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The Hills are Alive…

… with the sound of laboured breathing!

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Top of Gantouw Pass

Stillwatersports pulled out all the punches with Stage 2.  The start moved quickly into the long Gantouw Pass ascent, which is rugged and rocky and pitted with ancient wagon wheel marks.  It is impossible to go over this pass without thoughts extending to how strenuous it must have been to do that with heavily laden ox wagons.  I’m sure plenty of beer must have been consumed for maximum strength and sense of humour.

The general unspoken thought was that this must be the apex of the day’s climbs, but, oh no!  The climbs just kept on coming throughout the entire duration of Stage 2.  However, with lots of climbs come amazing, panoramic views of exceptionally beautiful areas.  The Grabouw area is absolutely stunning and is a must for anyone who loves any form of trail-related activity.stage 2 a

Along with Stage 2’s climbs came miles and miles and miles of fantastic single track that were winding, weaving and with lots of testy technical sections. Today’s route was a feast for trail runners, although the hilly technical paths really take their toll on already tired runners.  There’s no mental, or physical rest on these sections, as just the slightest lapse in concentration could well see you face-planting in the most spectacularly unflattering manner.

stage 2Stage 2 is also Dress Up Day, and some runners hold nothing back in their outfits.  Even more impressively, they run the entire Stage in their outfits!

!cid_6B97FA3B-D63D-42D6-8044-EDDF02102C9ETeamVedettAX really felt the lack of consistent training today, and were beyond relieved to finish Stage 2.  They have unfortunately slipped by 1 position overall, but there’s still Stage 3 to get through tomorrow!  Stage 3 is significantly shorter and, on paper, has far less climbing.  Here’s to a fantastic Stage 3 for TeamVedettAX!  3 guesses as to what’s in the cooler bag for the Final Finish?!vedett xw

 

 

 

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