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.
Geddan Ruddock and Gerard Dirks of Absa G Power during stage five
More than enough dust being kicked up on the last stage
Equally impressive as the terrain facing the riders, is the setup they enjoy once the riding is over
Shane Thomson in the singletrack in Grabouw forest during stage eight
Riding through Vergeleegen Wine Estate during stage eight
Despite such impressive scenery, the riders had little time to take it all in
The riders faced many challenges on the route, including a good few river crossings to dampen the dust
Sometimes there's no option other than dismounting and pushing or carrying the bike over rough obstacles
Karl Platt of Bulls checks his computer statistics after stage four
Dam crossing during stage four from Riversdale to Swellend
