Daily Start

SEEDING

From Stage 1, all teams are seeded daily according to their position in the overall GC. Make sure to check which batch you are in and what your start time is, as these can differ from the previous day. These details are available on the Epic Series App and the Absa Cape Epic Website.

The start chute opens 25 minutes prior to the start and closes 10 minutes before your start time. The start chutes can only be entered as a team with bikes. Teams cannot exit once they have entered the start chute. Make sure you check into your start chute on time.

USN START CHUTE BAG

Place any clothing you plan to wear in the start chute, but not during the ride, in the USN Start Chute Bag you received at registration. Before you set off, leave the bag in the container next to the chute, and it will be available for collection in the Recovery Zone after you finish.

Your registration envelope included a Start Chute Bag sticker. Please attach this sticker to your Start Chute Bag as shown in the image below.

The use of the USN Start Chute and Strip Stop bag service is at the rider’s own risk.