Sus the best of the second Pennypinchers Origin of Trails held in and around Stellenbosch on the 28th and 29th of November 2014. It’s an amazing race, with a mix of rewarding and challenging riding – taking in as much singletrack as possible.
All photos by Cherie Vale | Newsport Media
Last minute preparations for the 2014 Origin of Trails…A view from behind the A Batch start group on Day 1.Mark Moir early in Day 1, feeling strong.
Colin van Zyl taking some time to showboat for the camera on his Specialized Fatboy.
Rudolf Zuidema enjoying the virgin Dornier singletrack.Full Sus’s Seamus Allardice thoroughly enjoyed the 2014 Origin of Trails.
Dornier cellars provided the backdrop for the second half of Day 1’s riding.
The race snakes leading the Origin of Trails field into the adventure of Day 2.Heading out of the scenic wines lands town.The highlight of the race, the Bartinney Skyfall singletrack.
Seemingly endless Skyfall switchbacks stretching out below.
Skyfall…
Day 2 featured quite a bit of climbing too!Colin suffering on the Botmaskop climbNavigating the last obstacle of the 2014 Pennypinchers Origin of Trails.
Well done to all Pennypinchers Origin of Trails finishers – and see you on the start line of the 2015 race!
Sus the 2015 Pennypinchers Origin of Trails
Dates: 27 & 28 November 2015
Distances: Long 2 x ±65km, Medium 65km & 40km and Short 2 x 40km
