After an action-packed Stage 1 of the 2026 Absa Cape Epic, Max Cluer and Mike Finch unpack all the drama from the day’s racing. From Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje’s incredible comeback ride overcoming a four-minute deficit after a puncture to storm back onto the podium—to the dominant performance from Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller in the women’s race, the hosts break down the key moments that shaped the stage.

They’re also joined by special guest Jason Boulle, who experienced the race from a completely different perspective while piloting the media E-Bike for the first time. Mixing it up at the front of the race, Jason captured the intensity of the leaders’ battle from his onboard camera and shares what it’s like to ride alongside the world’s best during one of mountain biking’s toughest stage races.