The Cape Epic is one of the world’s toughest mountain bike race. Over seven stages and a prologue, on sinuous single track and dusty farm roads, under glaring South African sun and the odd sudden downpour, the Cape Epic always crowns a worthy winner. Two, in fact, since riders race in pairs. But we know all this… 18 months after the pandemic put paid to the first #raphagoneracing appearance at the Cape Epic, they have returned for a second attempt. But so much has changed sin