Chris Hitchcock took some beautiful photos of this weekend’s Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Below is a selection of some of the best ones.
Day one
Day one of the Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge started at Botha Kelder with the finish venue 66km later at ATKV Goudini Spa.
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- Erik Kleinhans and Matt Beers dominated throughout Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Erik Kleinhans follows a bunch of riders on a climb at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A group of riders greeting the camera at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- The leading bunch at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Two riders taking on a descend at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider doing a wheelie at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider passing a tunnel at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Jana Kruger and Nichol Jordaan in action at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Marianne Bergli and Luke Lockhart-Ross during Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Topeak-Ergon’s Erik Kleinhans returns to South Africa this week after a tough but successful season in Europe. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
Day two
The second day of Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge covered 65km with the start and finish at ATKV Goudini Spa.
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- Erik Kleinhans relaxing after winning stage two at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Riders enjoying the singletrack at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider taking on a descent at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Riders disappearing into the mist at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Rider taking on a descend at a high speed at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider squeezing through some rock formations at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider lifting his bike as he squeezes through some rock formations at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider walking down rock formations at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A scenic shot at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Ladies riding on a tar section of the route at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider passing a tunnel at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
Day three
The final day of Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge took riders on a scenic 50km journey to ATKV Goudini Spa.
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- Erik Kleinhans and Matt Beers dominated throughout Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Participants riding through a wine cellar at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Riders taking a corner at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider pushing their bike through the forest at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Riders enjoying some singletrack at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider doing a wheelie at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A bunch of riders in action at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A beautiful scenic shot at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider enjoying a long stretch of singletrack at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider on a unicycle at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Beautiful scenery at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider squeezing through some rock formations at Gravel & Grape MTB Challenge. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
