The Munga, an ultra-endurance mountain-bike race, started in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday.
A total of 133 riders took part in a 1 070km race to Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape.
The route covered some of the most scenic and barren terrain in the country.
Photos courtesy of Erik Vermeulen.
An image of the start of The Munga in Bloemfonein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Riders passing by some sheep during day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Riders pictured in action during day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
A four-legged supporter crossed the route on day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Riders were treated to some local support during day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Riders crossing an old bridge during the first day of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
An image of some riders filling their bottles with water during day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Some riders crossing a bridge during the first day of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
An image of a rider checking his bike for any mechanical issues during the second day of The Munga, which started in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Riders had to endure some dry conditions on day two of The Munga race. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
An image of one of the 133 riders who started The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Ramses Bekkenk, pictured during The Munga, defended his title when he won the men’s race at the 36ONE MTB Challenge today. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
One of the female riders pictured in action during the second day of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
A scenic photo of the dry conditions The Munga participants got to experience on day two of the race. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Two riders passing by some houses during day two of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Riders encountered some heat during the second day of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
An image of Ramses Bekkenk receiving his medal after winning The Munga at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
An image of another rider who finished The Munga at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
An image of some of the finishers’ legs after completing The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Ramses Bekkenk being photographed after he won The Munga at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Ramses Bekkenk in action during the third day of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Some greener scenery approached when riders got closer to the finish of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
Ramses Bekkenk finished The Munga first at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
An image of some of The Munga riders before they started their day three journey. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
