The Cape Pioneer Trek, one of the more prestigious mountain-bike stage races in the Western Cape, comprised a prologue followed by six stages. The race started in Mossel Bay and finishes in Oudtshoorn after the conclusion of the sixth and final stage.
View below photos from each stage. Photos courtesy of Zoon and Marike Cronje and Carli Smith from ZC Marketing Consulting.
Prologue
The prologue consisted of an 11.5km time-trial route, which started and finished at the Milkwood Primary School. The stage was won by Team Spur-Specialized’s Alan Hatherly and Simon Andreassen. View the results
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- Winners Alan Hatherly (left) and Simon Andreassen in action on a road section during the prologue of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Zoon Cronje
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- A rider beginning the descent of a steep and tricky descent during the prologue of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Zoon Cronje
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- A rider performing a wheelie during the prologue of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Zoon Cronje
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- A rider nearing the bottom of a tricky descent during the prologue of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Zoon Cronje
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- A rider spoiled with a great view of the ocean and a lighthouse during the prologue of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Zoon Cronje
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- A rider taking on a bend during the prologue of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Zoon Cronje
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- A rider on the edge of a climb, spoiled with a spectacular view, during the prologue of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Zoon Cronje
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- Philip Buys (left) and Matthys Beukes won the Cape Pioneer Trek after stage six in in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, today. Photo: Zoon Cronje
Stage one
The first stage comprised a 96km race, which took place in and around Mossel Bay and started and finished at Milkwood Primary School. The stage was won by PYGA Euro Steel’s Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes. View the results
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- An ostrich chasing riders during stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
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- Riders moving through a fynbos section during stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
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- A bunch of riders moving on a gravel road during stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
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- A rider on the ground after taking a fall during stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
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- Riders pictured at the race village moments before the start of stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
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- A large bunch of riders on a road section during stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
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- Riders pictured on a flat grass section with cattle in the backdrop during stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
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- Winners Matthys Beukes (right) and Philip Buys pictured in action during stage one of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Marike Cronje
Stage two
The second stage consisted of a 114km challenge from Mossel Bay to the Van Kervel High School in George. PYGA Euro Steel’s Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes won the stage and extended their lead. View the results
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- A rider pushing on during the second stage of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A wide-pan shot of riders ascending a climb during stage two of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Riders moving alongside a river during stage two of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Riders moving over a flat fynbos section during stage two of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- The elite men teams in action during stage two of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Riders moving between a forest section during stage two of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Riders moving down a gradual descent during stage two of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Some riders got dirty during stage two of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
Stage three
The third stage comprised a 31km time-trial, which took place in and around George, starting and finishing at the Van Kervel High School. The stage was won by Team Spur-Specialized’s Alan Hatherly and Simon Andreassen. View the results
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- Alan Hatherly (left) and Simon Andreassen won the stage three time-trial of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A rider moving through a wide track forest section in stage three of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A rider moving over a bridge during stage three of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A rider spoiled with a splendid view of a lake and the mountains during stage three of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A rider taking on a bend during stage three of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A rider moving through a forest section during stage three of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A rider moving along a wide and open track during stage three of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Race leaders Philip Buys (front) and Matthys Beukes in action during the stage three time-trial of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
Stage four
The fourth stage was the longest stage in the race, comprising a 114km route from George to Oudtshoorn. PYGA Euro Steel’s Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes won the stage. View the results
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- A close-up shot of Alan Hatherly during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Matthys Beukes of PYGA Euro Steel pictured during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn today. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A bunch of riders pictured during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- A front-view shot of riders on a gravel section during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- The leading men teams labouring up a climb in an arid section during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- An aerial shot of riders during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- The leading men teams pictured during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
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- Riders moving along a flat section during stage four of the Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo: Carli Smith
Stage five
Stage five consisted of a 97km route with a mountain top finish on Swartberg Mountain. The stage was won by Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes. View the results
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- Spur’s Alan Hatherly in action during stage five of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- A mountain biker riders through water during stage five of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- A rider makes his way up a hill during stage five of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- An image of the scenery riders got to enjoy on stage five of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Catherine Williamson in action during stage five of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Gawie Combrinck, pictured during last year’s Cape Pioneer Trek, won the solo men’s Race to the Sun mountain bike race at Sun City in North West today. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- An image of the men’s team field during stage five of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Yolandi du Toit makes her way up a hill during stage five of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
Stage six
The 64km final stage started at the Chandelier Game Reserve, which allowed riders to enjoy some game viewing with the finish at the Queens Hotel in Oudtshoorn. Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes took the overall victory on this stage. View the results
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- John Paul Pearton won the solo men’s title on the final stage of the Cape Pioneer Trek Adventure in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape today. Pictured here were some riders during the feature event today. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- The start of stage six of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, today. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- An image of one of the men’s teams in action during the final stage of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, today. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Matthys Beukes leads the men’s team field during stage six of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, today. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Matthys Beukes (front) and Philip Buys in action during the final stage of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn recently. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Riders in next year’s Cape Pioneer Trek can look forward to some exciting new trails. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Philip Buys (left) and Matthys Beukes, pictured at the finish of the final stage, sealed the Cape Pioneer Trek victory in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, today. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
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- Philip Buys pictured at the finish of the final stage of the Cape Pioneer Trek in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, today. Photo: ZC Marketing Consulting
