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<\/a>Mountain bikers enjoying the beauty of the Stage Two route. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg<\/span><\/p>\nSA\u2019s MTB \u2018Lion King\u2019, Erik Kleinhans and Christoph Sauser once again rode together, savoring the Stage Two routes. \u201cToday was lovely, absolutely perfect,\u201d says Kleinhans. \u201cOften riders are so focused on racing, that they forget why they ride which is for the love of the sport. The Origin Of Trails has a really nice social feel to it. It\u2019s a great way to close off the year.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Sauser, they pushed harder during Stage Two. \u201cWe were flying through the trails today. For me the best part of the route was coming down Bartinney\u2019s Skyfall and flowing through the Banhoek Valley. I love the Origin Of Trails. It\u2019s a home ride for me. I basically roll out of bed onto the start line and get to ride the trails that I love.\u201d<\/p>\n
For triathlete Michael Lord the best part of the Stage Two route was the section that goes through the Banhoek Valley. \u201cI train in Banhoek. The session usually lasts 2 hours, of which 1 \u00bd hours is on single track. I enjoy the playfulness of the Origin Of Trails. Everyone is having fun and dishing out chirps on the single track.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to having fun, Ariane L\u00fcthi also took part in the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails to raise awareness for two important causes. \u201cA very dear friend of mine has been diagnosed with cancer. I\u2019m riding in support of her. I\u2019m also supporting the Stellenbosch Trail Fund. I usually race flat out at events, and don\u2019t have the chance to ride for charities. The Origin Of Trails gives riders the opportunity to engage with each other. The routes showcase the best of Stellenbosch. I am really glad to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dakar Rally star, Giniel De Villiers was also seen enjoying the trails at the 2016 Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails. \u201cI can think of nothing better than riding the best trails in Stellenbosch,\u201d says De Villiers. \u201cBobby from Specialized really looks after me with regard to a bicycle. The event is always fun. Right now I am focusing on staying fit for my race in January.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stage Two of the 32km Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails saw Daniel Van Der Walt pipping Jamie Penfold to the finish line. \u201cThe track was awesome. I really enjoyed it. It\u2019s clear that a lot of effort went into the routes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cStage Two was much easier than Stage One,\u201d says a delighted Vicky Van Der Merwe, SA triathlete. \u201cIt really is incredible to ride in Stellenbosch. The routes are beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n