Cape Epic 2019 1.Etappe

Samantha Sanders and Amy Mcdougall during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Maja Wloszczowska und Ariane Lüthi freuen sich über Tagesrang zwei - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Anna van der Breggen and Annika Langvad during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIA - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Bart Brentjens and Abraao Azevedo during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CRE - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Samantha Sanders and Amy Mcdougall during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Laura Stark and Sebastian Stark during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDI - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Auch jegliche fahrtechnischen Herausforderungen meisterten die beiden souverän und liegen nun bereits 5:40 Minuten vor den Zweitplatzierten in der Gesamtwertung - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Jose Hermida and Jaoquim Rodriguez during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Spectators during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHO - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Joaquim Rodriguez and Jose Hermida during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Samantha Sanders and Amy Mcdougall during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Anna van der Breggen and Annika Langvad during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIA - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Bart Brentjens during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

The ladies during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHO - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Lucky Mlangeni during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Karl Platt voller Zuversicht vor der ersten Etappe rund um Hermanus. Der Cape-Epic-Rekordsieger erwischte heute einen starken Tag mit seinem Partner Alban Lakata und wurde Dritter - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Über eine Minute konnte die beiden im letzten Renndrittel ihren schärfsten Rivalen Adelheid Morath/Candice Lill abnehmen - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Anna van der Breggen and Annika Langvad during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIA - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Lucky Mlangeni (R) and Tshepo Tlou (L) during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIAT - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Sebastian Stark and Laura Stark during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDI - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Bart Brentjens during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Candice Lill (erste von vorne) und Adelheid Morath (zweite von vorne) kämpften mit Maja Wloszczowska und Ariane Lüthi um den zweiten Platz in der Tageswertung. Das bessere Ende für sich hatte schließlich das Kross-Spur-Duo - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Laura Stark and Sebastian Stark during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDI - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Schon früh zogen Annika Langvad und Anna van der Breggen (vorne, beide in Orange) das Tempo an. Völlig souverän konnte das Investec-Songo-Specialized-Duo auch den zweiten Tagesabschnitt für sich entscheiden - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGR - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Rider before stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRA - Sam Clark/Cape Epic

Nino SCHURTER (SUI) and Lars FORSTER (SUI) of team Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Greg Beadle/Cape - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Wie am Tag zuvor konnten Annika Langvad (vorne) und Anna van der Breggen (hinten) heute triumphieren - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Manuel FUMIC (DEU) and Henrique AVANCINI (BRA) of team Cannondale Factory Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Greg Bead - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Lead bunch during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Greg Beadle/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE P - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Das eidgenössische Duo wirkte sehr souverän auf der heutigen Etappe. Können sie diesen Eindruck in den nächsten Tagen bestätigen? - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Nino SCHURTER (SUI) and Lars FORSTER (SUI) of team Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Greg Beadle/Cape - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Aufgereiht wie an einer Perlenschnur kämpft sich das Favoritenfeld hier den Berg hoch - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Lead bunch during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Greg Beadle/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE P - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Greg Beadle/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTO - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Das Feld der Damen war nur kurze Zeit so geschlossen wie hier nach dem Start in Hermanus - Greg Beadle/Cape Epic

Ladies overall race Leaders Annika Langvad and Anna van der Breggen of Investec-Songo-Specialized during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. P - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Das Podium der Damen nach der ersten Etappe in Hermanus - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Overall Race Leaders Andri Frischknecht and Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun R - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

2nd Place Henrique Avancini & Manuel Fumic of Cannondale Factory Racing, 1st Place Andri Frischknecht & Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing, 3rd Place Karl Platt & Alban Lakata of BULLS Legends during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bi - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Zielsprint um Plat drei mit dem besten Ende für die Altmeister Karl Platt und Alban Lakata - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Rang zwei in der Tageswertung und in der Gesamtwertung für Henrique Avancini (rechts) und Manuel Fumic (links). Kann das deutsch-brasilianische Duo in den kommenden Tagen zurückschlagen? - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Andri Frischknecht and Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing celebrate winning stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Ep - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Joaquim Rodriguez and Jose Hermida of Merida Factory Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Publikumsliebeling José Hermida führt nach den ersten beiden Abschnitten gemeinsam mit Ex-Straßenprofi Joaquim "Purito" Rodriguez die Masterswertung an - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Jubel beim Team Scott-SRAM. Zwei Renntage, zwei Etappensiege: Diese Bilanz kann sich sehen lassen - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Stage 1 winners Andri Frischknecht & Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Annika Langvad and Anna van der Breggen of Investec-Songo-Specialized during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Mixed Green Jersey Leaders Laura Stark and Sebastian Stark of TBR-Werner during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Ep - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Thomas Frischknecht and Urs Gerig of SCOTT-SRAM Old Dudes during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE E - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Leading Grand Masters Abraao Azevedo and Bart Brentjens of CST Sandd Bafang during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Leading Masters Jose Hermida and Joaquim Rodriguez of Merida Factory Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Ibon Zugasti of ORBEA FACTORY leads a small group down the track during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PL - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Race Leader Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM MTB-Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE TH - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Kristian Hynek of Canyon leads a group along the route during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSUR - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Annika Langvad drückt aufs Gaspedal. Die Dänin entwischte mit ihrer Teampartnerin Anna van der Breggen frühzeitig der Konkurrenz - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Annika Langvad of Investec-Songo-Specialized leads the leading ladies up a climb during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Leading ladies work their way along the route during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APP - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Riders work their way along the route during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Thomas Frischknecht of SCOTT-SRAM Old Dudes leads a group during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE EN - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Leo Wurster and Til Spiegel of Eighty-Aid-Racing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Riders work their way along the route during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

