Stage 4 will be the kind of day that makes a mountain biker’s heart beat faster – due to the abundance of single track (although there will be plenty of climbing crammed into the relatively short stage). The stage will be a constant roller coaster of farm roads, twisty and rocky single track as well as some district roads in the middle section for riders to spin out their legs. A historical highlight of the day will be a visit to the small town of Genadendal, the first mission station in Southern Africa, with its Moravian Church. More flowing trails will take riders to the neighbouring town of Greyton. As the crow flies it will be less than 10km from there to finish, but instead riders will be left wondering whether to love or hate the route designers over the next 25-odd-kilometres where (on tired legs) short but hard climbs alternate with exhilarating descents. All in all, it will be a fun day, although no rider should believe that fun means easy. Follow the Absa Cape Epic at www.cape-epic.com,