Cape Pioneer Trek draws stage racers to South Africa

Christophe Sauser (Specialized) on a long climb

Christophe Sauser (Specialized) on a long climb (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)

While many eyes are on Australia for the Crocodile Trophy, a different mountain bike stage race, the Cape Pioneer Trek (CPT) is happening from October 19 to 24 in South Africa.