The U MTB Stage Race started in Piketberg, Western Cape, yesterday.
Below are some photos capturing each day’s action.
Photos courtesy of Chris Hitchcock.
Prologue
This three-day mountain bike race started with a 7.06km prologue in the Piketberg area.
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- Nico Pfitzenmaier in action during the prologue of The U MTB Stage Race in Piketberg, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A mountain biker goes over a technical section during the prologue of The U MTB Stage Race in Piketberg, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Scenery from the prologue stage of The U MTB Stage Race in Piketberg, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Nico Pfitzenmaier came third at the Philadelphia MTB race today. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A mountain biker riders through a puddle of water during the prologue of The U MTB Stage Race in Piketberg, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider in action during the prologue of The U MTB Stage Race in Piketberg, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
Stage one
The first stage comprised a 49.82km route in and around the Piketberg area. The stage was neutralised, however, due to harsh winds in the surrounds.
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- A rider moving along a single track section along a climb during stage one of The U MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Riders were spoiled with splendid views during stage one of The U MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider ascending a climb with a spectacular backdrop view during stage one of The U MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider performing a wheelie in the mud during stage one of The U MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider pictured moving over a rocky section during stage one of The U MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A rider moving over a bridge during stage one of The U MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- A wonderful view of farmlands and plots in stage one of The U MTB Stage Race. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
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- Samantha Sanders (left) and Amy McDougall withdrew from The U MTB Stage Race due to the race not being sanctioned by Cycling SA. Photo: Chris Hitchcock
Stage two
*To come
