Stage 6 - Elgin

The "most fun" stage of the 2014 Cape Epic, Stage 6 had ample single track over 85km with 1800m of climbing.  Racers rode through the apple orchards of Oak Valley, the Lebanon Forest, as well as the mountain bike trails of Paul Cluver to descend back into the Oak Valley Estate to the finish line.


Thomas and Mike stayed consistent with another 6th place finish, and they have a firm 6th place position in the overall results as well.  Both of them are feeling great and ready to finish the Epic tomorrow in Lourensford.  However, after a bike inspection after today's stage, Mike discovered a crack in his frame that may have been the result of his crash in Stage 4.  Luckily, Cannondale is giving him a new bike!!  There are now only 69km of racing in between Mike, Thomas and the finish line.  Let's hope they can keep it rubber side down until then!

Despite Nino Schurter and Philip Buys' huge lead in today's stage, Topeak-Ergon racing will go into the final stage with a ten minute overall lead.  They finished in second today to maintain their lead over Meerendal Songo Specialized, who finished 3rd in Stage 6.

To see full results click here!