Cape Epic 2018: Stage One

The race is on, and we check into the pits to see the Epics getting raced this year.
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Annika Langvad and Kate Courtney are starting the day with the Leader's Jerseys, and a 5am call time, and over a one-minute advantage. And with the first day of full stage racing on the South African course ahead of them, we thought it would be a good idea to check in with Specialized Racing mechanic Brad Copeland to check out the Epics that they'll be racing on.
Jaroslav Kulhavý and Howard Grotts, meanwhile, started the day in fifth place, and with multiple Cape Epic wins under his belt, Jaro was out to change that. Keep watching to see how they did.

[@fvera901]

Glad to see Grotts and Kulhavy together . Make USA proud Howie !

[@Montblanc1986]

Hit it hard again tomorrow! Go Kate! Go Howard! Go USA!

[@jmmyucm1988]

Gran equipo saludos desde Michoacán México

[@crisgarcia1384]

Best freaking mechanic ever 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@javittcycling290]

Specialiced i LOVE yours bake

[@romaotiagomarques]

Avancini o tempo todo fazendo uma ponta no vídeo da spz.

[@samuelschell2428]

I love the pink bike...

[@MrBrwnchknbrwncow]

I miss Beno's take on races, but Brad's a great replacement. His humor on instagram is gold!

[@Badtiking1234]

What do they eat for breakfast?

[@tryhardpker]

redbull

[@ageng.raditya]

Wait, is she just steering using fork crown?

[@chihirogustafson8557]

When are we going to see the sworks xc shoes in America colors

[@durianriders]

My s-works 2018 epic rides like a slug. I can feel suspension bob just riding at 150w on tarmac. Ive got it on 300psi and on the firm setting. What shocks are the pros riding here and how can I get one?

[@crisgarcia1384]

Your brain needs service

[@RomanE_____]

2:37 lol

[@manuelrabelo6780]

And now Kate is with Scott...

[@mc540flip]

👍🏅

[@carlosdanieldiaz1752]

Donde esta el jabali

[@cameronlesley2428]

Forget the brain tech! Check annika riding on the crown of the forks to get more aero!

[@numbaoneg101]

I saw that as well! Thought I was seeing things for a second.

[@trail23dom95]

Many riders do that, I remeber seeing Karl Platt doing the same

[@chihirogustafson8557]

Jaruslav? Isn't it jaroslav

[@specializedbicycles]

It is Jaroslav, indeed. Video description is correct, title card in video is not.

[@chihirogustafson8557]

Jaroslav is a straight legend

[@0193-i7u]

Yo en mi vida voy a poder comprarme una bicicleta asi

[@dominicpollizzi_tri]

That eyebrow raise

[@celestium77]

Stop drinking redbull

[@practicaljoe90]

Redbull is life

[@fwmtb]

I don't think they actually drink it.

[@slavi4ek1]

Хэлоу гайз! дайте мне такой вел я тоже результат покажу, эти велики почти сами едут!)...

[@h2oaturyoku848]

ロードバイクしかやってないけどmtbもやりたくなった(´-ω-`)

[@rodrigoschinaider7457]

Aqui e Brasil Henrique Avancini

[@KHos73]

I would worry about nutters trying to chop legs off....

[@andreisacalus]

guess what.it's a 10.000 $ bike