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Mar 2025
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STAGE 6 RECAP | CAPE EPIC 2025 | CYCLESP...

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(00:00) Welcome!

(00:24) Horrendous Mud and Wrong Turns

(05:23) Contact Lens Struggles and Stage Performance

(07:41) The Brutality of the Race

(09:24) Mechanical Issues and Team Dynamics

(11:50) Looking Ahead to the Final Stage


In today's episode, we recap the penultimate stage of the 2025 Absa Cape Epic, an intense 97-kilometer ride through muddy and challenging conditions. Join Team CycleSport.com's Alex Wilde and Zach Colton as they share their harrowing experience of missed turns, dealing with muddy contacts, and persevering through mechanical issues. Despite the setbacks, the team moved up in the general classification standings. Hear reflections on the grueling nature of the race, the camaraderie among riders, and the anticipation for the final stage. Don't forget to send your support and check out CycleSport.com for your biking needs!


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