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Absa Cape Epic 2008: Photo highlights

Following the conclusion of the 2008 Absa Cape Epic, a thousand-kilometre oddyssey across South Africa's Western Cape, we had to share these fantastic photos with you.

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Geddan Ruddock and Gerard Dirks of Absa G Power during stage five

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More than enough dust being kicked up on the last stage

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Equally impressive as the terrain facing the riders, is the setup they enjoy once the riding is over

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Shane Thomson in the singletrack in Grabouw forest during stage eight

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Riding through Vergeleegen Wine Estate during stage eight

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Despite such impressive scenery, the riders had little time to take it all in

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The riders faced many challenges on the route, including a good few river crossings to dampen the dust

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Sometimes there's no option other than dismounting and pushing or carrying the bike over rough obstacles

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Karl Platt of Bulls checks his computer statistics after stage four

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Dam crossing during stage four from Riversdale to Swellend

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Jose Silva enjoying a slice of singletrack


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