The first event of the two 24-hour Trans Baviaans mountain bike races took place between Willowmore in the Karoo and Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape coast today.
Below is a selection of photos that capture the essence of this 230km endurance event.
Photos courtesy of Jacques Marais.
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- Izak Strauss (left) and Dana Coetzee of Bestmed Mitas Men with Yolande de Villiers on route during the first race of the Trans Baviaans. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- The start of The Race, the first Trans Baviaans event for 2017. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- The Trans Baviaans riders started the 230km journey from Willowmore in the Karoo this morning. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- Some of the Trans Baviaans riders in action during The Race. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- The first of the two Trans Baviaans endurance events, referred to as The Race, is taking place between Willowmore in the Karoo and Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape coast today. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- A bustle of activity as, one by one, teams completed the 230km Trans Baviaans journey from Willowmore to Jeffrey’s Bay. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- Gert Heyns proves 230km is no challenge as he pops a wheelie during the Trans Baviaans. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- Spectacular scenery helped to distract from the 230km that riders had to tackle during the Trans Baviaans. Photo: Jacques Marais
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- Many participants rode well into the night to complete the 230km from Willowmore to Jeffreys Bay for the Trans Baviaans. Photo: Jacques Marais
