Thank you. Looking fwd to watching your upcoming Epic 2025 vids. Good luck with the training and prep which is more difficult than the Epic itself from a time, commitment and discipline point of view. 👍🏻
Good advice - I would add.... use two different brands as the pressure points on your rear end are slightly different and will help avoid visiting the bum clinic; on hydration... it is usually pretty hot, so a USWE or equivalent is vital and makes drinking on steep climbs or descents much easier...I usually wear an USWE and carry an empty bottle, with my choice of hydration powder, on my bike which I fill up at the last water point. Steep technical riding and riding switchbacks during training will go a long way to making your Epic journey a happier one !!
I'll never do another Cape Epic but I would suggest shoes that you can hike-a-bike in comfortably for the tougher days. I got passed by several people charging up Fanti's Pass in what I would consider "non-racing" shoes. The A-frame training is spot on. There were way too many riders that walked the switchbacks and then blocked everyone else while they remounted right at the top and in the way.
Thank you. Looking fwd to watching your upcoming Epic 2025 vids. Good luck with the training and prep which is more difficult than the Epic itself from a time, commitment and discipline point of view. 👍🏻
Good advice - I would add.... use two different brands as the pressure points on your rear end are slightly different and will help avoid visiting the bum clinic; on hydration... it is usually pretty hot, so a USWE or equivalent is vital and makes drinking on steep climbs or descents much easier...I usually wear an USWE and carry an empty bottle, with my choice of hydration powder, on my bike which I fill up at the last water point. Steep technical riding and riding switchbacks during training will go a long way to making your Epic journey a happier one !!
@@allantimm2003 yep THANKS. Exactly 💯
sitting here in Canada and I still recognize Hoogekraal! great spot :D
Thank you for the tip 👌🏼
I'll never do another Cape Epic but I would suggest shoes that you can hike-a-bike in comfortably for the tougher days. I got passed by several people charging up Fanti's Pass in what I would consider "non-racing" shoes. The A-frame training is spot on. There were way too many riders that walked the switchbacks and then blocked everyone else while they remounted right at the top and in the way.
Lekker. Thanks Craig
dayum dude, you crazy lol
Another great video Craig!
What do put in your Uswe?( energy or hydration only or combination?).
Hi Craig, always great vids.....which bike were you riding and what was the suspension travel of the fork?
THANKS - Giant Anthem Advance 2, Ohlins Fork 120mm travel
Trail looks epic, where are you riding?
Hoogekraal Trails
I want a tip on how to afford Cape Epic 🤣
Couldn't agree more. Craig, please let us know 🤣