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2007 Overall Results - Men

Cat Pos 9.
GC Pos 9.
Time 35:32.26,4
Distance 886km
Avg. Speed 24.93km/h
Climbing 15045m

2007 Stage Results - Men

Stage 1 3. Cat, 3. GC
4:03.52,3 +2.36,2
Stage 2 4. Cat, 4. GC
5:11.46,3 +13.21,7
Stage 3 3. Cat, 3. GC
5:05.08,6 +9.00,2
Stage 4 1. Cat, 1. GC
4:07.52,4 Stage Win
Stage 5 14. Cat, 14. GC
4:11.47,8 +30.15,0
Stage 6 37. Cat, 52. GC
4:43.21,3 +56.46,6
Stage 7 13. Cat, 13. GC
4:36.28,6 +35.39,5
Stage 8 6. Cat, 6. GC
3:32.09,1 +7.17,8

Ralph and Jose have completed both the Absa Cape Epics they entered together.
They have achieved the following results together:

2011 Team Multivan Merida Biking 3 (Men), Cat Pos: 10., GC Pos: 10., Time: 30:37.57,9

2007 Team Multivan Merida Biking Team 1 (Men), Cat Pos: 9., GC Pos: 9., Time: 35:32.26,4

7-1 Ralph Naef

Switzerland Switzerland

Epics Completed: 2

 

I entered the Absa Cape Epic...
i really like South Africa and just heard good things about Cape Epic I`m sure we will have a lot of fun and a good time with friends.

Best Results:
2012 XCO Eliminator World Champion
2007 XCO Vice World Champion
2006 XCM World Champion
2 x XCO European Champion
2 x XCM European Champion

Absa Cape Epic History:

2011 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 10. GC Pos: 10. Time: 30:37.57,9
            Stage Wins: Stg 6. (1)

2007 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 9. GC Pos: 9. Time: 35:32.26,4
            Stage Wins: Stg 3. (1)

7-2 Jose Hermida

Spain Spain

Epics Completed: 10

 

I entered the Absa Cape Epic...
Because its the best stage race in the world and its a big challenger every year.

Best Results:
Olympic Games 2000 4th place
Olimpic Games 2004 Silver Medal
Olympic Games 2008 10th place
4th Place 2012 Olympic Games
15th place RIO 2016 Olympic Games
2010 XCO World Champion
3 x Gold Medallist XCO European Championships(2002-2004-2007)
2 x Silver Medallist XCO European Championships(2001-2009)
Bronze Medallist 2005 XCO World Championships
Bronze Medallist 2013 CXO World Championships

Absa Cape Epic History:

2019 - Winner (Masters)
            Cat Pos: 1. GC Pos: 26. Time: 29:03.43,4
            Stage Wins: Prlg. Stg 1. Stg 2. Stg 3. Stg 5. Stg 7. (6)

2018 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 30. GC Pos: 33. Time: 28:52.18,6

2017 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 18. GC Pos: 18. Time: 29:24.16,6

2015 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 4. GC Pos: 4. Time: 31:47.47,3

2014 - Individual Finisher (Men) Time:

2013 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 4. GC Pos: 4. Time: 30:19.55,0
            Stage Wins: Stg 1. Stg 7. (2)

2011 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 10. GC Pos: 10. Time: 30:37.57,9
            Stage Wins: Stg 6. (1)

2010 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 6. GC Pos: 6. Time: 30:44.56,8
            Stage Wins: Stg 7. (1)

2009 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 11. GC Pos: 11. Time: 30:25.24,1

2007 - Finisher (Men)
            Cat Pos: 9. GC Pos: 9. Time: 35:32.26,4
            Stage Wins: Stg 3. (1)