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epa04139968 Karl Platt from Bulls racing is covered in mud after heavy overnight rain turned the trail into mud during stage 2 of the annual ABSA Cape Epic mountain bike stage race, Cape Town, South Africa, 25 March 2014. The multi day stage race is know as the 'Tour de France' of mountain biking and sees 1200 riders riding 720km in 7 days. The race includes the worlds leading professional racers along with amateur cyclists. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK