The ABSA Cape Epic is the toughest, most gruelling mountain bike race in the world which takes place over 8 days and covers nearly 800km of rugged, offroad South African terrain. Natural beauty abounds, and riders criss cross the stupendous Western Cape with steep precipices and deep valleys under extreme conditions but their main focus is staying in the race ... This story is a daily account of what took place and the challenges faced by the riders ...