Absa Cape Epic Training Plan
The Absa Cape Epic is the most demanding mountain bike stage race in the world open to amateur participants — eight days, approximately 420 miles, and 55,000 feet of climbing through the rugged interi...
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The Absa Cape Epic is the most demanding mountain bike stage race in the world open to amateur participants — eight days, approximately 420 miles, and 55,000 feet of climbing through the rugged interi...
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