The three-day Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race finished in Springbok, Northern Cape, yesterday.
Below are some photos from this year’s event.
Photos courtesy of Chris Hitchcock.
Day one
The first day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race consisted of a 68km and 39km event.
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- An image of a rider taking a break during the first day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of some riders en route to the finish on day one of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Pictured here are some riders in action on day one of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Some riders crossing a bridge during day one of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A happy rider during the first day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider passing an old sink house during day one of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of the start of the first day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Riders were treated to some scenic views on the first day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
Day two
Riders had to endure either a 55km or 35km race on the second day of the quest.
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- An image of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race riders starting day two. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of a rider stopping on route to take a photo of his bike during the second day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- The second day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race presented some spectacular views for the riders to enjoy. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of Hannele Steyn in action during the second day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Some riders in action during the second day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Pictured here are some riders en route to the finish on day two of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of the scenery the riders got to enjoy on the second day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Pictured here is a rider making his way to the finish on day two of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
Day three
Participants concluded their quest with either doing the 51km event or the 20km race.
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- Riders being photographed during the third day of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of the start on day three of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Day three of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race presented beautiful scenery for the riders to enjoy. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Pictured here are some of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race women’s riders who enjoyed the treats on route. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Hannele Steyn won the overall women’s title at the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of some of the riders enjoying the route on day three of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Pictured here are some riders trying to make their up a technical section on day three of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- An image of the beautiful scenery from day three of the Namaqua Quest MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
