2026 Overall Results - Mixed
89-1 Herbert Smith
Individual Finisher
43:10:17.9 (16.03km/h)
89-2 Helena Van Niekerk
Out of race
2026 Stage Results - Mixed
Prologue 18. Cat, 311. GC
1:07:25.2 Stage Win
Stage 1 28. Cat, 386. GC
6:31:42.0 +2:11:14
Herbert and Helena have not completed the Absa Cape Epic together. Herbert and Helena have completed none of the one Absa Cape Epics they entered together.
They have achieved the following results together:
2026 Team Monterosso al Mare (Mixed), Did not finish race
89-1 Herbert Smith
South Africa
Epics Completed: 10
I entered the Absa Cape Epic...
It is the human nature to push boundaries, whatever you do - having been invited to participate in the 2013 Cape Epic Daytrippers experience, I was hooked to enter for the real thing ! I was privileged to be able to partake in my 1st ABSA Cape Epic in 2014.
Best Results:
Completing my first Cape Epic race in 2014, after broken my hip in June 2013.
Absa Cape Epic History:
2026 - Individual Finisher (Mixed) Time: 2025 - Individual Finisher (Grand Masters) Time: 2024 - Individual Finisher (Grand Masters) Time: 2023 - Finisher (Grand Masters)
Cat Pos: 15. GC Pos: 201. Time: 40:59.10,02022 - Finisher (Grand Masters)
Cat Pos: 12. GC Pos: 140. Time: 41:33.02,22019 - Finisher (Masters)
Cat Pos: 50. GC Pos: 191. Time: 38:02.09,12018 - Finisher (Masters)
Cat Pos: 32. GC Pos: 149. Time: 35:03.22,02017 - Finisher (Masters)
Cat Pos: 44. GC Pos: 159. Time: 37:58.13,82016 - Finisher (Masters)
Cat Pos: 41. GC Pos: 160. Time: 40:02.58,02015 - Finisher (Masters)
Cat Pos: 54. GC Pos: 196. Time: 46:40.15,72014 - Individual Finisher (Men) Time:
89-2 Helena Van Niekerk
South Africa
Epics Completed: 1
I entered the Absa Cape Epic...
As a passionate mountain biker I thrive on pushing my own limits. Cape Epic has been a dream for many years since volunteering in 2019. Finally I'm on the start line! The Cape Epic is the ultimate test of resilience, teamwork, strength and determination - qualities I strive to embody on and off the bike. The support of family and friends on this journey means the world to me. Every pedal stroke is a reminder of why I love this sport, the challenge and the incredible community that comes with it! May my journey inspire others to chase their own dreams!
Best Results:
2014: Got my first mountain bike
2018: Sani2Sea first stage race
2022: Swartberg Gran Fondo 3rd female
2023: Wines2Whales Chardonnay 2nd ladies team
2024: Tanqua Kuru 1st female
2024: Dr Evil 2nd Solo female
2025: Tankwa Trek 3rd Amateur ladies team
Absa Cape Epic History:
2025 - Individual Finisher (Masters Women) Time: