Thank You, Greyton — You Were EPIC!
Leandi Cohen
It really does take a village — and Greyton showed exactly what that means during this year’s Cape Epic.
During the Epic week, the energy in town was nothing short of electric. From the buzz in the streets to the warmth of the welcome, the atmosphere was truly something special — the kind that lingers long after the riders have moved on.
A heartfelt thank you goes to every local business that embraced the occasion with such enthusiasm. Storefronts dressed in Epic colours and beautifully decorated bicycles lining the streets brought Greyton to life in the most festive and creative way — a true reflection of the village’s spirit.
Our schools brought extraordinary joy and pride to the event. From the vibrant artwork and smiling faces at Greyton House, to Uitkyk’s impressive giant bike display, Silverwood’s warm “Welcome to Greyton” sign, and Greyton Primêr’s unforgettable cheer squad — dressed in full black and yellow and powered by bright orange cheer sticks from Vigne Pharmacy — the gees was undeniable and deeply felt.
To the Greyton Volunteer Firefighters, thank you for the unforgettable moment of leading out the Elite ladies with your fire truck — a proud and powerful display of community support that captured the essence of Greyton.
A special word of thanks must go to Lightspeed Wireless for stepping in so generously when the Epic EMS system went down, offering your offices and internet connection without hesitation. Your quick action made a real and immediate difference.
We are also deeply grateful to Kootjie Viljoen from Oewerzicht for the generous donation of apples to welcome visitors, and to the wonderful local ladies who gave their time to hand them out with such warmth and hospitality.
Beyond the village itself, it was incredible to see the riders racing through our own backyard — from Luislang to 2nd Bench and Bakenskop. Watching world-class athletes take on terrain we ride every day was something truly special, and a proud moment for the Greyton MTB community.
Moments like this don’t just happen — they are built. A huge shoutout goes to the trail team, who put in countless hours behind the scenes to get everything into peak condition. Takunda Jackson, Shaun Lourens, and Michael Jacobs worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the Cape Epic crew from Cape Trails, ensuring that our trails were fast, smooth, and race-ready at the highest level.
The result? A truly world-class mountain biking stage right here in Greyton — a proud moment for our trails, our team, and our entire community.
And finally, to every resident who came out to support — whether along Main Road or cheering from the mountains — your presence and encouragement meant more than you may realise.
The feedback from riders has been overwhelmingly positive. Greyton, you didn’t just host the Epic — you made it unforgettable.
