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National MTB Series: Photos from Kaapsehoop

October 15, 2017, 12:31 pm By In the Bunch

Matthys Beukes and Candice Lill emerged the winners when the National MTB Series came to an end in Kaapsehoop this weekend.

The pair, both placed second overall in their categories, won both days with convincing leads over their competition.

Images courtesy of ZC Marketing Consulting.

Day one

Wet, misty conditions greeted riders as they tackled the first day of the final round of the National MTB Series. Matthys Beukes and Candice Lill won their respective categories on the opening day.

Candice Lill riding through Kaapsehoop forests
Candice Lill won both events in the final round of the National MTB Series, winning the overall title. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Gert Heyns leads the men during the National MTB Series
Gert Heyns takes the lead through the Kaapsehoop forests on day one of the final round of the National MTB Series. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Misty Kaapsehoop forests during the National MTB Series
Misty conditions made for a cool and wet first day of the National MTB Series in Kaapsehoop. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting

Declan Sidey in Kaapsehoop
Declan Sidey emerges from the mist during the first day of the National MTB Series in Kaapsehoop. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Riders in the mist at the National MTB Series
Two riders make their way along some jeep track through the forests in Kaapsehoop on the first day of the final round of the National MTB Series. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
National MTB Series in Kaapsehoop
Mist hugged the hills and created cool conditions for riders during the final round of the National MTB Series. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting

National MTB Series action
A lone rider in action during stage one of the National MTB Series in Kaapsehoop. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Phillimon Sebona in action at the National MTB Series
PYGA’s Phillimon Sebona leads another rider through the Kaapsehoop forest on the first day of the National MTB Series this weekend. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Kaapsehoop forest at the National MTB Series
An aerial photograph as riders make their way through acres of forest during the final round of the National MTB Series, which takes place in Kaapsehoop. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting

Day two

Clear blue skies were a welcome sight after the previous day’s overcast conditions in Kaapsehoop, but the change in weather did little to alter the results as Matthys Beukes and Candice Lill once again won their categories.

Starting in Kaapsehoop
Riders set off for the second day of the National MTB Series in Kaapsehoop. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
The second day of the Kaapsehoop National MTB Series event featured 1 603m of elevation. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Action at the start
A close up of riders as they set off for the 56.2km second day of the National MTB Series. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting

Philip Buys in Kaapsehoop
Philip Buys flies through the Kaapsehoop forest during the second day of the National MTB Series. Photo: Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Smiling Matthys Beukes
Matthys Beukes was all smiles after winning both days of the final round of the National MTB Series, which took place in Kaapsehoop. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Riders in action at the National MTB Series
Rider make their way along the outskirts of the Kaapsehoop forest during stage two of the final round of the National MTB Series. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting

Hb Kruger talking before the start of the National MTB Series.
BCX’s HB Kruger turns to chat to Declan Sidey before the start of the second day of the National MTB Series. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Feeling good in Kaapsehoop
Two riders show they’re feeling good as they take part in the 56.2km stage two of the National MTB Series that too kplace in Kaapsehoop. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting.

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