Epic Series MTB Podcast Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:28:55 +0200 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597136 en-us © 2026 Epic Series MTB Podcast yes e0aab53d-bef8-544e-b885-1a8a29f39690 Epic Series episodic false The Epic Series MTB Podcast follows the world’s premier mountain bike stage races, including the renowned Absa Cape Epic. Featuring interviews with elite and amateur riders from across the globe, the series delivers authentic insights, race stories, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from within the Epic Series.


Discover the preparation, perseverance, and mindset required to take on some of the most challenging and rewarding races in mountain biking.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Epic Series https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ehlamhi0m4zc5c3bs9iqv5yubnzj?.jpg Epic Series MTB Podcast Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Grand Finale Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Grand Finale Epic Series Buzzsprout-18891428 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200 1688 full false Absa Cape Epic Stage 6: It’s Down to the Wire Absa Cape Epic Stage 6: It’s Down to the Wire With the top two men’s teams separated by just 13 seconds, the final stage of the 2026 Absa Cape Epic is set to be a nailbiter after a dramatic penultimate stage. Mike and Max discuss the stage and bring you the interviews on a day when the pros set the trails alight. Plus, we chat to one of the most experienced photographers at the race, Nick Muzik, who explains what it’s like to straddle a fast moving motorbike on a bumpy road while sending pictures via cellphone.


]]> With the top two men’s teams separated by just 13 seconds, the final stage of the 2026 Absa Cape Epic is set to be a nailbiter after a dramatic penultimate stage. Mike and Max discuss the stage and bring you the interviews on a day when the pros set the trails alight. Plus, we chat to one of the most experienced photographers at the race, Nick Muzik, who explains what it’s like to straddle a fast moving motorbike on a bumpy road while sending pictures via cellphone.


]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18885974 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200 2163 full false Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 5 Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 5 The Queen Stage is done and the cream rose to the top. Join Mike and Max as they chat through the stage, play out the interviews and speak to one of the Absa Cape Epic’s most experienced bike mechanics, Udo Juterbock. 

]]> The Queen Stage is done and the cream rose to the top. Join Mike and Max as they chat through the stage, play out the interviews and speak to one of the Absa Cape Epic’s most experienced bike mechanics, Udo Juterbock. 

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18883375 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0200 1951 full false Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 4 Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 4 Stage 4: A day of crashes and new winners

Join journalist Mike Finch and race commentator Max Cluer as they discuss all the action from Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic. From race-defining crashes to new winner in the women’s race this was a day of high drama. Plus we meet the last Lion, John Gale and Hannele Stey, the only two riders to have completed every stage of every Absa Cape Epic.

]]> Stage 4: A day of crashes and new winners

Join journalist Mike Finch and race commentator Max Cluer as they discuss all the action from Stage 4 of the Absa Cape Epic. From race-defining crashes to new winner in the women’s race this was a day of high drama. Plus we meet the last Lion, John Gale and Hannele Stey, the only two riders to have completed every stage of every Absa Cape Epic.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18876684 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0200 2639 full false 🇪🇸 SIN FILTRO con Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora | Episodio 2 🇪🇸 SIN FILTRO con Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora | Episodio 2 Segundo Episodio, Sin Filtro, sin cortes y sin censura, la Absa Cape Epic 2026 en estado puro. Segunda etapa desde Montagu y la carrera ya empieza a pasar factura.

Durante estos 8 días, Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora te cuentan la Epic en español tal y como se vive dentro del pelotón: sin postureo y sin filtros. Para el público español  latinoamercano que sabemos que nos sigue.

En este episodio hablamos de cómo se vive la carrera cuando el desgaste empieza a notarse no solo fisicamente sino en las relaciones personales, tensiones, decepciones, alegrías y todo eso que forma parte de Epic Series y el correr en parejas.

Quieres saber qué pasa realmente dentro del pelotón en una de las pruebas de MTB por etapas más duras del mundo? Escucha a estos dos diamantes en bruto.

]]> Segundo Episodio, Sin Filtro, sin cortes y sin censura, la Absa Cape Epic 2026 en estado puro. Segunda etapa desde Montagu y la carrera ya empieza a pasar factura.

