Kate Courtney & Greta Seiwald Donating Cape Epic Stage Winnings to 2 Charities

Kate Courtney & Greta Seiwald Donating Cape Epic Stage Winnings to 2 Charities
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Kate Courtney and Greta Seiwald’s 2026 Cape Epic stage prize money will go towards helping Khaltsha Cycling Academy and Pump for Peace Women’s Initiative.
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​ Kate Courtney and Greta Seiwald’s 2026 Cape Epic stage prize money will go towards helping Khaltsha Cycling Academy and Pump for Peace Women’s Initiative.( Photos: 1, Comments: 8 )   Read More Pinkbike.com 

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