Riders took on the three-stage Y2Karoo Race as it started at Colesburg High School in the Northern Cape yesterday.
The 171km event passed through the Karoo and, with no cut-off times, allowed participants as much time as they wanted to enjoy the scenery.
Photos courtesy of Reblex Photography.
Day one (25km)
The opening stage started with a sundowner stage that took riders through the Skietberg MTB Trails. Riders were able to experience the Karoo Koppies while making their way along jeep and single track.
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- Participants lined up at the start of the first stage of the Y2Karoo Race, a 25km route that passed the Karoo Koppies. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- A team passes through tall grass and dry surrounds as they take part in the first day of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- Focus and determination were required as riders raced to complete the shortest stage of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- Day one if the Y2Karoo Race was a sundowner event of only 25km. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- A rider makes their way along some jeep track as they pass through the dry Karoo landscape during the first day of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- The third and final stage of the Y2Karoo Race took place today. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- A group takes a break to snap mementos of their time at the Y2Karoo Race, a three-day event through the Karoo. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- Goodie bags in OK bags awaited riders as registration for the three-day Y2Karoo Race took place. Photo: Reblex Photography
Day two (72km)
The second day tested riders as they completed 72km of riding with plenty of climbing. Passing through a number of surrounding farms, participants experienced true Karoo mountain biking.
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- A rider takes some time to recover after completing the hilly second stage of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- After the 72km stage two, the bike wash area was a hive of activity while riders took some time to recover from the hilly stage. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- A female participant sits quietly after stage two of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- A group of smiling riders gather together for a photo on the second stage of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- A mechanic tends to a bicycle after the hilly 72km stage two of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- Day two kicked off with riders eager to experience true Karoo mountain biking during the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- Riders sit on a step after finishing the second stage of the Y2Karoo Race, a 72km route with lots of climbing. Photo: Reblex Photography
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- A rider in good spirits gives a thumbs up as he cycles into Colesburg High School on day two of the Y2Karoo Race. Photo: Reblex Photography
