Original sentence: Initially the team concept was developed because stage racing often takes riders through some very remote areas, and having partners who are bound by the race rules to look after each other serves a safety function.Today the Absa Cape Epic is routinely referred to as “the Tour de France of mountain biking”
Edited sentence: A two-person team race originated as an adventure – but this concept of ‘looking after each other’ still runs deep in the ethos and technique of stage racing.Even the pros have to be in perfect sync, taking care of one another.His vision was to create the world’s premier mountain bike event and set a new benchmark for the sport - today the Absa Cape Epic is routinely referred to as “the Tour de France of mountain biking”.Initially the team concept was developed because stage racing often takes riders through some very remote areas, and having partners who are bound by the race rules to look after each other serves a very valuable safety function.It’s gone from being a necessity to an integral part of race tactics