epa11227572 Race leaders and yellow jersey wearers Nino Schurter (L) from Switzerland and Sebastian Fini from Denmark (R) racing for team World Bicycle Relief celebrate on the podium after stage 1 of the ABSA Cape Epic MTB race over 88 km with 2540m of climbing in Saronsberg, South Africa, 18 March 2024. This year's event sees 600 teams tackle 617 km kilometers with 16.500m of climbing over 8 days of riding. The race includes UCI pro riders and amateurs. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK
