Bain’s Kloof a brutal hot climb Cape Epic

Team Songoinfo extended their lead by another 10 min on a brutal stage, which saw all the top teams mentioning the toughness of the single trail and the slow traffic from the mens group.

Sabine – It was a super tough stage today, we are battling 2nd and 3rd but it is over when it is over. We are working everyday.

Annika – Happy Birthday, today was a really really brutal tough day today, super sandy, rocky, you had to focus all day. It was hard to get to this position, we will minimize all risk keep nutrition and health optimal.

Kate – It was very tough fir me, when Annika says it was tough, it was really tough for me. I feel stage racing is like you just go slower and slower each day.

Annie – A really good course, I enjoyed the single track, nice being on the podium again.

Mariske – We trying to keep our focus and ride our own race. Mentally gonna have to prepare to bleed a little tomorrow.