epa09529866 Race leaders NinetyOne-songo-Specialized riders Jordan Sarrou (L) of France and Matt Beers (back R) of South Africa celebrate after keeping the leaders' yellow jersey following Stage 1 of the 2021 Absa Cape Epic mountain bike race over 98km in and around the town of Ceres, South Africa, 18 October 2021. This years event sees 600 riders tackle 620km over eight days of riding and 15,350m of vertical ascent. The race includes UCI pro riders and amateurs in what is seen by many as the premier MTB stage race in the world. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