Durante estos 8 días, Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora te cuentan la Epic en español tal y como se vive dentro del pelotón: sin postureo y sin filtros. Para el público español  latinoamercano que sabemos que nos sigue.

En este episodio hablamos de cómo se vive la carrera cuando el desgaste empieza a notarse no solo fisicamente sino en las relaciones personales, tensiones, decepciones, alegrías y todo eso que forma parte de Epic Series y el correr en parejas.

Quieres saber qué pasa realmente dentro del pelotón en una de las pruebas de MTB por etapas más duras del mundo? Escucha a estos dos diamantes en bruto.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18873321 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200 3346 1 2 full false 🇪🇸 SIN FILTRO con Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora | Episodio 1 🇪🇸 SIN FILTRO con Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora | Episodio 1 🇪🇸 Arrancamos Sin Filtro. Durante estos 8 días de Absa Cape Epic Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora te acercaran la carrera en su estado más puro y en español.
Ambos te contarán lo que realmente pasa en la carrera  de MTB más deseada del mundo, sin postureo y sin filtros: nervios, risas, pájaras y todo lo que no se ve en televisión.
 
En este primer episodio, grabado en el Registration Day de Meerendal, hablamos de cómo se vive la Epic antes de empezar y qué significa cruzar la línea de salida.
 
Compártenos en comentarios: ¿qué quieres descubrir de la Absa Cape Epic 2026 desde dentro?

]]> 🇪🇸 Arrancamos Sin Filtro. Durante estos 8 días de Absa Cape Epic Ibon Zugasti y Pau Zamora te acercaran la carrera en su estado más puro y en español.
Ambos te contarán lo que realmente pasa en la carrera  de MTB más deseada del mundo, sin postureo y sin filtros: nervios, risas, pájaras y todo lo que no se ve en televisión.
 
En este primer episodio, grabado en el Registration Day de Meerendal, hablamos de cómo se vive la Epic antes de empezar y qué significa cruzar la línea de salida.
 
Compártenos en comentarios: ¿qué quieres descubrir de la Absa Cape Epic 2026 desde dentro?

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18873317 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0200 2813 1 1 full false Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 3 Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 3 Stage 3 saw riders take on a massive day from Montagu to Greyton, covering 140 kilometres with 1,750 metres of climbing. Mike and Max break down all the action, including a thrilling stage win for Felix Sthelli and Marc Pritzen of Team Honeycomb 226ers.

In the women’s race, Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller continued their dominance, holding off second-placed Vera Looser and Alexis Skarda, who rode aggressively throughout the stage.

The show wraps up with a panel discussion featuring the race directors of the Swiss Epic and Andorra Epic.

]]> Stage 3 saw riders take on a massive day from Montagu to Greyton, covering 140 kilometres with 1,750 metres of climbing. Mike and Max break down all the action, including a thrilling stage win for Felix Sthelli and Marc Pritzen of Team Honeycomb 226ers.

In the women’s race, Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller continued their dominance, holding off second-placed Vera Looser and Alexis Skarda, who rode aggressively throughout the stage.

The show wraps up with a panel discussion featuring the race directors of the Swiss Epic and Andorra Epic.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18870229 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0200 2429 full false Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 2 Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 2 After a high-speed and tactical Stage 2 of the Absa Cape Epic, Max Cluer and Mike Finch break down all the key moments from a day that favoured the fast men. Former World XC champion Sam Gaze and short course specialist Luca Schwarzbauer delivered a perfectly timed performance to sprint to victory, while Luca Braidot and Simone Avondetto pushed them all the way to the line. Overall leaders Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje showed their consistency once again, securing another podium finish to retain their grip on the race.

In the women’s race, Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller continued their dominant run, making it three stage wins in a row and extending their overall lead in commanding fashion.

This episode also shines a light on the unsung heroes of the race—the Hyenas, the legendary sweep riders who ensure that no rider is left behind. The team shares insight into what it takes to bring home the final finishers of each stage.

Mike also catches up with Toyota Mixed category leaders Jenny Rissveds, the reigning XCO World Champion, and Simon Andreassen, a former U23 World Champion and World Cup winner. They discuss their race so far, the dynamic of racing as a mixed team, and what it takes to stay at the top in one of the toughest events on the calendar.

