Highlights from Stage 6 at the 2026 Cape Epic

In a decisive Stage 6 of the 2026 Cape Epic, Team Specialized's Nino Schurter and Lars Forster secured a dominant victory, crossing the line in 3 hours, 45 minutes, and 12 seconds. This performance extended their overall lead to a commanding 4 minutes and 38 seconds over the chasing Canyon CLLCTV pairing of Andreas Seewald and Martin Stosek, who finished third on the day. The Ghost Factory Racing women’s team, Anne Terpstra and Nicole Koller, also solidified their GC lead with a second-place stage finish.

This late-race surge by Schurter and Forster underscores a familiar pattern for seasoned Cape Epic campaigners: managing the brutal week to peak when it truly counts. Their consistent pressure has worn down rivals, turning what was a tight GC battle into a seemingly insurmountable gap with just one stage remaining. For Seewald and Stosek, it’s a testament to their resilience, but also a stark reminder of Specialized's enduring depth and strategic acumen in multi-day events.

Ultimately, the 2026 Cape Epic appears to be Specialized's to lose. One might even suggest the champagne is already chilling.