Absa Cape Epic 2016
13 Mar 2016 -20 Mar 2016
ZA, Cape town - western cape
SHC
The Absa Cape Epic 2016 was a significant event in the world of mountain biking. Held in the beautiful city of Cape Town, Western Cape, the race took place from 13 Mar 2016 to 20 Mar 2016. This eight-day event is known as the "Tour de France" of mountain biking and attracts participants from all over the world.
The Absa Cape Epic 2016 was not just a race, but a test of endurance, skill, and determination. The route, which changes every year, took the riders through some of the most scenic and challenging terrains in the Western Cape. The race started in Cape Town on 13 Mar 2016 and ended on 20 Mar 2016, with the participants covering a total distance of approximately 800 kilometers.
The Absa Cape Epic 2016 was a true celebration of the spirit of mountain biking. Despite the grueling nature of the race, the participants showed great sportsmanship and camaraderie. The event, which took place from 13 Mar 2016 to 20 Mar 2016 in Cape Town, Western Cape, was a testament to the growing popularity of mountain biking as a sport.
The Absa Cape Epic 2016 was not just a race, but a test of endurance, skill, and determination. The route, which changes every year, took the riders through some of the most scenic and challenging terrains in the Western Cape. The race started in Cape Town on 13 Mar 2016 and ended on 20 Mar 2016, with the participants covering a total distance of approximately 800 kilometers.
The Absa Cape Epic 2016 was a true celebration of the spirit of mountain biking. Despite the grueling nature of the race, the participants showed great sportsmanship and camaraderie. The event, which took place from 13 Mar 2016 to 20 Mar 2016 in Cape Town, Western Cape, was a testament to the growing popularity of mountain biking as a sport.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
September 06, 2025 - 21:30
Local Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg
14.3ºC 57.7ºf 
- 0 inches
- 20.9 km/h SSE
- Humidity: 82%
THIS EDITION
MEN
| Winner(s): |  HUBER Urs |
 PLATT Karl |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 28:13:28 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 66 |
| DNF: | 0 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): |  LANGVAD Annika |
| LÜTHI Ariane |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 33:30:48 |
| Median age: | 37 |
| Riders: | 26 |
| DNF: | 0 |
ALL EDITIONS
MEN
| Youngest winner: |
 STANDER Burry
|
23 years |
| Winner more times: |
SAUSER Christoph |
4 times |
| Race record: |
BEERS Matthew |
25:17:29 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2021 |  SARROU Jordan |
28 years | 25:17:29 |
| 2019 | FORSTER Lars |
25 years | 26:09:45 |
| 2018 |  GROTTS Howard |
25 years | 25:29:49 |
| 2017 | STIRNEMANN Matthias |
25 years | 26:35:06,5 |
| 2016 | PLATT Karl |
38 years | 28:13:28 |
| 2015 | SAUSER Christoph |
38 years | 31:00:57 |
| 2014 | MENNEN Robert |
28 years | 30:31:59 |
| 2013 | SAUSER Christoph |
36 years | 29:40:44 |
| 2012 | STANDER Burry |
24 years | 31:46:50 |
| 2011 | STANDER Burry |
23 years | 28:44:44 |
| 2010 | SAHM Stefan |
33 years | 29:47:46 |
WOMEN
| Youngest winner: |
 STIGGER Laura
|
21 years |
| Winner more times: |
LANGVAD Annika |
4 times |
| Race record: |
LANGVAD Annika |
29:57:06 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2021 | STIGGER Laura |
21 years | 30:39:53 |
| 2019 | VAN DER BREGGEN Anna | 0 years | 31:26:41 |
| 2018 | COURTNEY Kate |
22 years | 29:57:06 |
| 2017 |  STENERHAG Jennie |
0 years | 31:39:43,7 |
| 2016 | LÜTHI Ariane |
32 years | 33:30:48 |
| 2015 | LÜTHI Ariane |
31 years | 37:07:25 |
| 2013 | SPEEDY Yolande |
36 years | 38:58:51 |
| 2012 |  BIGHAM Sally |
33 years | 38:34:11 |
RACES
THIS EDITION
MEN
| Winner(s): | HUBER Urs |
| PLATT Karl |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 28:13:28 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 66 |
| DNF: | 0 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): | LANGVAD Annika |
| LÜTHI Ariane |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 33:30:48 |
| Median age: | 37 |
| Riders: | 26 |
| DNF: | 0 |
ALL EDITIONS
MEN
| Youngest winner: |
STANDER Burry
|
23 years |
| Winner more times: |
SAUSER Christoph |
4 times |
| Race record: |
COLOMBO Filippo |
23:12:39 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2025 | SCHURTER Nino |
38 years | 23:12:39 |
| 2024 | GROTTS Howard |
31 years | 25:22:17 |
| 2023 | BLEVINS Christopher |
25 years | 26:17:04 |
| 2022 | BAUM Lukas |
27 years | 27:44:06 |
| 2021 | SARROU Jordan |
28 years | 25:17:29 |
| 2019 | FORSTER Lars |
25 years | 26:09:45 |
| 2018 | GROTTS Howard |
25 years | 25:29:49 |
| 2017 | STIRNEMANN Matthias |
25 years | 26:35:06,5 |
| 2016 | PLATT Karl |
38 years | 28:13:28 |
| 2015 | SAUSER Christoph |
38 years | 31:00:57 |
| 2014 | MENNEN Robert |
28 years | 30:31:59 |
| 2013 | SAUSER Christoph |
36 years | 29:40:44 |
| 2012 | STANDER Burry |
24 years | 31:46:50 |
| 2011 | STANDER Burry |
23 years | 28:44:44 |
| 2010 | SAHM Stefan |
33 years | 29:47:46 |
WOMEN
| Youngest winner: |
STIGGER Laura
|
21 years |
| Winner more times: |
LANGVAD Annika |
5 times |
| Race record: |
LANGVAD Annika |
29:03:10 |
LATEST WINNERS
| 2025 |  GOMEZ VILLAFANE Sofia |
30 years | 29:03:10 |
| 2024 | KOLLER Nicole |
26 years | 30:56:22 |
| 2023 |  LOOSER Vera |
29 years | 33:11:38 |
| 2022 | BATTEN Haley |
23 years | 33:41:11 |
| 2021 | STIGGER Laura |
21 years | 30:39:53 |
| 2019 | VAN DER BREGGEN Anna | 0 years | 31:26:41 |
| 2018 | COURTNEY Kate |
22 years | 29:57:06 |
| 2017 | STENERHAG Jennie |
0 years | 31:39:43,7 |
| 2016 | LÜTHI Ariane |
32 years | 33:30:48 |
| 2015 | LÜTHI Ariane |
31 years | 37:07:25 |
| 2013 | SPEEDY Yolande |
36 years | 38:58:51 |
| 2012 | BIGHAM Sally |
33 years | 38:34:11 |