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Mar 2025
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STAGE 7 RECAP | CAPE EPIC 2025 | CYCLESP...

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(00:00) Welcome!

(00:17) Weather Challenges and Course Adjustments

(01:20) Race Day Delays and Management

(02:54) Final Day Reflections

(03:53) Overall Experience and Lessons Learned

(09:29) Support Crew and Logistics

(11:40) Shoutouts and Acknowledgements

(17:33) Closing Remarks and Sponsor Thanks


Wrapping up Cape Epic 2025 In today's episode, we recap the final stage of the 2025 Cape Epic with Team CycleSport.com's Alex Wild and Zach Calton. We discuss the challenges they faced during the race, including a stage shortening due to torrential rain and the significant delays on race day. Alex and Zach share their personal experiences and reflections, including handling race day stress, logistical hurdles, and their overall takeaways from the event. Special shoutouts go to their supporters, both on and off the trail. Join us for an insightful look into one of the world's toughest mountain bike stage races.


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