View our top selection of photos taken during the sani2c Race that kicked off in Himeville on May 10 and ended in Scottburgh on May 12.
Photos courtesy of Anthony Grote Photography.
Day one
On day one of the sani2c Race riders had to overcome an 82km route with 1 183m of ascent and 1 420m of descent.
Riders lined up at the start at Glencairn Farm, Himeville, and crossed the finish line at MacKenzie Country Club, Eastwolds, Ixopo.
On the route mountain bikers encountered open district roads, green valleys, scenic farmlands, bridges, rough descents and singletrack sections.
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- An aerial view of the race village at the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
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- Riders are led out of the start on day one of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
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- Riders on an open gravel road during day one of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
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- Leading ladies Amy McDougall and Samantha Sanders on day one of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
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- Matthew Beers crosses a wooden bridge on day one of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
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- Riders cross the water bridge on day one of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
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- Barend Burger and Gawie Combrinck on day one of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
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- Gert Heyns and Arno du Toit finished second on day one of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote Photography
Day two
The second day of the sani2c Race consisted of a 96km route with 1 529m of ascent and 1 867m of descent.
The second day kicked off at the MacKenzie Country Club, Eastwolds, Ixopo, and ended at Jolivet, 10km south of Highflats.
The route featured forest roads, fast switchback descents, singletrack sections and flowing trails.
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- NAD Pro’s Nico Bell (front) and Matt Beers won the 2018 sani2c Race title when the race finished in Scottburgh today. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Samantha Sanders claimed her second stage win when she won stage two of the Sabie Xperience today. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Spectacular close up of a rider slipping through a bend in the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Rider fixing a mechanical during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Riders entering an enchanting forest during stage two of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Riders crossing a wavy bridge during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Close up of a rider taking a fall during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Splendid views on offer during stage two of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
Day three
The last day of the sani2c Race offered an 83km route with 681m of ascent and 1 315m of descent.
Riders started the final stage at Jolivet and finished at Scottburgh Primary School, Scottburgh.
They enjoyed fast descents, singletrack sections, short steep climbs and gravel roads.
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- Elite women winning pair Samantha Sanders and Amy McDougall in action during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Men’s winning pair, NAD Pro’s Matt Beers and Nico Bell in action during stage three of the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Riders coasting on the edge of a hill during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Great aerial shot of riders labouring up a climb during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Riders pushing their bikes up a steep climb during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- DSV’s Gert Heyns and Arno du Toit, who finished second overall, making their way up a climb during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Aerial shot of a solo rider taking on a track alongside a river during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
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- Riders going through a forest during the sani2c Race. Photo: Anthony Grote
