View photographs taken during the Liberty Waterberg MTB Encounter that took place between Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa and Elements Private Golf Reserve from June 8 to 10.
Photos courtesy of Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA.
Stage one
The opening stage of the Waterberg MTB Encounter took riders on a 62km journey from Sondela Nature Reserve & Spa to Elements Private Golf Reserve.
Features on the route included quick singletrack sections, tricky climbs, and tar sections.
The stage was won by ASG Cape Duo’s HB Kruger and Regis Maniora. View the results here.
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- HB Kruger and Regis Maniora won stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Riders line up for stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Mountain bikers start stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Having fun on stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Hanco Kachelhoffer and Pieter Seyffert in action during stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Refuelling at the waterpoints on stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Spotting rhino on stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Giving a high five to each other on stage one of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter that finished at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
Stage two
The second stage featured a clover-leaf format with the race starting at Elements Private Golf Reserve.
Riders tackled a 51km route that featured interesting and exciting singletrack, as well as rewarding downhill sections.
ASG Cape Duo’s HB Kruger and Regis Maniora claimed their second stage win and extended their overall lead. View the results here.
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- HB Kruger and Regis Maniora start day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Hanco Kachelhoffer in action on day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Riders enjoy stunning scenery on day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Giving a thumbs up during day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Refuelling at a waterpoint on day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- A rider giving a wheelie on day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- HB Kruger, Regis Maniora, Pieter Seyffert and Hanco Kachelhoffer sprint for the finish on day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- HB Kruger and Regis Maniora cross the finish line first on day two of the Liberty Waterberg Encounter at Elements Private Golf Reserve today. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
Stage three
The third and final stage comprised a 59km fast and flat route back to Sondela.
Riders took on some gravel roads, small rocky climbs and tar roads, before the stage ended with a 15km stretch of fast single track.
ASG Cape Duo’s HB Kruger and Regis Maniora won their third stage in a row to claim the race title. View the results here.
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- Riders taking on a dusty single track during stage three of the Waterberg MTB Encounter. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- A group of riders labouring up a paved climb during stage three of the Waterberg MTB Encounter. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Leading riders carrying their bikes across a train track during stage three of the Waterberg MTB Encounter. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Riders taking on a dusty and flat gravel road during stage three of the Waterberg MTB Encounter. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Riders enjoyed the well-stocked water points during stage three of the Waterberg MTB Encounter. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Rider showing off a trick during stage three of the Waterberg MTB Encounter. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Rider displaying elation and enjoyment during stage three of the Waterberg MTB Encounter. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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- Overall men winners ASG-Cape Duo’s Regis Maniora (left) and HB Kruger. Photo: Gerrie Kriel / Twin Productions SA
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