Episode
Cape Epic Final Stage Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden
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- The Stable Cyclist
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- Mar 24, 2026
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- 1004
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Summary
After 8 days of racing, crashes, mechanicals, and everything in between… they made it. Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden crossed the finish line of the Absa Cape Epic — one of the hardest stage races in the world — and this is the story of their final day. Stage 7 was no victory lap. A brutal climb, technical singletrack, and completely empty legs forced them to dig deeper one last time. But this time, it wasn’t about results — it was about finishing. In this episode, we break down:• The reality of the final stage (it’s not easy)• Racing on completely empty legs• The emotion of crossing the finish line together• What they learned about partnership, resilience, and themselves They finished 7th overall in the GC — but the real win was making it to the line.