The Cradle Treverse presents riders with three days of mountain biking in Muldersdrift.
On these three days riders get to experience never-before ridden areas in the Cradle of Humankind and travel in and around Avianto.
View photos of this event below.
Photos: Oakpics
Stage one
Participants of Cradle Traverse completed a 40km journey over rocky steep trails in the Avianto trail network. Part of the route went through some game farms, which treated riders with amazing views.
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- Riders en route to the finish on stage one of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider crossing a bridge on stage of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- The riders took some photos before the start of stage one of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- Pictured here are some riders getting ready before stage one of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- An image of one of Cradle Traverse riders en route to the finish. Photo: Oakpics
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- Stage one of Cradle Traverse treated riders with some scenic views. Photo: Oakpics
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- An image of a rider coming out of a tunnel on stage one of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- One of the Cradle Traverse riders in action on stage one. Photo: Oakpics
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- An image of the Cradle Traverse start on stage one. Photo: Oakpics
Stage two
Stage two of Cradle Traverse was the longest one with riders completing 54km. The route started off with a short stretch of tar road which lead onto the jeep tracks of the Avianto trails. The first climb that riders had to tackle was the Driefontein waterworks. Next up was tricky singletrack and jeep track with lots of short power climbs. After some more climbing and descending riders found themselves on their way to the finish line.
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- A zebra spotted with a rider in the background during stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider passing a waterfall during stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider climbing his way to the finish line during stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- Two riders taking time out for a selfie before the start of stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- Riders are off on stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider taking on a descend during stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider takes a tumble during stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- Yolande de Villiers on the start line of stage two of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
Stage three
Stage three of Cradle Traverse took riders on a 41km ride through the town of Muldersdrift. It consisted of fast dirt roads, cattle trail, walking paths and custom built singletrack. Riders enjoyed spectacular views and attractions as they passed a natural spring waterfall and world heritage site. Fast singletrack took them back towards Avianto and the finish of the inaugural event.
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- Rider passing natural scenery during stage three of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- Rider passing through a tunnel during stage three of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- Riders about to start stage three of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider holding his medal after conquering all three stages of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider passing natural scenery during stage three of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A river crossing during stage three of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- A rider cooling off during stage three of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
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- Riders celebrating crossing the finish line after stage three of Cradle Traverse. Photo: Oakpics
