Absa Cape Epic 2027: Live

Synopsis

The Absa Cape Epic is the biggest race on the mountain biking calendar, and we’re showing it live.Teams of two from more than 50 countries race across eight days of rugged mountains, remote valleys and world-class singletrack in South Africa’s Western Cape. Partners must start and finish together every day, through relentless climbs, unpredictable weather and long days under the African sun. The world’s best ride to attack, gain time and chase glory. Ambitious amateurs ride to survive.The UCI rates it hors catégorie, its top race category, and it’s the most televised mountain bike event in the world. Expect helicopter shots, dust and drama, with full English commentary.Live broadcast schedule (UK time): Sun 21 March: Prologue, 07:00–12:45 Mon 22 March: Stage 1, 06:00–11:00 Tue 23 March: Stage 2, 06:00–10:30 Wed 24 March: Stage 3, 06:00–10:30 Thu 25 March: Stage 4, 06:00–10:00 Fri 26 March: Stage 5, 06:00–10:30 Sat 27 March: Stage 6, 06:00–10:30 Sun 28 March: Stage 7 (Final), 07:30–11:30 (BST, clocks go forward)