Absa Cape Epic
21–28 March 2027 · Somerset West (Lourensford) → Wellington, South Africa
The best-known MTB stage race in the world: eight days (prologue + 7 stages) in teams of two across the Western Cape. In 2027 the point-to-point route runs from Lourensford near Somerset West via Ceres, Tulbagh and the Swartland to Wellington, taking in the highest point in the race's history on the Waboomsberg. Pros and amateurs start in the same field.
- Category
- MTB Stage Race
- Distances
- 701 km (8 stages)
- Elevation
- 17,150 m
- Country
- South Africa
Reports & articles
- Absa Cape Epic 2026 Cyclingnews · 11 Mar 2026