Cape Epic 2024 – 4. Etappe

Rider heading down the many switchbacks on the descent during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APP - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Marc Stutzmann during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHE - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Nino Schurter wollte es heute auch wissen. Das Team World Bicycle Relief drehte heute den Spieß um und meldete sich zurück im Kampf um Gelb. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Artistisch sichert sich Nino zwei Flaschen. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Trinken war heute extrem wichtig! - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Bei den Herren drückte Canyon Sidi immer wieder das Gaspedal durch. Marc Stutzmann ist hier an der Spitze unterwegs. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Andreas Seewald spannt sich vor den Zug. Mit dem extrem flotten Anfangstempo vom Canyon Sidi kamen nicht viele Teams zurecht. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Der morgendliche Staub von Wellington. Am heutigen Donnerstag wurde es extrem heiß. Die Königsetappe wurde etwas eingekürzt, um die brühende Mittagshitze zu umgehen. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Jaki Hartmann gibt Gas, Stiebi folgt. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Hans Becking ließ zu Beginn nicht locker. Buff Megamo wollte einmal mehr die Konkurrenz unter Druck setzen. Am Ende mussten sie ihrem hohen Tempo selbst etwas Tribut zollen. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Georg Egger of Speed Company Racing during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIV - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND AB - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Simon Stiebjahn und Jakob Hartmann im Anstieg. Das Singer Racing Team würde gerne einmal unter den Top 3 landen. Aktuell fehlt dem deutschen Duo noch einen Ticken dafür. Heute wurde es Platz 7. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Andreas SEEWALD leads the race during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Philip Buys and Pieter DuToit in the ABSA African leaders Jersey during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Marc Stutzmann of Canyon Sidi during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Nick Muzik/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

In der Gesamtwertung hat sich erstmal nichts getan. Anne Terpstra und Nicole Koller sind weiterhin vorne, doch ihr Vorsprung beträgt gerade einmal 2:31 Minuten! - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Wir vermuten ja, dass es den Fotografen an dem Spot mit den unzähligen Kehren so gut gefallen hat, dass sie die packenden Zielsprints glatt vergessen haben. Sei's drum! Bei den Damen ging der Sieg an Ghost vor Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne und Cannondale. - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Während bei den Damen eine klare Konstanz in der Gesamtwertung zu erkennen ist, wechselt bei den Herren Gelb ordentlich durch. Jetzt sind Howard Grotts und Matt Beers an der Reihe. Bringen die Specialized-Jungs das Ding durch? - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Glückwunsch an Schurter/Fini! Tagessieg Nummer 2 für das Duo! - Foto: Nick Muzik / Cape Epic

Bei den Damen ist es das gleiche Bild wie immer! Cannondale, Ghost und Specialized sind vorne weg! Das garantiert jede Menge Spannung! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Candice Lill on the early slopes during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVE - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Bei den Damen übernahm Candice Lill auf den ersten Metern die Kontrolle. - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Bei den Damen geht es zumindest optisch etwas lockerer zu am Start. Langsam kann es allerdings keinesfalls sein, wenn man sich die Rennzeiten in der Women-Kategorie anschaut! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Ever smiling Hans Becking start of Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

yellow jersey during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPH - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Howard Grotts before stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPH - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Sagen wir mal so: Die Stimmung vor der heutigen Königsetappen war gut vor dem Start! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Fotos sind wieder on point! - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

