This is how Valero attacked in the queen stage of the Cape Epic: complete summary in video

The fifth stage of the Cape Epic 2026 left one of the most intense days of the week. Rain, muddy terrain, long-range attacks, and a nail-biting finish marked a key day in both the men's and women's races, with significant changes in the overall standings and performances of the highest level.

Davida Valero is the star of the Queen Stage of the Cape Epic 2026: video highlights

Here you have a very complete summary video with the best moments of the queen stage. In the men's race, the stage was decided after more than five hours of effort with victory for Braidot and Avondetto (Wilier-Vittoria), following a very tense finish in which Valero and Stutzmann came close to victory. In the women's race, Keller and Lill once again imposed their dominance, further consolidating their lead after another demanding day.

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The Cape Epic now enters its final stretch with the overall standings becoming increasingly defined, but still open in the battle for the podium, in an edition where endurance and management are proving to be as decisive as strength.