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<\/a><\/p>\nhttp:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/video\/408483<\/a><\/p>\n Richard Russel smashing warm up laps on the 4X track before the race briefing.<\/p>\n Pre-race banter and race briefing. Gary Barnard (pictured left) showed his form once again, taking the top step in elite on the day.<\/p>\n The route started out with 5.35km long Liason 1, a big climb which snaked all the way up to the top of SS1.<\/p>\n Devon Katzen – 11th Overall.<\/p>\n Gary Barnard digging deep on SS2 to take the overall.<\/p>\n “This was my first time racing a Dirtopia Enduro. The weather was perfect, the trails were fun nothing very technical but that made it possible for more riders to safely compete. Apart from catching up to a few riders on some of the stages and taking a wrong turn on the final stage I really enjoyed the event and will definitely return for another one! It was well organised and a good time with the boys.” – Justin Novella<\/p>\n Michael Lord coming in 13th overall on a hard tail XC bike. Definitely someone to watch out for in the future.<\/p>\n Richard Russel attacking the course which landed him a solid 21st overall.<\/p>\n SS4 took the riders out of the vineyards and into the woods with some flowy, fast singletrack.<\/p>\n Justin Novella – SS4.<\/p>\n Post ride chit chat about all those sketchy moments!<\/p>\n Thanks to all the sponsors as well as Meurant and Arina for putting together yet another superb enduro!<\/p>\n Find full results.<\/a><\/p>\n Video: facebook.com\/ThomasSandellVideo<\/a><\/p>\n Words: Justin Novella and Thomas Sandell.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n