Good luck to Nico and Daleen who are preparing for this Epic race!!!! let me know who else so we can keep tabs on how ya doing
Cheers hardy ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Absa Cape Epic <[email protected]> Date: 2009/10/29 Subject: Dramatic New Route Unveiled for 2010 To: [email protected] 29 October 2009 * **Dear Mountain Bike Enthusiast,* *Dramatic New Route Unveiled* ** The dramatic new route of the seventh edition of the Absa Cape Epic presented by adidas, which takes place from *21 to 28 March 2010*, was unveiled at the event’s annual route launch dinner held at Moyo Zoo Lake in Johannesburg last night. In keeping with tradition, the route will lead the 1200 cyclists through vast distances of new territory, previously untouched by the race. With its challenging and exhilarating landscapes, the stage locations of Diemersfontein<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5kaWVtZXJzZm9udGVpbi5jby56YS8%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]>, Ceres<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jZXJlcy5vcmcuemEv&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]>and Worcester<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy53b3JjZXN0ZXJ0b3VyaXNtLmNvbS8%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]> *Burry Stander and Christoph Sauser (Songo.info) with 2009 Absa Cape Epic winners Karl Platt and Stefan Sahm (Bulls) who flew from Germany to attend the route launch* awaits the most prestigious mountain bike stage race in the world, before the race returns to the well-known orchards and vineyards of Oak Valley<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5vYWt2YWxsZXkuY28uemEv&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]>and its traditional finish at the Lourensford Wine Estate<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5sb3VyZW5zZm9yZC5jby56YS8%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]>. Registration for next year’s event will take place on 20 March at the V&A Waterfront<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy53YXRlcmZyb250LmNvLnphL1BhZ2VzL1dlbGNvbWUuYXNweA%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]>. Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain, in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, the V&A Waterfront has become South Africa’s most visited tourist destination, and the perfect setting for the official 2010 Absa Cape Epic opening ceremony. Click here to read more<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jYXBlLWVwaWMuY29tL2NvbnRlbnQucGhwP3BhZ2VfaWQ9MTY0JmFtcDt0aXRsZT0vVGhlX1JvdXRlLw%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]>about the stages that our route designer, Leon Evans (a.k.a Dr Evil), has lined up for the 2010 Absa Cape Epic. ** *Armstrong Supports Absa Cape Epic Charity* ** Lance Armstrong, full time cancer fighter and seven-time Tour de France champion, is set to make his first trip to Cape Town in March 2010 to support one of the official charities of the Absa Cape Epic. The JAG Foundation<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5qYWdmb3VuZGF0aW9uLm9yZy56YS8%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]>has been involved with the event since October of 2008 and continues to do remarkable work in schools and underprivileged communities. Armstrong’s visit, from 9 to 11 March 2010, will aim to raise awareness about the importance of healthy lifestyles and positive role models and the power of sport in transforming youth communities. Read more…<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jYXBlLWVwaWMuY29tL25ld3MucGhwP25ld3NfaWQ9MTMyJmFtcDt0aXRsZT0vQXJtc3Ryb25nX1N1cHBvcnRzX0FDRV9DaGFyaXR5Lw%3D%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]> *Prestigious Award for Race Founder* Race Founder, Kevin Vermaak, was recently honoured by the Helderberg Chapter of the Cape Chamber of Commerce at a recent gala awards dinner in Somerset West. Vermaak was presented with the Chairman’s award by President-elect of the Cape Chamber of Commerce, Mr Joe Emeran for his contribution to the economy of the Helderberg Basin. Read more…<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jYXBlLWVwaWMuY29tL25ld3MucGhwP25ld3NfaWQ9MTMxJmFtcDt0aXRsZT0vUHJlc3RpZ2lvdXNfQXdhcmRfZm9yX1JhY2VfRm91bmRlci8%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]> *Absa Cape Epic Photographer Scoops Top Honours* ** Gary Perkin, one of the leading photographers at the Absa Cape Epic, has walked away with top honours in the 2nd Velo Arto competition at the prestigious Vélirium featuring Nissan/UCI World Cup at Mont-Saint-Anne in Quebec (Canada), the biggest mountain bike festival in the world. Read more…<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jYXBlLWVwaWMuY29tL25ld3MucGhwP25ld3NfaWQ9MTMwJmFtcDt0aXRsZT0vUGhvdG9ncmFwaGVyX1Njb29wc19Ub3BfSG9ub3Vycy8%3D&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]> Visit *www.cape-epic.com<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/link.php?URL=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jYXBlLWVwaWMuY29t&Name=&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&[email protected]> * for up to date race news and the latest developments. Warm Regards, *The Absa Cape Epic team* To view the online version, please click here<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/html_version.php?CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&[email protected]> . To unsubscribe, please click here<http://www.igmailerpro.co.za/unsubscribe.php?CampaignID=721&CampaignStatisticsID=779&Demo=0&EncryptedMemberID=NDQ4NTA1&[email protected]> . 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