]]> After a high-speed and tactical Stage 2 of the Absa Cape Epic, Max Cluer and Mike Finch break down all the key moments from a day that favoured the fast men. Former World XC champion Sam Gaze and short course specialist Luca Schwarzbauer delivered a perfectly timed performance to sprint to victory, while Luca Braidot and Simone Avondetto pushed them all the way to the line. Overall leaders Matt Beers and Tristan Nortje showed their consistency once again, securing another podium finish to retain their grip on the race.

In the women’s race, Candice Lill and Alessandra Keller continued their dominant run, making it three stage wins in a row and extending their overall lead in commanding fashion.

This episode also shines a light on the unsung heroes of the race—the Hyenas, the legendary sweep riders who ensure that no rider is left behind. The team shares insight into what it takes to bring home the final finishers of each stage.

Mike also catches up with Toyota Mixed category leaders Jenny Rissveds, the reigning XCO World Champion, and Simon Andreassen, a former U23 World Champion and World Cup winner. They discuss their race so far, the dynamic of racing as a mixed team, and what it takes to stay at the top in one of the toughest events on the calendar.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18864941 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0200 2622 full false Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 1 Absa Cape Epic 2026 | Stage 1 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18857172 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0200 2424 full false Absa Cape Epic | Prologue 2026 Absa Cape Epic | Prologue 2026  Listen to Mike Finch and Max Cluer as they break down the boiling HOT action at the 2026 Absa Cape Epic Prologue.

Both the racing and the weather were hot as SA riders Beers and Nortje narrowly won the opening Prologue at the 2026 Absa Cape Epic while compatriot Candice Lill and Swiss partner Alessandra Keller dominated the women’s race. Both the winning teams led the stage from the earliest checkpoints with Beers and Nortje winning by a slender six seconds while Lill and Keller put in just under a minute into the chasing teams.

]]>  Listen to Mike Finch and Max Cluer as they break down the boiling HOT action at the 2026 Absa Cape Epic Prologue.

Both the racing and the weather were hot as SA riders Beers and Nortje narrowly won the opening Prologue at the 2026 Absa Cape Epic while compatriot Candice Lill and Swiss partner Alessandra Keller dominated the women’s race. Both the winning teams led the stage from the earliest checkpoints with Beers and Nortje winning by a slender six seconds while Lill and Keller put in just under a minute into the chasing teams.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18850851 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0200 1937 1 3 full false S1 Ep2: Absa Cape Epic with World Wide Wilkinson S1 Ep2: Absa Cape Epic with World Wide Wilkinson Episode 2 is here — and it’s time for the Absa Cape Epic.

Join Isaac and Jess Wilkinson, husband and wife, as they take on the Absa Cape Epic — widely regarded as the world’s premier mountain bike stage race. Months of preparation have led to this moment, and the race is about to begin.

]]> Episode 2 is here — and it’s time for the Absa Cape Epic.

Join Isaac and Jess Wilkinson, husband and wife, as they take on the Absa Cape Epic — widely regarded as the world’s premier mountain bike stage race. Months of preparation have led to this moment, and the race is about to begin.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18844215 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0200 1926 1 2 full false S1 Ep1: Absa Cape Epic with World Wide Wilkinson S1 Ep1: Absa Cape Epic with World Wide Wilkinson Join Isaac and Jess Wilkinson, husband and wife, as they take on the Epic Series of mountain biking as a mixed racing team. Throughout the season, they’ll be lining up in the mixed category at some of the world’s most iconic MTB events — sharing the highs, the lows, the training, the travel, and everything in between.

First up: the legendary Absa Cape Epic,  widely regarded as the world’s premier mountain bike stage race.

Follow their journey inside the race, behind the scenes, and into the heart of the Epic Series.

]]> Join Isaac and Jess Wilkinson, husband and wife, as they take on the Epic Series of mountain biking as a mixed racing team. Throughout the season, they’ll be lining up in the mixed category at some of the world’s most iconic MTB events — sharing the highs, the lows, the training, the travel, and everything in between.

First up: the legendary Absa Cape Epic,  widely regarded as the world’s premier mountain bike stage race.

Follow their journey inside the race, behind the scenes, and into the heart of the Epic Series.

]]> Epic Series Buzzsprout-18729601 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0200 1609 1 1 full false