All African Jersey leaders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO T - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Mixed Jersey leaders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHO - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Exarro Category leaders enjoying the flow during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDI - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Nichts neues an der Spitze! Candice Lill ist jetzt vorne! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Nicole Koller manövriert sich souverän über die spdafrikaischen Trails. - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Sofia Gomez drückt aufs Pedal. Die Argentinierin fährt gemeinsam mit Samara Sheppard ein starkes Cape Epic. Und noch ist in der Gesamtwertung alles drin! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Nicol Koller controlling tthe pace during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GI - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Ghost Factory Racing during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHO - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Haben wir eigentlich schon erwähnt, dass es heute extrem viele Spitzkehren zu bewältigen gab? Falls nein, hier wäre der Beweis! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Candice Lill chases the leaders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Business as usual bei den Damen. Anne Terpstra und Nicole Koller fahren in Orange, verteidigen Orange und gewinnen in Orange! Fünfter Tag, fünfter Sieg! Glückwunsch! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Nicole Koller leads on the first descent during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Sofia Gomez during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Sofia Gomez making light work of the gradients during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Sofia Gomez during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Panorama 10 von 10! - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

tougher climbing than expected and early splits during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Max Sullivan/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE - Foto: Max Sullivan / Cape Epic

Ach ja, Spitzkehren gab es übrigens nicht nur im Uphill ... - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Also wer bei diesen Bildern nicht neidisch auf die Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer des Cape Epics wird, der hat den MTB-Sport nie geliebt! - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Schurter und Fini nutzen ihre fahrtechnische Klasse, um im Downhill Druck auf die Konkurrenz auszuüben. Das klappt auch! Nur Specialized kann erstmal dran bleiben. - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Es war nicht der Tag von Hans Becking (im Bild) und Wout Alleman. Buff Megamo konnte im Finale nicht mehr mit den Spitzenteams mithalten und hatten zudem noch etwas Defektpech. - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Wir können uns ehrlich gesagt nicht so ganz satt sehen! - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Ok, reicht dann auch! Sonst wird der Neid zu groß! - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Karl Platt and Tomas Vilaseca during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Karl Platt und Tomas Vilasecawaren heute wieder einmal eine Klasse für sich in der Masters Kategorie. Wer kann das deutsch-spanische Duo noch stoppen? - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Nicole Koller führt das Damenfeld vor Candice Lill an. - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Elit ladies high up the big climb towards Cliff Hanger during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APP - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Howard Grotts auf dem Weg ins gelbe Trikot! Das Team Toyota-Specialized-NinetyOne zeigte heute eine starke Vorstellung und sind ab morgen die Gejagten. - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Ab geht's für die Masters und Amateure! - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Gute Laune bei Thomas Jauner und Oliver Imfeld. Das Duo führt auch in der Grand Masters Kategorie. Klar, dass dann die Stimmung passt! - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Elite ladies start during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOT - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Ok Jungs, fahren wir ein Etappenrennen oder machen wir Cross-Country? Nach entspanntem Einrollen sieht das nicht gerade aus! Wäre ja nicht so, dass ihr schon 4 Tage unterwegs seid. - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Guten Morgen Wellington! Matt Beers rollt entspannt zum Start der vierten Etappe. Es sollte ein guter Tag werden fürs Specialized-Team. - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Riders during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Sam Clark/Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND ABS - Foto: Sam Clark / Cape Epic

Rider heading up the many switchbacks before the descent during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE A - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Stimmung war definitiv da! - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Sam Saunders and Riaan Weideman during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVE - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Danielle Strydom and Steph Wohlters during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Riders at the bottom of the Cliff Hanger during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDI - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Wir haben es schon oft erwähnt, aber man kann es nicht oft genug betonen: Die Fotografen machen einen grandiosen Job! - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Riders making their way up during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Riders at the bottom of the Cliff Hanger during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDI - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Riders heading up big climb during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Der letzte Beweis, dass heute wirklich heiß war! Da hilft nur noch ein ganzer Eis-Pack! - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Rider in the forest during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT IS GIVEN TO THE PHO - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

Rider heading up the many switchbacks before the descent during Stage 4 of the 2024 Absa Cape Epic Mountain Bike stage race from CPUT, Wellington to CPUT, Wellington, South Africa on 21 March 2024. Photo by Dom Barnardt /Cape Epic PLEASE ENSURE THE A - Foto: Dom Barnardt / Cape Epic

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