Absa Cape Epic Qualification
The Untamed African MTB Race
The Untamed African MTB Race
Held over 8 days in March every year, attracting the world’s top mountain bikers, the Absa Cape Epic covers 700km and climbs 16000m in South Africa’s Western Cape. It’s known as “The Tour de France of mountain biking” and every year, the early bird entries sell out faster than you can say ‘Indwa’ (the Zulu name for South Africa’s national bird, the Blue Crane). But, as an entrant into the Andorra MTB Classic-Pyrenees, you have the unique possibility of guaranteeing a team entry for yourself and your partner.
To qualify for one of the five team entries, you will need to register your interest in racing the 2023 Absa Cape Epic during the Andorra MTB Classic Pyrenees online registration process. This includes a nominal registration fee, which is then donated to an official charity partner of the Absa Cape Epic.
Performance Allocation
Two (2) guaranteed team entries have been are allocated based on performance. One will be available to the highest ranked team (excluding UCI racing teams) in the Men’s and the Women’s category respectively.
Draw Allocation
The Draw Allocation provides the opportunity to purchase one of three (3) guaranteed 2023 Absa Cape Epic entries. These entries will be randomly selected awarded from to all riders official finishers who have registered their interest in the 2023 Absa Cape Epic during the Andorra MTB Classic Pyrenees online registration process.
Terms and Conditions
All entries, regardless of allocation criteria, are for the 2023 Absa Cape Epic. Transfer to the 2022 event can be requested but is strictly subject to availability. Once payment has been received, the standard Absa Cape Epic cancellation and withdrawal policy applies.
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