Christoph Sauser: Over and out

It was really cool to come back for the 2017 Cape Epic. I loved the challenge: putting a team together, working out strategy, deciding on equipment. As well as the training, where it's always a fine line to be in shape and recovered enough. All really cool. But it's happiness now. I have retired for real.

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Former mountain bike world champion Christoph Sauser has a lengthy palmares, including multiple Cape Epic victories. The Swiss rider is blogging for Cyclingnews from the South African stage race in 2017, providing insight into his experience and the race overall.