Cape Epic Stage 1 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden
About this episode
The episode recaps Stage 1 of the Cape Epic with insights from riders Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden.
Cape Epic Stage 1 Recap | The Stable Cyclist Daily Series Stage 1 of the Cape Epic delivered exactly what this race is known for — a brutal opening climb that immediately shattered the field and forced teams to settle into the rhythm of racing as a pair. In today’s daily check-in, JP sits down with Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden to break down their Stage 1 experience after another solid day in South Africa. They talk about: • The massive climb right out of the gate and how it shaped the race • How communication works in a pairs stage race like Cape Epic • Managing effort when two riders must stay together • What they’re learning about racing this legendary event • Why telling the women’s race story matters when coverage is limited One of the motivations behind this daily series is simple: there is very little coverage of the women’s race during the live broadcast, and this podcast is a way to bring that story directly to you from the riders themselves. Every day during Cape Epic we’ll sit down for a short conversation to talk about the stage, the challenges, and what lies ahead. Tomorrow: another massive day in the saddle.
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