Episode
Cape Epic Stage 5 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden
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- The Stable Cyclist
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- Mar 21, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1002
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Summary
Stage 5 of the Cape Epic is known as the Queen Stage, and it delivered in a big way. Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden break down one of the toughest days of the race, with massive climbing, fatigue setting in, and the cumulative toll of multiple stages starting to show. In this episode, JP, Jenna, and Leah recap how the day unfolded, what made this stage so challenging, and how they managed their effort through one of the most demanding profiles of the week. They also share what it feels like deep into a stage race like Cape Epic, where every decision matters and every pedal stroke counts. Another raw, inside look at the women’s race during one of the hardest mountain bike stage races in the world.