Women will earn top UCI points at 2012 Cape Epic

New for the 2012 edition of the Absa Cape Epic mountain bike stage race, racers in the ladies category will earn UCI points at an hors catégorie (HC) level. The South African race is one of only two mountain bike stage races with the UCI's HC status. They will also receive more prize money.  The 2012 race will run from March 25 to April 1.