Absa Cape Epic - XCS 2013
17 Mar 2013 -24 Mar 2013
ZA, Cape Town - Western Cape
SHC
The Absa Cape Epic, a premier mountain biking event, took place in the Western Cape from 17 Mar 2013 to 24 Mar 2013. This event, often referred to as the "Tour de France" of mountain biking, is a grueling eight-day adventure through the untamed landscapes of South Africa's beautiful Cape region. The race is known for its challenging terrain and stunning scenery, attracting top professional and amateur cyclists from around the world.
The 2013 edition of the Absa Cape Epic started in Cape Town, a city known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture. The race route, which changes every year, took the riders through a variety of terrains, including steep mountain passes, dense forests, and sandy beaches. The participants had to endure long distances, harsh weather conditions, and technical trails, making the Absa Cape Epic a true test of endurance and skill.
The XCS, or Cross-Country Stage race format, was used in the 2013 Absa Cape Epic. This format involves multiple stages over several days, with the overall winner determined by the lowest cumulative time. The XCS format is known for its strategic and tactical racing, as riders must balance their efforts across all stages to achieve the best overall time. The 2013 Absa Cape Epic was a thrilling spectacle of endurance, determination, and teamwork, showcasing the very best of mountain biking.
The 2013 edition of the Absa Cape Epic started in Cape Town, a city known for its picturesque landscapes and vibrant culture. The race route, which changes every year, took the riders through a variety of terrains, including steep mountain passes, dense forests, and sandy beaches. The participants had to endure long distances, harsh weather conditions, and technical trails, making the Absa Cape Epic a true test of endurance and skill.
The XCS, or Cross-Country Stage race format, was used in the 2013 Absa Cape Epic. This format involves multiple stages over several days, with the overall winner determined by the lowest cumulative time. The XCS format is known for its strategic and tactical racing, as riders must balance their efforts across all stages to achieve the best overall time. The 2013 Absa Cape Epic was a thrilling spectacle of endurance, determination, and teamwork, showcasing the very best of mountain biking.
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 |
 SAUSER Christoph |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 29:40:44 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 54 |
| DNF: | 0 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): |  HARE WILLIANSON Catherine |
 SPEEDY Yolande |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 38:58:51 |
| Median age: | 37 |
| Riders: | 6 |
| 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): | KULHAVÝ Jaroslav |
| SAUSER Christoph |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 29:40:44 |
| Median age: | 31 |
| Riders: | 54 |
| DNF: | 0 |
WOMEN
| Winner(s): | HARE WILLIANSON Catherine |
| SPEEDY Yolande |
|
| Winner(s) time: | 38:58:51 |
| Median age: | 37 |
| Riders: | 6 |
| 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 |