The Inaugural Cape Duo Race (2017)

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The Inaugural Cape Duo ran from Thursday the 5th of October to Sunday the 8th.

Results are available on the Racetec website at racetec.co.za

 

4 days, 6 stages, two bikes, on-road & off-road. Ride through the picturesque scenery of the Western Cape in this first-ever ultimate cycling experience.

 

The race, being a brand new setup may have some teething issues, but overall it was an excellent event, with a great vibe and awesome roads and trails.

 

Here's the highlights from the 4 days, from Silverback's media team, so focus on SB's team and their race experience.

 

Marthinus Kruger and Yolande de Villiers rode well, picking up all four day wins for mixed teams, resulting in the overall 1st place for mixed teams and a well deserved 6th place in the overall results.

 

Day 1:

Slanghoek – Road & Mountain Bike (MTB).

Road - 41 kilometers / 260 metres elevation gain.

MTB – 22 kilometers / 500 metres elevation gain.

 

 

Day 2:

Welbedacht Estate - Road Stage

Bainskloof loop – 91 kilometers / 1180 metres elevation gain.

 

 

Day 3:

Welbedacht Estate – MTB Stage.

Welvanpas – 55 kilometers / 1300 metres elevation gain.

 

 

Day 4:

Rhebokskloof – Road & MTB.

Road – 31 kilometers / 290 metres elevation gain

MTB – 30 kilometers / 500 metres elevation gain