7 Passes MTB Race on 8 January

Thursday, 13 January 2022, 04:00

The seventh edition of the 7 Passes MTB Race took place last weekend, with more than 200 riders tackling the historic Seven Passes Route over two different distances on Saturday 8 January. After little more than two hours of battling the tough route, it was David Porrill who crossed the line in first place on his Ebike in a time of 2:09:06.

Photos: Blake Linder

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Dana Bassani pedals along in the 76km race.
Regardt Ferreira leads a group of cyclists in the early stages of the 76km.
Belinda Tull competed in the Open Women's category.
Anton and Lynette Bezuidenhout were one of the few tandem bike pairings on the 76km.
Michiel Nieuwoudt catches a breath after the tough first climb.
Mike van Vuuren looks ahead along the route.
Cherise Odendaal enjoys a bit of respite after a long first climb.
Hans van der Veen (yellow) powers on ahead of a group of riders.
Eugene Jansen van Vuuren takes a much-needed sip of water.
Jacques Terblanche ahead of second-placed open woman Yolandi Swanepoel.
Malan du Preez before the start of the race.
One of just a few tandem pairings.
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