Having won in the rain at the Absa Cape Epic, on Stages 6 and 7, the wet and windy conditions for the opening stage of 4Islands Epic suited Monica Calderon and Tessa Kortekaas to perfection. They got their bid for a third Epic Series title off to a winning start on Lošinj. As did Hans [...]
The 10th edition of the iconic 4Islands Epic will showcase four of Croatia’s Kvarner Islands in their spectacular spring glory, from 15 to 19 April 2025. Taking in 5 stages on Unije, Lošinj, Cres and Krk the mountain bike stage race blends the competitiveness of the Epic Series with the relaxation of an Adriatic escape, [...]
Luke Moir’s breakthrough performance at the UCI MTB World Series came during the second of two race weekends in Araxá, Brazil. The 22-year-old notched up his first top 5 placing and heralded his arrival as a force to be reckoned with on the biggest stage in style, holding off former World Champion Jordan Sarrou and [...]
Vida e caffè has joined Nedbank Gravel Burn as their Official Coffee Partner, bringing their unmistakable energy and presence to South Africa’s landmark new gravel stage race. A morning coffee is a ritual grounded in cycling tradition – a daily rhythm that sharpens focus and signals the start of the ride. As part of the [...]
Nedbank Gravel Burn is proud to welcome Meerendal Wine Estate as the exclusive and Official Wine Partner for the 2025 edition. The partnership brings together the raw adventure of the race and the refined craft of one of South Africa's most respected winemakers, adding to the immersive experience and all-inclusive offering awaiting riders at the [...]
Two South African-born brands are teaming up to bring new meaning to comfort in the wild. Nedbank Gravel Burn announces its partnership with Disc-O-Bed, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rugged, modular camping beds, to elevate the sleep experience for riders journeying through the vast, remote beauty of the Karoo. This isn’t about survival—it’s about adventure in [...]
Nedbank Gravel Burn, the highly anticipated gravel stage race through the Eastern Cape of South Africa, proudly welcomes Amacx as its Official Nutrition Partner. Founded in 2011 in the Netherlands, Amacx is a leader in scientifically formulated endurance nutrition, fuelling athletes with products designed for maximum performance, optimal recovery and gut-friendly absorption. Having earned an [...]
Nino Schurter and Filippo Colombo (SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing) won the 2025 Absa Cape Epic at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West today. The win is Schurter’s third Absa Cape Epic title, while Colombo claimed the crown at his first attempt. In the Aramex UCI Women’s Category, Annika Langvad claimed her sixth Absa Cape Epic title [...]
Tune in for daily insights from inside the media team at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic with the Diverge Podcast's vlogs. In the Stage 7 episode Seamus Allardice looks ahead at the Grand Finale, with at the time of recording was still set to start at 08:00. Within moments of recording the start had been [...]
All week long at the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, South African riders Tristan Nortje and Marco Joubert (Imbuko ChemChamp A) have been threatening to run away with a stage. Success finally came on the penultimate Stage 6 at Lourensford Wine Estate as the local favourites raced to victory ahead of Luca Braidot and Simone Avondetto [...]
