Below are a selection of photographs from joBerg2c, which took riders on a nine-day journey between Heidelberg and Scottburgh, from Friday.
Photos: Em Gatland
Day one – Heidelberg to Frankfort
Day one of joBerg2c took riders 116km across farms in Gauteng and the Free State.
They also crossed the Vaal Dam on the traditional boat crossing.
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- A photo of the joBerg2c race village. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Scenery as riders passed between Heidelberg and Frankfort for day one of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A picture of a rider cooling off during joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Smiling riders on the boat crossing during joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An ariel photograph of the joBerg2c boat crossing. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A scenic picture of a group of riders in the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders in the joBerg2c surrounded by a cloud of dust. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Participants pictured at the start of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Participants pictured riding off at the start of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
Day two – Frankfort to Reitz
Riders started in Frankfort and traversed some new routes before finishing 93km later in the town of Reitz.
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- A group or riders passing through dry surrounds in this year’s joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A joBerg2c participant made a deal to meet some local farmers on the route between Frankfort and Reitz on day two of the event; he said he would bring the wine if they brought the braai. Both parties duly obliged. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders make their way out of Frankfort on day two of joBerg2c. The 93km stage saw the 820 participants finish in the Eastern Free State town of Reitz. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A spectator looks on as a rider takes a tumble on day two of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- The joBerg2c takes riders through some wild areas. Here a rider is pictured cycling past a wolf. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A young spectator offers a participant some water on the joBerg2c route. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A photo of a cyclist framed by a horse and rider as they make their way between Frankfort and Reitz on day two of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A picture of a participant kicking up mud as they ride through some water in this year’s joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
Day three – Reitz to Sterkfontein Dam
Riders set off for the 122km of riding on day three of the race.
The route took them via Sterkfontein dam and the iconic Mount Paul.
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- A photo of a rider grabbing a quick bite to eat along the joBerg2c day two route. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Ridres passing through rows of fields in joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider pictured in the early morning sun before setting off day day three of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders pictured passing over a bridge during joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A single rider navigates part of the route between Reitz and Sterkfontein Dam on day three of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders set off on day three of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A photo of early morning sky and standing bicycles on day three of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Day three included lots of pedaling along the flat 125km long stretch og joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
Day four – Sterkfontein Dam to Em’Seni Camp
Day four of the joBerg2c was filled with 89kms of singletrack from Sterkfontein Dam.
The route culminated in one massive drop to Em’Seni Camp.
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- A rider stopping to take a photo of the beautiful scenery on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders taking full advantage of the singletrack on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders enjoying the singletrack on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider fueling up at a waterpoint on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider cooling down on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider doing a wheelie on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider taking on the massive drop on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A mixed team celebrating crossing the finish line on stage four of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
Day five – Emseni to Clifton Nottingham Road
Starting at the Em’Seni camp, riders tackled ascent after ascent as they wound through the KwaZulu-Natal hills into the Midlands.
The 125km route ended at at Clifton Preparatory School.
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- Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (PYGA EuroSteel) continued to lead the sixth day of racing at joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riding alongside a railway line, two riders tackle the 125km day five of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider and young boy inspect the spokes of a wheel at joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Interaction between a supporter and a rider at joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- The scenic KwaZulu-Natal hills were the backdrop for day five of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A photo of a rider laughing amidst a group of participants waiting at the start of the fifth day of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- The scenic KwaZulu-Natal farms were the backdrop for day five of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A picture of a rider taking a picture of the darkening race village at joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
Day six – Clifton Nottingham Rd to Glencairn Farm Sani Pass Road
Stage six saw riders leave from Clifton and finish after 98km at Glencairn Farm, which is located on the Sani Pass Road.
The joBerg2c mountain bikers were spoiled with scenes from the picturesque Vendoon Farm and Jack Lund’s before making their way to the finish.
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- Pictured here is a joBerg2c rider being greeted by supporters on route to the finish. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Image of joBerg2c riders in action during stage six. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider in action during stage six of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders saw some beautiful scenery on stage six of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Pictured here are two riders appreciating the scenery along the route of stage six of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Image of a joBerg2c rider resting after stage six. Photo: Em Gatland
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- joBerg2c riders finished stage six at Glencairn Farm on the Sani Pass Road. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Image of joBerg2c riders resting and enjoying a cold beer after stage six. Photo: Em Gatland
Stage seven – Glencairn Farm Sani Pass Road to Mackenzie Club
Riders started day seven of joBerg2c at Glencairn Farm and made their way to Mackenzie Club after travelling 82km.
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- Two of the riders at joBerg2c congratulate each other. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders make their way through some farmlands on stage seven of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders had to make their way across the floating bridges on day seven of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders start day seven of joBerg2c from Glencairn Farm to Mackenzie Club. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Image of riders taking a ‘selfie’ on day seven of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Image of the beautiful scenery riders experienced on stage seven of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders made their way across the floating bridges on stage seven of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A joBerg2c rider in action during the forest part of stage seven. Photo: Em Gatland
Day eight – MacKenzie Club to Jolivet
Day eight of joBerg2c was the last official day or riding as participants traversed 94km of track from MacKenzie Club to Jolivet.
Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes finished the day in first place, securing the title for the 2017 event.
The mixed category was won by Darren Lill and Candice Lill while Lolita van Aardt and Simone Rhoda van Aardt won the women’s category.
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- A birds eye view over part of the route on day eight of joBerg2c. Photo; Em Gatland
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- A rider in South African colours navigating the scenic trail on day eight of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Supporters are pictured cheering on a rider at joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (PYGA EuroSteel) won the first stage of 3 Towers. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A picture of a rider crossing a bridge on day eight of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A photograph of a rider going through his tool kit on the eighth day of joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Celebrations for joBerg2c winners Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes. Photo: joBerg2c
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- Winners of joBerg2c – Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes – complete day eight of the event. Photo: joBerg2c
Day nine – Jolivet to Scottburgh Beach
The final day of the joBerg2c is also known as the ‘Champagne Stage’ and a day of unwinding after the hard week of racing.
It is a neutral ride and all the riders receive the same time.
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- A rider pushes his bike up a hill on the final day of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider crosses a bridge over water on the final day of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider proudly shows off his medal on the final day of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders celebrate after crossing the finish line on the final day of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Literal champagne showers on the final day of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders hug each other after conquering nine days of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A well-deserved swim after nine days of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders showed off funny costumes and hairstyles on the final day of the joBerg2c. Photo: Em Gatland
