Megan and John are taking on the 2012 Cape Epic mountain bike stage race over 8 days from the 25th March to the 1st April 2012.

With some 700knm of spectacular riding along the Western Cape of South Africa and nearly 15,000 m,eters of climbing. This race is a gruelling test of mental and physical endurance, teamwork, tactics and months of traing and hard work prior to leaving New Zealand.

The team will be wearing CamelBak Hydration Systems in training and competeing and will be consuming Shotz Gels and Electrolyte Drinks. To help ensure they are taking onboard the recommended fluid intake Megan is training with the CamelBak Flowmeter, this will ensure that come the race she will know how much and how often to take on fluids to maintain peak function.

To follow the adventures of Megan on her blogspot click here and to follow Johns, click here