The leading bunch during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Viele Positionskämpfe und große Hektik zu Beginn des Rennens prägten die erste Etappe rund um Hermanus - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Das Fahrerfeld der Männer kurz nach dem Start. Heftige Positionskämpfe zu Beginn der Etappe machten allen Top-Fahrern das Leben schwer auf der ersten Etappe - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

General view during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Shaun Roy/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE P - Shaun Roy/Cape Epic

Morgen geht es für die TeilnehmerInnen von Hermanus ins Weingut Oak Valley. 90 Kilometer und 2250 Höhenmeter erwartet die TeilnehmerInnen. Rund 30 Kilometer vor dem Ziel wartet ein 15 Kilometer langer Anstieg, der wohl die Entscheidung bringen wird! - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

A rider during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE P - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Warwick Van Breda at waterpoint during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

A rider goes through a water crossing during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROP - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAP - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Rider drinking USN during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIV - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PH - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

A rider heads along the route during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CR - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Miguel Lorenzo Gibert on single track during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROP - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

A Rider during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE P - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

A riders pops a wheelie during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT I - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Rider getting focused during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

A rider during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE P - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

John Smith being interviewed during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CRE - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Früh am Morgen ging es für rund 1300 TeilnehmerInnen auf die 112 Kilometer lange Strecke rund um Hermanus - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Riders waiting at start during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Justin Coomber/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT I - Justin Coomber/Cape Epic

Crowds supporting during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Rider pushing his bike up a climb during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Amputee team during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO TH - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Rider cycling through a forest during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CRE - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Riders cycling through vineyards during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE C - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Riders cycle with mountains in the background during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Rider cycling through thick fynbos during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Riders cycle past horse paddocks during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE C - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Rider on a downhill during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVE - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Old man sits and supports riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE C - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Defekte gehören beim Cape Epic zum Alltag dazu. Das Schaltwerk in der Trikottasche dürfte wohl kaum dorthin gehören. - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Rider getting medical attention during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CR - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

A Team working together to swap out a tube during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APP - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Sillhouette of riders on a ridge during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE C - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Rider cycles through a stream during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CRED - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Single track riding during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVE - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

A Line of riders climbing into the mountains during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE A - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Rider at sunrise during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Xavier Briel/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN T - Xavier Briel/Cape Epic

Matt Beers and Alan Hatherly of SpecializedFoundationNAD during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE E - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Sowohl das Cannondale Factory Racing Team um Manuel Fumic, als auch... - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Der Preis der Pechvögel des Tages geht dieses Mal wohl an das Investec-Songo-Specialized-Duo. Zuerst stürzte Sam Gaze und wenig später musste Jaroslav Kulhavy (hier im Bild) anhalten und seine Pedalcleats festschrauben. - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Nino Schurter and Lars Forster of SCOTT SRAM lead during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE TH - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Nino Schurter und Lars Forster forcierten immer mehr das Tempo, sodass Kristian Hynek und Petter Fagerhaug (ganz hinten) aus der Spitzengruppe zurückfielen. - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Nino Schurter and Lars Forster of SCOTT SRAM break away during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENS - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Bei der Hälfte der Renndistanz formierte sich eine Spitzengruppe, die schließlich den restlichen Verlauf der Etappe bestimmen sollte - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Marco Joubert of Imbuco Giant during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Großartiger Tag für die drei Duos des Team Bulls. Rang drei und vier für Bulls Legends (erster und zweiter von vorne) und die Bulls Heroes sorgten für große Freude im Ziel bei den Bullen - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Komplettiert wurde das tolle Mannschaftsergebnis durch den zehnten Rang des Youngster-Duos Martin Frey (im Bild) und Simon Schneller - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Riders decend into the gorge during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Matt Beers and Alan Hatherly of SpecializedFoundationNAD during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE E - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

...Sam Gaze und Jaroslav Kulhavy vom Team Investec-Songo-Specialized-Team waren in der Gruppe vertreten - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Henrique Avancini (vorne) und Manuel Fumic (hinten) auf der Verfolgung. Auf der gesamten Etappe schien es so, als hätte vor allem Fumic Probleme das hohe Tempo des Spitzenduos mitzugehen. - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Nino Schurter and Lars Forster of SCOTT SRAM lead during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE TH - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Wenig später folgte die Rennentscheidung durch die taktisch clevere Attacke des Scott-SRAM-Teams. Hier fährt Nino Schurter noch neben Henrique Avancini, doch wenig später zieht der XC-Weltmeister mit Lars Forster auf und davon. - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Der rennentscheidene Moment des Tages. Lars Forster forciert das Tempo, Manuel Fumic kann nur anfangs folgen. Nino Schurter bleibt mit Henrique Avancini zurück und attackiert wenig später. - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Nino Schurter and Lars Forster of SCOTT SRAM break away during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENS - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Jaroslav Kulhavy of Investec Songo Specialized leads the bunch during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLE - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Urs Huber of Bulls Heros during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS G - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Volle Attacke beim Scott-SRAM-Duo. Heute konnten Schurter (vorne) und Forster (hinten) ihren Vorsprung in der Gesamtwertung beträchtlich ausbauen - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Simon Andreassen of InvestecSongoSpecialized 2 during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE A - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

The lead riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO T - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

In der ersten Rennhälfte blieb ein großes Fahrerfeld von circa 20 Teams an der Spitze des Feldes - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Phil Buys of Pyga Eurosteel leads the chasing bunch during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

The leading bunch during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

Henrique Avancini of Cannondale Factory Racing leads during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

The lead riders during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO T - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

The Lead Bunch during stage 1 of the 2019 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race held from Hermanus High School in Hermanus, South Africa on the 18th March 2019. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO TH - Nick Muzik/Cape Epic

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