The two-day Origin of Trails treated riders to the best of the trails on offer in Stellenbosch as the event got underway today.
A selection of photographs of the action can be viewed below.
Images courtesy of Tobias Ginsberg.
Day one
Renay Groustra and Louise Ferreira were crowned champions of the first day after they both had success on the opening 55km stage.
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- Ariane Luthi won the women’s race on stage one of the Simonsberg Contour MTB Stage Race in Stellenbosch today. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- Concentration is required to get through the trickier sections on day one of the Origin of Trails. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- The scenic surrounds of Stellenbosch on day one of the Origin of Trails. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- The Origin of Trails is a fun way for riders to end the year, in the spectacular area of Stellenbosch. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- Riders make their way down a dirt road as they participate in day one of Origin of Trails in Stellenbosch. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- A rider wheelies as he takes part in day one of the Origin of Trails. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- Trying not to get his feet wet, a rider splashes over a low bridge en route to the finish on day one of Origin of Trails. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- Early morning light shines through the trees as riders set out on day one of the Origin of Trails. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- Day one of the Origin of Trails featured enough to challenge riders. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
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- A floating bridge, lined by water lilies, featured on day one of the Origin of Trails. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
