While theres certainly no shortage of race action and drama on the routes following eight day of ABSA Cap Epic, theres also plenty going on behind the scenes to keep the dual between riders, the elements and their bikes, getting through every stage.
From support staff, tech, media, soigners, mechanics, family etc … We’re keeping an eye out for interesting moments and capturing as we feel with updates on this page. We’ll feature the latest images as we go along.
Private setups like Sprocket & Jack in tweede kamp often need to assist riders with a last minute emergency.
It helps, but you don’t need it.
Here is where the magic happens for most amateur teams, a little less polish and a bit more spit compared to the race village and camper van areas.
The makeshift washbay is at the centre and spread’s it’s tentacles of bikes and mechanics to the various encampments of the village to be checked and maintained for the next stage’s challenges.
An electronic wireless dropper/suspension setup, no cables or hydraulic lines. Utilising ANT signal the dropper post and front rear can be operated via the handlebar mounted controller.
We gave it a parking lot test and were impressed, looking forward to a full term review.
