Leon Erasmus (40) and Dennis du Toit (43) will partner up for the 2014 Absa Cape Epic as team Pragma Teahmo.
Leon Erasmus and Dennis du Toit of Team Pragma Teahmo on the bike preparing for the Absa Cape Epic.
Photo: Marlene de Villiers / marlenedevilliersphotography.co.za
The 11th edition of the Absa Cape Epic, which takes place from March 23 to 30, 2014, will once again see riders battle the natural elements of South Africa’s harsh mountain biking terrain for the coveted championship title and prize purse of R1.5 million (the largest purse in the world of endurance mountain biking).
Erasmus will be returning for his eight and du Toit for his ninth Absa Cape Epic this year.
Du Toit, who is the owner of a bike shop, rides the Absa Cape Epic every year. Erasmus, who is a business improvement engineer, says multiday stage racing suits his style of riding.
“I love endurance sports – as the rides gets longer, I get stronger,” he says.
Du Toit and Erasmus try to train together at least one week.
Says Erasmus: “I think the most important ingredient to complete the Absa Cape Epic successfully is mental fitness.” Du Toit adds that “preparation is key and I look forward to this year’s route.”
They will be riding on behalf of Teahmo (www.teahmo.org.za), a non-profit organisation which specialises in the upliftment of the community and their specific needs in the Western Cape.
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