Absa Cape Epic 2019
17 Mar 2019 -24 Mar 2019
ZA, Cape Town - Western Cape
SHC
The Absa Cape Epic 2019 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 17 Mar 2019 to 24 Mar 2019. 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 2019 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 stunning and challenging terrains of the Western Cape. The race started in Cape Town on 17 Mar 2019 and ended on 24 Mar 2019, with the participants covering a total distance of approximately 700 kilometers.
The Absa Cape Epic 2019 was a true celebration of the spirit of mountain biking. Despite the grueling nature of the race, the participants showed immense courage and resilience. The event, which took place from 17 Mar 2019 to 24 Mar 2019 in Cape Town, Western Cape, was a testament to the growing popularity of the sport and the indomitable spirit of the riders.
The Absa Cape Epic 2019 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 stunning and challenging terrains of the Western Cape. The race started in Cape Town on 17 Mar 2019 and ended on 24 Mar 2019, with the participants covering a total distance of approximately 700 kilometers.
The Absa Cape Epic 2019 was a true celebration of the spirit of mountain biking. Despite the grueling nature of the race, the participants showed immense courage and resilience. The event, which took place from 17 Mar 2019 to 24 Mar 2019 in Cape Town, Western Cape, was a testament to the growing popularity of the sport and the indomitable spirit of the riders.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
September 06, 2025 - 21:15
Local Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg
14.3ºC 57.7ºf 
- 0 inches
- 20.9 km/h SSE
- Humidity: 82%
THIS EDITION
MEN
| Winner(s): |  SCHURTER Nino |
| FORSTER Lars |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 26:09:45 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 96 |
| DNF: | 16 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): |  LANGVAD Annika |
 VAN DER BREGGEN Anna |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 31:26:41 |
| Median age: | 35 |
| Riders: | 16 |
| DNF: | 2 |
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: |
COURTNEY Kate |
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): | SCHURTER Nino |
| FORSTER Lars |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 26:09:45 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 96 |
| DNF: | 16 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): | LANGVAD Annika |
| VAN DER BREGGEN Anna |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 31:26:41 |
| Median age: | 35 |
| Riders: | 16 |
| DNF: | 2 |
ALL EDITIONS
MEN
| Youngest winner: |
STANDER Burry
|
23 years |
| Winner more times: |
SAUSER Christoph |
4 times |
| Race record: |
SCHURTER Nino |
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 |