# How To Win One of the World's Toughest  Mountain Bike Races

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Podcast: [The Real Science of Sport Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast-495514)
Published: 2026-03-30T15:42:52+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/how-to-win-one-of-the-worlds-toughest-mountain-bike-races
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Duration seconds: 4918

## Resource

The Absa Cape Epic is a 700km, eight-stage, two-man team mountain bike race renowned as one of the toughest and most prestigious in the world. But what does it take to win this event against some of the world's best mountain bikers? We spoke to Mike Posthumus, the Head of Performance for the Specialised Factory Racing Off-road team, about the preparation, recovery, race tactics, and behind-the-scenes work that helped his team of Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje win the overall title. From practical tips on recovery to the amazing stats behind the performance, this is a rare insight for anyone taking on a multi-stage endurance event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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