Absa Cape Epic - XCMS 2025
16 Mar 2025 -23 Mar 2025
RSA, Cape Town - Western Cape
SHC
The Absa Cape Epic is a globally renowned mountain bike stage race that is set to take place in Cape Town, Western Cape from 16 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025. This event is not just a race, but a powerful testament to the human spirit, showcasing the raw beauty of South Africa's diverse landscapes. The race is known for its grueling routes and challenging terrains, attracting the world's top professional and amateur cyclists who are eager to test their mettle against the best.
The XCMS 2025 is a special edition of the Absa Cape Epic, promising an even more thrilling and challenging experience for the participants. The race will span over eight days, covering a total distance of approximately 700 kilometers and 15,000 meters of vertical ascent. This is not a race for the faint-hearted, but for those who are willing to push their limits and conquer the most demanding terrains.
Cape Town, the host city for the Absa Cape Epic - XCMS 2025, is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse topography, making it an ideal location for this prestigious event. The Western Cape region, with its rugged mountains, rolling hills, and vast plains, offers a unique and challenging terrain for the cyclists. From 16 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025, the city will be buzzing with excitement and anticipation as cyclists from around the world gather to take part in this epic race.
The XCMS 2025 is a special edition of the Absa Cape Epic, promising an even more thrilling and challenging experience for the participants. The race will span over eight days, covering a total distance of approximately 700 kilometers and 15,000 meters of vertical ascent. This is not a race for the faint-hearted, but for those who are willing to push their limits and conquer the most demanding terrains.
Cape Town, the host city for the Absa Cape Epic - XCMS 2025, is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse topography, making it an ideal location for this prestigious event. The Western Cape region, with its rugged mountains, rolling hills, and vast plains, offers a unique and challenging terrain for the cyclists. From 16 Mar 2025 to 23 Mar 2025, the city will be buzzing with excitement and anticipation as cyclists from around the world gather to take part in this epic race.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
September 07, 2025 - 20:45
Local Time Zone: Africa/Johannesburg
16.2ºC 61.2ºf 
- 0 inches
- 28.8 km/h SSE
- Humidity: 72%
THIS EDITION
MEN
| Winner(s): |  COLOMBO Filippo |
| SCHURTER Nino |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 23:12:39 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 98 |
| DNF: | 10 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): |  LANGVAD Annika |
 GOMEZ VILLAFANE Sofia |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 29:03:10 |
| Median age: | 34 |
| Riders: | 36 |
| 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): | COLOMBO Filippo |
| SCHURTER Nino |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 23:12:39 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 98 |
| DNF: | 10 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): | LANGVAD Annika |
| GOMEZ VILLAFANE Sofia |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 29:03:10 |
| Median age: | 34 |
| Riders: | 36 |
| 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 |