The ABSA Cape Epic 2010 consisted of eight days of mountain biking heaven and hell. Dramatic action and breathtaking scenery once again made up the substance of this world-class event. Images by Greg Beadle

A small selection of Greg Beadle 's images from the 2011 ABSA Cape Epic. Adventure, action and extreme moments during the Tour de France of mountain biking held in the Western Cape South Africa.

Burry Stander has a convincing win at the 2011 African Mountain Bike Championships held at Jonkershoek on the 12th of February. Stander won the elite men's competition. He described the course as the toughest he has ridden is South Africa. Image by Greg Beadle

Lance Armstrong and Daryl Impey of Team Radio Shack ride the Cape Argus Cycle Tour while visiting Cape Town. Daryl Impey, the 'local lad' managed a third with help from Lance Armstrong. Malcolm Lange of Team Medscheme won the race. All images copyright www.gregbeadle.com

BMW launches the new 3 series luxury motor vehicle project name F30. BMW South Africa launches to the media including a tour of the assembly plant in Rosslyn, South Africa as well as a road and track experience of the new BMW motor vehicle assembled in South Africa. All images by Greg Beadle

BMW launches the new 3 series luxury motor vehicle project name F30. BMW South Africa launches to the media including a tour of the assembly plant in Rosslyn, South Africa as well as a road and track experience of the new BMW motor vehicle assembled in South Africa. All images by Greg Beadle

The worlds first F30 race car photographed at Zwartkops Race Track in Gauteng, South Africa. Owned and managed by Donovan van Heerden and raced as Team Afrox. All images by Greg Beadle

BMW Motorrad South Africa launches the BMW G650GS Sertao to the media. Guests rode from Tintswalo in Waterfall Estate to the Hayward Safari Camp located in Dinokeng, Northern Gauteng. Images by Greg Beadle

Portraits of boxers and trainers captured at The Armoury Boxing Gym in Cape Town, South Africa. Images by Greg Beadle

Team Bulls confidently and calmly took control of the Cape Epic 2010. Gentlemen, professionals and media-savvy ambassadors of mountain biking, the four European riders have once again stamped their mark on the world-famous ABSA Cape Epic. Images by Greg Beadle.

Panoramic images in and around Cape Town, South Africa by Greg Beadle

Images captured in and around Cape Town, South Africa by Greg Beadle

Dan Hugo and Giniel de Villiers enjoy a gym work-out together at Eden Health in Stellenbosch. Images by Greg Beadle

Dan Hugo, world-ranked multi-athlete, south african raised triathlon champion prepares for the season ahead. Images by Greg Beadle

Dan Hugo, world-ranked multi-sport athlete enjoys a scenic run through Jonkershoek in Stellenbosch. Images by Greg Beadle

Dan Hugo enjoying his last training session before the Due South Xterra event in Grabouw, South Africa. Images by Greg Beadle

Dan Hugo shares a typical morning in his life through images by Greg Beadle

The Dirtt Skirts take charge at Assembly in Cape Town. South African rock band leading the way. Images by Greg Beadle

The Dirty Skirts enjoy a sunset gig at Synergy. Images by Greg Beadle

Cape Town, 4th February, 2012 - Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, who is participating in the Institute for Drug-Free Sport's I Play Fair team cycling in the 2012 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, led a training cycle ride today in preparation for the event to spread the message of ethics, fair-play and anti-doping in sport...The Premier and one hundred cyclists completed a training ride from Cycle Lab in Buitengracht Street to the beginning of the new cycle lane in Culemborg, then to Woodbridge Island and back to the starting point.

Ducati 1100 Hypermotard enjoying the twists and turns of the Cableway Road on Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa. Images by Greg Beadle

Extreme MTB rider Andrew Guess rides his mountain bike and trials bicycle in extreme places around Cape Town

One month of trekking from Jiri via Everest base camp, Cho La, Gokyo and Lukla saw the adventure men Greg Beadle and Duncan English achieving their goals and more spending time at high altitudes and physically challenging conditions. Images by Greg Beadle

Top world-class triathletes gathered for a q&a session in Cape Town in support of drug-free sport and I play fair. Images by Beadle Photo

I rode with Lance Armstrong from Lourensford to Arabella. Pictures by Greg Beadle

The Lamborghini Gallardo enjoying the scenic winding roads of Mpumulanga in South Africa. Images by Greg Beadle

Lance Armstrong visited Cape Town, South Africa on the Discovery Lance For Life Tour, in association with the JAG foundation. Lance attended various official functions, visited the JAG school kids in Mitchell's Plein and rode with 43 generous donors from Somerset West to Kleinmond. Images by Greg Beadle

A day of blue and white, fine fillies and muscular thoroughbreds. the 150th L'Ormarins Queen's Plate was held in true elegant style at Kenilworth Race Track in Cape Town, South Africa. Horse racing of the highest quality. Images by Greg Beadle

The Magical Experience of a boat charter from Nosy Be, Madagascar. Madagascat Charters offer the full range of services. All Images by Greg Beadle. Copyright, www.beadlephoto.com

Princess Charlene of Monaco visits Cape Town for a day to visit charities for which she is a co-patron with Archbishop Desmond Tutu who joined her. Images by Greg Beadle

Extreme motorcross and freestyle motorcross riders show off their skills at Pro-X, held in Cape Town,South Africa. Pictures by Greg Beadle

German band hip hop band Blumentopf and Red Bull skater Mack McKelton from Berlin visited Gugulethu on Saturday May 22nd to share some skateboarding, soccer, basketball and music skills and time with the local kids on behalf of SkateAid.org. Image by Greg Beadle

Warren Gans becomes the first person to slackline on Table Mountain, crossing a 150 metre wide ravine, 1,086 metres above sea level below

Images captured at the 2011 Tour de France by Greg Beadle

Extreme Athletes gathered in front of Cape Town's 2010 football soccer stadium to show off their skills to the local Cape Town crowds. Extreme action thrills and spills happened at this event.

&Union, the home of the Gabriel Collective range of fine beers and spirits. Also offering Cape Town's best coffee from 7am. Images by Greg Beadle

Images portraying the life led by locals of 'The Wild Coast' region of South Africa. Rugged terrain spans the Eastern Sea Board, the seas teeming with aquatic life. Images by Greg Beadle