The Official Absa Cape Epic Podcast

Mike Finch
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News, views and insights from the world's greatest mountain bike stage race, the ABSA Cape Epic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 2025 Race Wrap: How The Race Was Won / All The Interviews and More...

    03/24/2025

    2025 Race Wrap: How The Race Was Won / All The Interviews and More...

    The 2025 Absa Cape Epic delivered plenty of drama and excitement. From the extreme heat of the first few days to the wind and rain of the final weekend, Mother Nature threw plenty of challenges at both riders and organisers. Race announcer Mike Finch, from Bicycling magazine, and veteran cycling journalist David Moseley break down the final stages of the race with interviews and insights from the winners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  2. 2025 Absa Cape Epic Wrap: Stages 3-5

    03/21/2025

    2025 Absa Cape Epic Wrap: Stages 3-5

    Stages 3, 4 and 5 of the 2025 Absa Cape Epic delivered plenty of drama. Race announcer and journalist Mike Finch and journalist David Moseley take a look at the racing so far, talk to the amazing TV e-bike rider Stefan Sahm, ask UCI women's GC leader Sofia Villafane about her earring obsession and talk to defending champion Matt Beers about how he's dealing with the disappointment of being unable to compete for the top prize this year as partner Keegan Swenson continues to struggle with back problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  3. 2025 Absa Cape Epic Wrap: Prologue, Stages 1-2

    03/18/2025

    2025 Absa Cape Epic Wrap: Prologue, Stages 1-2

    Absa Cape Epic Race announcer Mike Finch and event journalist David Moseley wrap up the first three stages of the Absa Cape Epic with interviews with the pros, updates on the stages and what it's like to work behind the scenes for an international team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  4. 03/24/2023

    Absa Cape Epic 2023 Stage 5 Wrap: The Toughest Day

    Stage 5 of the 2023 Absa Cape Epic delivered plenty of drama after overnight rains turned parts of the course into raging rivers. Here's a wrap from one of the craziest days in Epic history with interviews from all the top riders. Plus we talk to the amazing Last Lions, riders who have completed every one of the events since the races' inception in 2004. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  5. 03/21/2023

    2023 Absa Cape Epic: Prologue, Stages 1-2 Wrap

    The first three days of the 2023 Absa Cape Epic delivered plenty of drama and excitement among the pro racers. Listen to how it played from those closest to the action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  6. 2020 Absa Cape Epic Route: What To Expect

    09/06/2019

    2020 Absa Cape Epic Route: What To Expect

    647km, 15 550m of climbing, 8 days: This is what lies ahead for riders of the untamed African mountain bike race - the ABSA Cape Epic - in 2020. Join our panel of experts - including on-the-ground interviews with the course designers - as we break down each stage, highlight the toughest days and bury some myths about how the race course is designed and organised. Whether you're a first timer or an experienced finisher, here's what you need to know about the challenge that awaits at the 17th edition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
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About

News, views and insights from the world's greatest mountain bike stage race, the ABSA Cape Epic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Mike Finch
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © mike.finch@quickbrownfox.agency