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A Trans Baviaans Photo Essay

Trans Baviaans 2021

After 18 months of cancelled and postponed events, it felt refreshing to to hit the road and joint he media team at the 2021 Trans Baviaans. This was the 17th edition of the event, so to say this race is a well oiled machine is an understatement. But with the curveballs that COVID-19 and the draconian laws the government has implemented, the race had to be shaken up a bit to be able to take place.

The traditional 10:00 start was moved to 05:00 with a stagged start which meant that the race would “look” totally different through the eyes of the photographers. So in the dark, we headed out to cover this race, its people and the beautiful scenery that gets people coming back year after year.

This is a short story of a few of my favourite images. 

Climbing out of the town of Willomore, several hundred cyclists make their way towards the Baviaanskloof.
Sunrise peaks, lifting the cyclists spirits and setting the tone for a warm day ahead (for the Repeat)
Entering the Baviaansfloof with this narrow road and high walls.
The crystal clear waters offer some unique views through the Baviaans.
After CP 3, this flooded road offered us some really cool imagery to work with, and when you see a photographer, you can expext there will be a...
..Fall!
The views from the top offer a good perspective of where the riders are at.
While some pushed, many took on the challenge and succeeded.
Its not all uphill and slogging. Even after all the hills, there was still plenty of thrills out on the road!
Climbing up MAC really offers the cyclist a perspective of just how small they are in the Baviaans. Whether they're climbing or...
... enjoying the "free km" down hills.
The reward after a grueling climb, the hills of the Baviaans!
Golden light, indicating the final moments of the day before the cyclist are covered in darkness.
With a curfew in place, teams were pushing hard to not miss cutoff at CP 5. Some were lucky...
... others were not.
As curfew is lifted on the final day, another sunrise greets the cyclist who slept over at CP 5. This is the final stretch to Jeffrey's Bay. The cyclists are cold and tired but are still up for a bit of...
... Speed!
The arrival in Jeffrey's Bay..
...Whether Day or..
.. night is a welcome sight.

The Full Photographic Albums can be found on the Trans Baviaans Facebook page. More information about the race and how to enter can be found on the Eco Bound website.

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