Results & Videos: The 8-Day Cape Epic Stage Race Was Absolutely Brutal by sarahmoore

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Davichin (Mar 26, 2018 at 13:26)

No comments on the Manel Fumic move and drop on Jeremiah Bishop??? Specially not even asking nor caring about the rider he just threw to the ground... Disappointing Fumic to say the least, a DSQ was on order.

joalst (Mar 26, 2018 at 13:34)

Is there video of this?

robdpzero (Mar 26, 2018 at 13:36)

@joalst: youtu.be/iuqOZqN03AM

Davichin (Mar 26, 2018 at 14:04)

youtu.be/fmBDFSViNqQ?t=24m8s starting at 24min 8sec

powaymatt (Mar 26, 2018 at 14:32)

Wow. That’s pathetic.

pinhead907 (Mar 26, 2018 at 14:56)

Oh man - WTF? I'm not sure if he just thought he could do that head butt and ride away, or what he was thinking. But clearly, not the right way to race a bicycle, even if you're pissed.

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Skooks (Mar 26, 2018 at 16:20)

Pathetic cowardly little shit. What an asshole.

PHeller (Mar 26, 2018 at 19:01)

My best guess is that he was tucking to sprint on the inside of those two riders ahead, but he didn't realize the rider next to him was still there. I don't know why someone would lower their head to shoulder check another ride. It can't be intentional...too blatant.

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blast-off (Mar 26, 2018 at 20:01)

the guy that looks back at both of the crashed riders... was pushed from his lane by the guy on the far left who seemed to be avoiding a branch. Fumic had his front wheel pushed to the right from a rider in front (who was also forced to the right).

iamamodel (Mar 26, 2018 at 20:18)

@blast-off: I looked at it dozens of times and I think you've nailed it. High probability it was an accident, but I would have stopped, especially since he knew it was being filmed - any commissar worth their salt would have given a time allowance to Fumic.

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fullfacemike (Mar 26, 2018 at 20:35)

@iamamodel: Agreed, the rider obscured by Fumic made a quick move into his line and there's a split second of everything's cool until Fumic's wheel must touch or something and that's that. Total accident. Both the guy who looks back and the one who went down were riding to support their A-team and, since it's the last stage, the priority lies in staying close to the leaders so off he goes as does Fumic (who was in contention). Nothing malicious, just an unfortunate event late in a grueling eight-day race. Moreover, this would have made little tactical advantage given these circumstances and considering the risk of destroying himself or his bike.

jakeguthrie (Mar 26, 2018 at 22:06)

Looks like it was the rider in front of Fumic that caused the crash to me

excavator666 (Mar 27, 2018 at 1:38)

Very hard to see exactly what happened from the front, but judging by Fumic's body language, it looks as if he is indeed trying to move through the gap, and get's his wheel caught by the bike in front, causing him to crash. Unlucky, but no foul play imo.

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Lipbraga (Mar 27, 2018 at 5:28)

lost his balance due to lefty

bikeinbih (Mar 27, 2018 at 7:45)

It was a racing incident the guy at front of Fumic cut him off and caused the crash. Bishop had a teammate who had to stop anyways and also the ebike guy was there so it's not like Fumic left him laying there without help...

clockarockin (Mar 27, 2018 at 7:55)

On Fumic's instagram: www.instagram.com/p/Bg1DKdYDU8G

edreyes (Mar 27, 2018 at 9:45)

@pinhead907: the rider in front of Fumic changed his line and pushed Fumic to the right. I think the "headbutt" was a reaction. The video cuts away from him right after he pics himself up so he could have checked on Bishop then. I'll reserve my judgement.

edreyes (Mar 27, 2018 at 9:45)

the rider in front of Fumic changed his line and pushed Fumic to the right. I think the "headbutt" was a reaction. The video cuts away from him right after he pics himself up so he could have checked on Bishop then. I'll reserve my judgement.

BaGearA (Mar 27, 2018 at 12:24)

That's me that put up the video , I would greatly appreciate it if any of you would go and subscribe

BaGearA (Mar 27, 2018 at 12:25)

And please also leave your opinions or comments on the video , discussion could become interesting

JWP (Mar 29, 2018 at 0:27)

BS. Fumic would never do something like you described it. There's always more to it than a slow-mo video tells you. Think about that before the next time you try to 'smear' someone's good name.

Skooks (Mar 29, 2018 at 19:20)

@JWP: The video doesn't lie.

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yetirich (Mar 26, 2018 at 11:36)

Congrats to both Howard and Courtney on their wins. This might be the first time there have been American racers on the podium in the Pro class. #MaybeXCAintDeadYet

PHeller (Mar 26, 2018 at 18:56)

So stoked for that!

LarsBK (Mar 26, 2018 at 13:04)

Annika Langvad - 4th win at Cape Epic - Legend Not bad for a woman that comes from a country without mountains Congratulations Kate for your first win

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trails801 (Mar 26, 2018 at 15:15)

Manel Fumic yes it's racing but don't be a dick about it.

headshot FL (Mar 27, 2018 at 4:25)

The event was plagued by gastric flu bugs and such like. There is a bit of a water shortage here at the moment but it sounds like the organizers messed up a bit on the hygiene front - too little water and sanitizer that was not up to scratch. There was some wildlife in evidence and a close call that's in one of the videos, but that was it.

Kaspy (Mar 26, 2018 at 11:27)

Pekne Jardo!!!

twozerosix (Mar 26, 2018 at 14:27)

Did anyone get clobbered by an ibex or impala during this year's event? Not 'brutal' if it didn't. (jk)

turnerbikes (Mar 28, 2018 at 11:22)

anyone know if they drug testing at this event? Or can these racers kinda jack up for the week..

PHeller (Mar 26, 2018 at 19:24)

What was up with Stirnemann? Early reports was a stomach bug, but it landed him in the hospital.

PauRexs FL (Mar 27, 2018 at 6:00)

Where is the voice gone?
Not enough budget??...

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dennyg1968 (Mar 27, 2018 at 15:46)

Fumic put himself in the position that took Bishop out. He had no room to go anywhere but took the chance anyway CAUSING the crash. Think about it. If there is no room to go anywhere.....why take the shot? If you're going to pass...that is NOT the way you do it.

dennyg1968 (Mar 28, 2018 at 15:40)

To those who downvoted me. My point is this - The mere act of racing a bicycle is a risk. You make choices while racing. The choice Fumic made was to push in between 2 riders, risking anyone around him. He knows it. If you half wheel somebody in that close proximity, the risk is amplified. Try that in a road race and you risk taking out multiple riders. If the surface they were on was solid, it would have been a close call. It was definitely an accident and unintentional. He would never purposely take someone out. Bummer for Both Jeremiah and Fumic.

JWP (Mar 29, 2018 at 0:32)

@jonnymoto: So there is a pro rider crash and everybody has an opinion about it.

Skooks (Mar 29, 2018 at 19:22)

@JWP: what difference does it make that it was a 'pro' rider?

dennyg1968 (Mar 30, 2018 at 15:14)

@JWP: Yep. you just keep shredding that keyboard JWP.