Absa Cape Epic 2018
18 Mar 2018 -25 Mar 2018
ZA, Cape Town - Western Cape
SHC
The Absa Cape Epic 2018 was a significant event that took place in Cape Town, Western Cape from 18 Mar 2018 to 25 Mar 2018. This annual mountain bike stage race held in South Africa is known as the "Tour de France of mountain biking" and attracts elite professional mountain bikers from around the world, who compete in teams of two. The race is famous for being incredibly challenging, covering more than 700 kilometers and climbing more than 15,000 meters over eight days of racing.
During the Absa Cape Epic 2018, Cape Town and the Western Cape were transformed into a hub of mountain biking activity. The race started with a prologue on Table Mountain, offering stunning views of Cape Town, before heading into the rugged and beautiful terrain of the Western Cape. The route changes every year, providing a unique challenge for the riders and showcasing different parts of the region.
The Absa Cape Epic 2018 was not just a race, but a test of endurance, teamwork, and skill. From 18 Mar 2018 to 25 Mar 2018, the riders faced grueling climbs, thrilling descents, and a variety of weather conditions. Despite the challenges, the spirit of camaraderie and the stunning beauty of Cape Town and the Western Cape made this event a memorable experience for both participants and spectators.
During the Absa Cape Epic 2018, Cape Town and the Western Cape were transformed into a hub of mountain biking activity. The race started with a prologue on Table Mountain, offering stunning views of Cape Town, before heading into the rugged and beautiful terrain of the Western Cape. The route changes every year, providing a unique challenge for the riders and showcasing different parts of the region.
The Absa Cape Epic 2018 was not just a race, but a test of endurance, teamwork, and skill. From 18 Mar 2018 to 25 Mar 2018, the riders faced grueling climbs, thrilling descents, and a variety of weather conditions. Despite the challenges, the spirit of camaraderie and the stunning beauty of Cape Town and the Western Cape made this event a memorable experience for both participants and spectators.
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): |  KULHAVÝ Jaroslav |
 GROTTS Howard |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 25:29:49 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 90 |
| DNF: | 16 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): |  LANGVAD Annika |
| COURTNEY Kate |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 29:57:06 |
| Median age: | 34 |
| Riders: | 30 |
| DNF: | 4 |
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): | KULHAVÝ Jaroslav |
| GROTTS Howard |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 25:29:49 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 90 |
| DNF: | 16 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): | LANGVAD Annika |
| COURTNEY Kate |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 29:57:06 |
| Median age: | 34 |
| Riders: | 30 |
| DNF: | 4 |
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 |