The PwC Great Zuurberg Trek is a three-stage mountain bike race that took place in the Addo region of the Eastern Cape from May 25 to 27.
Stage one
The opening stage of the Great Zuurberg Trek featured a 71km route with an ascent of 1 300m.
Riders went through the Sundays River Valley section of the Zuurberg area and took on big climbs and exciting singletrack, while enjoying stunning views.
Photos courtesy of Shayne Minott.
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- Andrew Hill on a descent section on stage one of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Riders enjoyed beautiful views on stage one of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Rider in action on stage one of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Going past the citrus orchards on stage one of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- A rider spotted in the citrus orchards on stage one of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Refuelling at a waterpoint on stage one of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Andrew Mclean (right), pictured with Joel Stransky at the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek, took the lead in the solo men’s event after finishing second on stage two of the Colin Mayer Tour in Mauritius today. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Yolandi de Villiers and Neill Ungerer in action on stage one of the PwC Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
Stage two
The second stage of the Great Zuurberg Trek comprised an 88km route, the longest of the three.
Riders went through the escarpments of the Karoo Koppies, with great views of the Indian Ocean on the left and the Karoo to the right.
Following the White Knuckle Downhill, riders took on relatively flat Karoo tracks, before they took on an assortment of climbs and descents in the Zuurberg Mountains.
Photos courtesy of Shayne Minott.
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- Riders taking on a flat track during stage two of the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Rider keeping hydrated during stage two of the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Rider putting on a surprise expression during stage two of the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Rider taking on a descent during the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Leading women Ariane Luthi (left) and Robyn de Groot taking on a bend in a descent during stage two of the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Riders taking on a rocky descent during stage two of the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- Riders taking on a heavily-misted flat track during stage two of the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
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- A team riding solo and taking on a bumpy jeep track during stage two of the Great Zuurberg Trek. Photo: Shayne Minott
