Riders still in the race have definitely earned the rewards of Stage 6. Although there is 1800m of total climbing, riders will mostly remember the amazing single track descents that are dotted along today’s route.

The first section is a cruise through vineyards, apple orchards and fynbos and just before water point 1 at Houw Hoek Inn riders enjoy a first sampling of the great singletrack still to come.

After a steady climb on forestry roads, the next highlight awaits, a fast, gradually descending dual track dropping deep into the Elgin Valley. The climb out will soon be rewarded with the sweeping purpose built mountain bike tracks of Lebanon. And just when riders think it can’t get any better, the trails at Thandi and Paul Cluver await, smooth and perfectly carved, with spectacular bridges - and easy access for spectators.  There is still some climbing to be done to get back to Oak Valley, but that too is instantly rewarded with some final exhilarating trails ensuring riders will finish with huge smiles on their faces after what has unanimously been voted by the trial ride teams as the most fun stage of 2014.