See images of the sani2c Adventure that started in Himeville on May 9 and finished in Scottburgh on May 11.
Day one
The journey kicked off with an 82km ride that featured 1 183m of ascent and 1 420m of descent.
The day started at Glencairn Farm, Himeville, and ended at MacKenzie Country Club, Eastwolds, Ixopo.
Riders enjoyed open district roads, green valleys, scenic farmlands, bridges, rough descents and singletrack sections.
Photos courtesy of Em Gatland.
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- Riders are led out of the start on day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A mountain biker crosses a wooden bridge on day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- An aerial view of the water bridge on day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A crocodile pops up at the water bridge on day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider passes through a forest section on day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders celebrate as they finish day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A close-up of a rider’s dirty face after day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders congratulate each other after finishing day one of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
Day two
The second day of the sani2c Adventure offered a 96km route with 1 529m of ascent and 1 867m of descent.
Riders lined up at the MacKenzie Country Club, Eastwolds, Ixopo, and finished at Jolivet.
There were forest roads, fast switchback descents and flowing trails featured on the route.
Photos courtesy of Em Gatland.
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- Riders line up for the start of day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider enjoys a beautiful view of the mountains on day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Spectators cheer on riders during day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider takes a corner on day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Crossing a bridge over water on day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Delicious snacks were served at the waterpoints on day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Tired riders push their bikes along the route on day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Taking a break on the route during day two of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
Day three
Day three of the sani2c Adventured featured an 83km route with 681m of ascent and 1 315m of descent.
The start was at Jolivet, with the finish at Scottburgh Primary School, Scottburgh.
The easy and fast stage featured descents, singletrack sections, short steep climbs and gravel roads.
Photos courtesy of Em Gatland.
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- Riders line up at the start of day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- The start of day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A mountain biker enjoys beautiful scenery on day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Arriving at the beach on day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A fisheye view of a rider crossing a bridge on day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- A rider bites his medal after finishing day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders crossing the finish line on day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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- Riders congratulate each other after finishing day three of sani2c Adventure. Photo: Em Gatland
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