Ask any serious mountain biker about their dream event, and chances are the Epic Series will come up before they've even clipped in.
Often called the Tour de France of mountain biking, the Epic Series isn't just another race calendar. It's a collection of the most iconic multi-day MTB stage races on the planet, where world champions, weekend warriors, and bucket-list adventurers all line up to test themselves against breathtaking landscapes and brutally beautiful trails.
At the pinnacle sits the Absa Cape Epic, eight days of relentless climbing, technical descents, dust, sweat, and unforgettable moments. It's the race that measures everything: your fitness, your bike handling, your teamwork, and occasionally your life choices halfway up a climb. Riders tackle hundreds of kilometres across South Africa's Western Cape, earning every finish line photo the hard way.
Images by Michael Chiaretta, Swiss Epic 2025
But the adventure doesn't stop there.
The Epic Series spans incredible destinations, including Swiss Epic, Andorra Epic,4Islands Epic, and South Africa's much-loved FNB Wines2Whales. Each event has its own personality, but they all share one thing: world-class trails that leave your legs screaming and your camera roll overflowing.
Ready to see what all the hype is about? Visit the Epic Series website to explore the global race calendar, qualification routes, and legendary events that have earned their reputation as mountain biking's biggest stage.
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