MTB cycling: Together with Yana Belomoina, Olympic champion Sabine Spitz will start as “TEAM SPORT FOR GOOD” at the Cape Epic. Participation in the legendary stage race in South Africa is a premiere for both cyclists. Neither the young Ukrainian nor the Olympic champion have ever competed at the Cape Epic.
With their start at the media-effective event, the two athletes want to draw attention to the projects and work of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, and ultimately of course also acquire donations for the good cause. The foundation works for disadvantaged children and young people and supports their personal development with the power of sport. Both children and young people with disabilities and those from socially deprived areas are supported.
Sabine Spitz has been involved in social projects for a long time. The start at the Cape Epic as a "SPORT FOR GOOD" team gives the MTB stage race a special touch - and in the case of the two athletes it shows not only that it unites peoples, but also crosses generations. The 44-year-old Sabine Spitz sees no problems with the age difference to the only 23-year-old Ukrainian. In fact, both cyclists as a team could benefit from each other's age-related strengths.
“We hope we can make a difference as Team Sport for Good” – Sabine Spitz
No more words need to be said about Sabine Spitz. The cyclist from Bad Säckingen is a living legend and can look back on countless successes. The greatest successes certainly include winning the German championship several times and the three Olympic medals. Her teammate Yana Belomoina counts as an excellent climber. The Ukrainian showed just how strong she is last year when she placed third at the Cross-Country World Championships. Starting at the Cape Epic offers both athletes a very good preparation for the 2016 Olympic season.
However, it will not be easy for the "SPORT FOR GOOD" team. The race in the Cape Region leads around Cape Town in eight stages. Sabine Spitz and Yana Belomoina have to be prepared for extremely tough conditions over a total of 647 kilometers and 14950 meters in altitude. Never-ending dusty slopes are just as much part of the Cape Epic as tough climbs, sand and gravel. An absolute endurance test not only for the two athletes, but also for the material.
The 13th edition of the Cape Epic will start on March 13th with the prologue in Cape Town. Last year, the RECM Specialized Team with Ariane Kleinhans and Annika Langvad won the women's race, while Christoph Sauser and Jaroslav Kulhavy (Team Investec-Songo-Specialized) won the men's race.
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