The three-stage Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’ started from Windmill farm in Northern Drakensberg, Lesotho, on Tuesday.
Riders made their way to Emseni Camp after three days of mountain biking.
Here are some photos from the three days.
Photos by Em Gatland.
Stage one
Riders got to enjoy a neutral day one riding along the top of the escarpment of the Drakensberg Mountains. Single track took them via Solly’s Folly and they got to experience views from Garden of Eden.
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- An image of the beautiful scenery riders got to enjoy on the opening stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An action picture of some of the riders during the first stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Some riders were full of energy at the start of stage one of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An image of some of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’ riders relaxing with a beer after stage one. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An image of some of the delicious treats the riders got to enjoy during the opening stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Pictured here are some of the riders during the first stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Some riders experienced some bad luck during the first stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- During the first stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’, mountain bikers were greeted by some donkeys. Photo: Em Gatland
Stage two
The second day is famous for its bushveld and single track. Mountain bikers completed a 60km route that started with an early morning climb up Ox Wagon Hill, which presented some spectacular views of the Drakensberg Mountains.
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- Mountain bikers were greeted by some cattle on stage two of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An image of a rider crossing a floating bridge on stage two of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An image of a rider enjoying some of the treats that were available at the waterpoints on stage two of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Pictured here is a rider taking an unfortunate fall during the second day of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A scenic picture of riders during stage two of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Pictured here is one of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’ riders posing for a photo after stage two. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An action shot of a rider during the second day of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Pictured here are some riders on route during stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
Stage three
The final stage consisted of a 50km route, known for the historic climb up Spioenkop Mountain.
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- The Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’ riders had some tricky parts on the final stage’s route. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An image of the start on the final day of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Pictured here is a rider crossing a small floating bridge on day three of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An image of one of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’ mountain bikers posing for a photo at the start. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An image of some of the single track mountain bikers got to experience on the final day of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Pictured here are some of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’ mountain bikers celebrating their completion of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A scenic photo of stage three of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Mountain bikers got to enjoy some green views on the final stage of the Berg and Bush ‘Great Trek’. Photo: Em Gatland
