The Dr Evil Classic mountain bike race started at the Plettenberg Game Reserve, Western Cape, on Thursday.
View below a gallery of photos that tells the story from each of the three days.
Photos courtesy of Oakpics.com
Stage one
The first stage took riders on a 72km adventure through the Plettenberg Game Reserve.
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- Two zebras run pass a rider during stage one of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- A rider quenches his thirst during stage one of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- A group of riders enjoy a beer after stage one of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- A scenic picture of riders in action during the opening stage of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- A rider looks ready to complete the rest of stage one of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- A rider passes through a forestry section during stage one of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- An image of the bike wash area after stage one of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- An image of a rider stretching after stage one of the Dr Evil Classic in Wittedrift, Western Cape, on Thursday. Photo: Oakpics.com
Stage two
Stage two consisted of a 45km course from the Kurland Hotel.
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- An image of two riders taking a “selfie” ahead of stage two of the Dr Evil Classic in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, yesterday, Photo: Oakpics.com
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- Rogan Smart, during last year’s Dr Evil Classic, and Aidan Connelly increased their overall lead when they won the men’s team event on stage two of the Storms River Traverse today. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- An image of the start on stage two of the Dr Evil Classic in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- A group of riders in action during the second stage of the Dr Evil Classic in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- Aidan Connelly leads a group of riders during stage two of the Dr Evil Classic in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- A rider eats a banana ahead of stage two of the Dr Evil Classic in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- Riders in action during a forestry section on stage two of the Dr Evil Classic in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Oakpics.com
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- An image of the CBC mixed team fixing a mechanical during stage two of the Dr Evil Classic in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Oakpics.com
Stage three
The event concluded with a 51km journey at the Plettenberg Mountian Bike Park.
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- Riders moving through a dry, wooded forest during stage three of the Dr Evil Classic. Photo: oakpics.com
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- Riders were spoiled with a spectacular view of the coastline during stage three of the Dr Evil Classic. Photo: oakpics.com
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- A wider-pan shot of riders taking on the dry trails through a forest section. Photo: oakpics.com
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- Riders also rode through a more dense and lush forest section during stage three of the Dr Evil Classic. Photo: oakpics.com
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- Aidan Connelly (front) and Rogan Smart, during last year’s Dr Evil Classic, won the opening stage of the Storms River Traverse yesterday. Photo: okapics.com
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- A rider moving up a rocky ascent during stage three of the Dr Evil Classic. Photo: oakpics.com
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- Riders setting off for stage three of the Dr Evil Classic. Photo: oakpics.com
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- Riders pictured at the race village before the start of stage three in the Dr Evil Classic. Photo: oakpics.com
