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epa03630193 Some of the worlds top professional cyclists climb the first major climb on Stage 1 of the ABSA Cape Epic Mountain bike stage race near Citrusdal, South Africa, 18 March 2013. The race is considered the 'Tour de France of mountain biking', sees 1200 riders take on 698km of racing. The teams of two are a mix of the world's finest professional riders and amateurs who race a marathon every day. Stage 1 was won by Spain's former world champion, Jose Hermida and The Netherlands Rudi van Houts of Multivan Merida. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK