The 2018 Absa Cape Epic is over, and both the winners of the #ConquerAsOne reader and rider competitions have been named.

About the competition

Absa is once again recognising and rewarding teamwork through their #ConquerAsOne campaign. The three-phase competition is now in its final stage of voting after Cecil Bosman and Francois Bosman won the reader competition, and Dawie Theron and Nelis Coetzee of the 2Big Team, were crowned the winning team of the rider competition. These two teams now go up against each other in a final round of voting, to win the ultimate prize: a coveted Absa Pride entry for the 2019 event.

Their inspiring stories of overcoming hardship on the bike got them this far, but now your votes will decide their fate.

Cecil Bosman’s winning story

Cecil and his riding partners cycled from Marrakech, Morocco to Knysna, South Africa – covering 18,500km without any support. They used the trip as a platform to raise funds for Aids orphans. Overcoming many obstacles along the way, they supported each other to stay motivated and true to their cause. This led to an inseparable bond between these riding mates.

Cecil hopes to take to Absa Cape Epic soil in 2019 with Francois.

The Bosman brothers hail from Knysna, where they took to outdoor adventure at a very early age. Cycling has always been one of their hobbies, and together they have overcome many obstacles on the bike.

Read Cecil Bosman’s full story.

Dawie Theron and Nelis Coetzee’s winning story

Known as Team 2Big, Dawie Theron and Nelis Coetzee are arguably the heaviest team to have ever competed in the Absa Cape Epic race, weighing in at an imposing 260kg.

Despite their size they decided to take on the 2018 Absa Cape Epic since Dawie was determined to do the event before he turned 50.

As the biggest riders in the field, in true #ConquerAsOne spirit, the two inspired others to believe in their ability as they fought to achieve their goal.

These teams have equally inspiring stories, but only one of them can walk away with the 2019 Absa Pride Entry to the Absa Cape Epic.

Read Dawie Theron and Nelis Coetzee’s full story.

VOTE for your favourite contestant now!

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