International mountain bike race, the Cape Epic, will proceed as planned despite the increasing confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Africa.
Six new cases confirmed on March 11 brings the country’s total to 13.
As of March 10, the Western Cape Government had not proposed altering arrangements for public events, and therefore the mountain biking event plans to go ahead.
A statement from the organisers asks everyone travelling for the event to make themselves familiar with respective national and World Health Organization updates in each location as well as travel policies from airlines and hotels.
Withdrawal, event changes, and cancellation and refund policies remain in effect.
Taking place from March 15 until 22, the Absa Cape Epic will pass through 647 kilometres of track from Table Mountain National Park to the luxury of Val de Vie Estate.
Entries are capped at 650 two-person teams – or 1 300 riders – and the entry fee is US$6 290 (R101 000) for international participants and R88 900 (both prices include VAT) for South African participants.
