South African adventurer Riaan Manser and his wife Vasti will be taking on the 2017 Cape Epic from March 19 to 26.
Some of Manser’s escapades include riding a bicycle around Africa and circumnavigating Madagascar and Iceland by kayak.
Adventurer Riaan Manser and his wife Vasti will be taking on the 2017 Cape Epic from March 19 to 26. Photo: Mark Sampson
The couple are already in training to take on the rugged Cape Epic together for the third time next year.
Manser will be bidding for his Amabubesi (“pride of lions”) status for finishing all three, but Vasti had to pull out during the event this year after falling and breaking a bone in her hip.
In spite of that setback, Vasti will be on the starting line alongside Riaan.
“The Epic draws you back into its clutches every year. When you cross that finish line, there are not many things that can make you feel such an accomplishment,” said Vasti.
They have started training three months earlier than they did on their previous two Cape Epics.
“With a few extra months’ preparation we should be in a lot better condition,” said Manser.
“Vasti and I agreed beforehand that our primary goal is to get our medals, but obviously we would like to spend less time out in the field this time.”
