| Time | ETA on Leaders | Location/Map | |
| Stage Start | 07:00 | Elandskloof Farm Cottages, Greyton | |
| SP1: Top of Franschhoek Town | 09:30 | https://goo.gl/maps/zJhRGYxEJmmpYLBr6 | |
| SP2: Kylemore | 10:50 | https://goo.gl/maps/M9kBCreZZpCABDmQ6 | |
| Stage Finish | 11:25 | Stellenbosch |
*Predicted times only
A visit to the picturesque town of Franschhoek is enough of a reason to skip work on a Friday, add in an Absa Cape Epic spectator point and there's no excuse not to visit! Spectator point 1 is located at the bottom of Franschhoek Pass, on the Franschhoek side, and is in close proximity to the towns restaurants, attractions and accommodation.
*PLEASE NOTE FRANSCHHOEK PASS WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC.
Kilometres into the stage: 70km
Distance from race village: 139km
Spectator point 2 of Stage 5 is located in Kylemore, at the base of Helshoogte Pass. Here fans will get to encourage teams as they begin the final hurdles of the stage: Helshoogte, Botmaskop and the old DH track into Stellenbosch.
Kilometres into the stage: 101km
Distance from race village: 112km