Former Spanish footballer Luis Enrique Martínez García has confirmed that he will be participating in the 2013 Absa Cape Epic.
The 10th editon, which takes mountain bikers over a distance of 698km with more than 15 000m of climbing, starts at Meerendal in Durbanville on March 17.
Currently working as a coach, Enrique’s usual position was right or attacking midfielder, but he was known for his versatility.
His career spanned 15 years and he represented Real Sporting Gijon, Real Madrid and Barcelona, appearing in more than 500 official games and scoring more than 100 goals.
Enrique played for Spain in three Fifa World Cups and accumulated 62 caps. He was also a member of the gold-winning squad at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
“I’d heard of the Absa Cape Epic many times and waited for the right moment to enter,” said Enrique.
“I think it’s an amazing event and really look forward to participating. I’ll be riding with Juan Carlos Unzue Labiano of Spain.
“We almost never train together. Initially I trained three days a week, but now it’s four to five times.”
Adventure enthusiasts not participating in the Absa Cape Epic are invited to enter the Liqui Fruit Cape Times Vineyard Races, which consist of the Vineyard Ride and Vineyard Run.
Enter at www.vineyard-races.co.za.
