Wooing The Cape Epic

Chronicles of an American and Belgian Mountain Bike Duo Competing in the Cape Epic
Absa Cape Epic | South Africa | 28 March - 5 April 2008 | 9 days | 966km | 18,529m of climbing

Monday, April 7, 2008

Post Race Celebration

Saturday's banquet at Moyo was a great way to celebrate the 9 days of race. Along with the presentations, there was entertainment, a festive African atmosphere, and some of the best food of the entire trip. We ate all kinds of food - delicious and in mass quantity! And of course, plenty of drinks and catching up with fellow racers on the week+ that was. Moyo had a bunch of unique outdoor dining areas including intimate private decks. Quite a change from the athlete dining tents we crammed into each night over the week. Post dinner lounging on the outdoor couches was a relaxing way to end the evening. I was pretty impressed we were still awake at 10pm. Rizel bought us a round of shots that were of local flavor and that was the end of our night.
Traditional Dancers welcoming the athletes

One of the many amazing food stations. (JD and Jim stacking their plates)


Live entertainment on the main stage.

Traditional face painting.

Our table at Moyo.

Another pic of our table (photo by Robbie)

Rowan, JD, and Jim all painted up.

Jeanette and Amori: The two best massage therapists at Cape Epic!