View photos taken during the three-stage sani2c Trail that took place from May 8 to 10. It started in Himeville and ended in Scottburgh.
Day one
The first day of the sani2c Trail took riders on an 82km ride. It featured 1 183m of ascent and 1 420m of descent.
Riders started the day at Glencairn Farm, Himeville, and finished at MacKenzie Country Club, Eastwolds, Ixopo.
The route featured open district roads, green valleys, scenic farmlands, bridges, rough descents and singletrack sections.
Photos courtesy of Kevin Sawyer.
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- An aerial view of riders during day one of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- An aerial view of riders crossing a bridge over water on day one of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A view of the tents that riders are sleeping in during sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A vehicle leads the riders out at the start of day one of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A rider enjoys a descent section on day one of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A rider crosses a wooden bridge on day one of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A rider passes a crocodile while crossing a bridge on day one of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A rider crosses a bridge over water on day one of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
Day two
The second day of the sani2c Trail featured a 96km route with 1 529m of ascent and 1 867m of descent.
Day two started at the MacKenzie Country Club, Eastwolds, Ixopo, and finished at Jolivet, 10km south of Highflats.
Riders enjoyed stunning views, forest roads, fast switchback descents and flowing trails.
Photos courtesy of Kevin Sawyer.
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- Mountain bikers pass a large dam on day two of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A view of the tents that riders sleep in during sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Riders gear up for the start of day two of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- The sun rises as mountain bikers tackle day two of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- A spectator cheers on a rider on day two of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Spectators cheer on the riders during day two of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Riders enjoy beautiful forest sections on day two of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Beautiful mountains were the backdrop for riders on day two of sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
Day three
The final day of the sani2c Trail consisted of an 83km ride with 681m of ascent and 1 315m of descent.
The start of the final day was at Jolivet, with the grand finale at Scottburgh Primary School, Scottburgh.
The stage is known as the easiest one with a fast and less technical route. It featured descents, singletrack sections, short steep climbs and gravel roads.
Photos courtesy of Kevin Sawyer.
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- Beautiful farmlands seen on the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Crossing a bridge over beach sand on the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Riders reach the beach on the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Crossing a narrow bridge over water on the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Riders line up for the start of the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Rider on a bridge over sand on the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Riding over scaffolding on the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Medals that riders receive on the final day of the sani2c Trail. Photo: Kevin Sawyer
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- Trek-Segafredo’s Toms Skujins won the 197km third stage of the Tour of California yesterday. Photo: Getty Images
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- DiData’s Edvald Boasson Hagen (middle) will look to defend his title of the Tour of Norway when the five-stage race begins tomorrow. Photo: Photo credits
