PDF Version of our ever famous Stage Race SURVIVAL Manual We hope that these guidelines will be a convenient reference when needed and when the brain just doesn’t want to focus anymore! We hope that our years of experience can help everyone in making better informed decisions - Erica experienced the Absa Cape Epic first hand from 2007 to 2010 and Louise in 2013 and 2015. They have also been involved directly and indirectly at the event providing support and recovery to riders as well as being one of the official coaching partners of the Absa Cape Epic. Topics included range from mental preparation, what to eat and drink, riding with a partner, injuries, day-to-day recovery and more...