Cape Epic Stage 3 Recap | Jenna Rinehart & Leah Van der Linden
About this episode
Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden discuss their experiences and challenges faced during Stage 3 of the Cape Epic race.
Stage 3 of the Cape Epic brought early adversity for Jenna Rinehart and Leah Van der Linden after a crash left Jenna without her Garmin, forcing them to adapt quickly in one of the longest and most demanding stages of the race. Despite the setback, the pair fought back to secure another strong 7th place finish on the day. In this episode, they reflect on whether Cape Epic is the hardest stage race they’ve ever faced, how they managed the chaos after the crash, and the mental resilience required to stay locked in over such a long day. They also discuss the conversation around women racing shorter distances than the men and what that means within the context of this event. Another honest, behind-the-scenes look at life inside the world’s toughest mountain bike stage race.
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