Cape Epic: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 race

In the Absa Cape Epic’s 19-year history no two races have ever been the same – and that tradition holds true for the 2022 edition of the Untamed African MTB Race.

In 2022, the challenge begins in Lourensford Wine Estate, before traversing the Hottentots Holland Mountains to Elandskloof.

After two stages of rugged riding on the trails of Greyton, the race heads towards the mountain biking mecca of Stellenbosch.

After 681km and 16 900m of climbing after setting off from Lourensford, the Cape Epic will conclude at Val de Vie Estate where the winners will be crowned.

Be sure to bookmark The South African website’s dedicated Cycling section for all the latest LIVE coverage of what promises to be an ‘epic’ eight-day adventure!

Click HERE for all the Cape Epic Prologue start times.

CAPE EPIC 2022 STAGE-BY-STAGE GUIDE: 

Prologue: Sunday, 20 March 

Distance: 24km

Climbing: 700m

Start Location: Lourensford Wine Estate

Finish Location: Lourensford Wine Estate

Stage 1: Monday, 21 March

Distance: 92km

Climbing: 2 850m

Start Location: Lourensford Wine Estate

Finish Location: Lourensford Wine Estate

Stage 2: Tuesday, 22 March 

Distance: 123km

Climbing: 2 350m

Start Location: Lourensford Wine Estate

Finish Location: Greyton

Stage 3: Wednesday, 23 March 

Distance: 101km

Climbing: 2 250m

Start Location: Greyton

Finish Location: Greyton

Stage 4: Thursday, 24 March 

Distance: 82km

Climbing: 1 650m

Start Location: Greyton

Finish Location: Greyton

Stage 5: Friday, 25 March 

Distance: 115km

Climbing: 2 400m

Start Location: Greyton

Finish Location: Stellenbosch

Stage 6: Saturday, 26 March 

Distance: 76km

Climbing: 2 700m

Start Location: Stellenbosch

Finish Location: Stellenbosch

Stage 7: Sunday, 27 March

Distance: 68km

Climbing: 2 000m

Start Location: Stellenbosch

Finish Location: Val de Vie Estate