villages, water points and other official areas will be strictly controlled. All participants and event staff must present a negativ