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.
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- An image of the start of The Munga in Bloemfonein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Riders passing by some sheep during day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Riders pictured in action during day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- A four-legged supporter crossed the route on day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Riders were treated to some local support during day one of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Riders crossing an old bridge during the first day of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- 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
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- Some riders crossing a bridge during the first day of The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- 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
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- Riders had to endure some dry conditions on day two of The Munga race. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- An image of one of the 133 riders who started The Munga in Bloemfontein, Free State, on Wednesday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- 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
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- One of the female riders pictured in action during the second day of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- A scenic photo of the dry conditions The Munga participants got to experience on day two of the race. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Two riders passing by some houses during day two of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Riders encountered some heat during the second day of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- An image of Ramses Bekkenk receiving his medal after winning The Munga at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- An image of another rider who finished The Munga at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- An image of some of the finishers’ legs after completing The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Ramses Bekkenk being photographed after he won The Munga at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Ramses Bekkenk in action during the third day of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Some greener scenery approached when riders got closer to the finish of The Munga. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- Ramses Bekkenk finished The Munga first at Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, Western Cape, yesterday. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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- An image of some of The Munga riders before they started their day three journey. Photo: Erik Vermeulen
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