Christi Pienaar won the women’s title in the inaugural 43km Pick ‘n Pay Asishove mountain bike race outside Durban on Saturday, when more than 300 participants tackled the lush green hills of KwaZulu-Natal in the off-road component of the Pick ’n Pay Amashovashova Cycling Festival. Photo credit: JonIvins.com
Christi Pienaar (Fritz Pienaar Cycles) won the battle for the women’s title in the inaugural 43km Pick ‘n Pay Asishove mountain bike race outside Durban on Saturday, which forms part of the Pick ‘n Pay Amashovashova Cycling Festival.
Pienaar finished in a respectable 2:28:16, more than four minutes ahead of Samantha Oosthuysen (Cbist), with Catherine Roberts rounding out the podium places.
The Asishove also doubled as the final event in the Fritz Pienaar National Half-marathon Series, with Caitlin de Wet (Mongoose Red), fifth overall on Saturday, confirming her women’s overall series title.
The Asishove started and finished at Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park, and took in a loop through the neighbouring Shongweni area, giving the more than 300 participants a generous sampling of spectacular lush coastal scenery.
Clear skies and a moderate wind greeted the riders who had to contend with a muddy course following a few days of coastal rain. There was also a 26km fun ride and a 6km kids ride, both of which were well supported.
Women’s Results in the Asishove 43km Mountain Bike Race, at the Giba Gorge, Durban, on Saturday 20 October 2007:
Women’s Overall Results:
1. Christi Pienaar (Fritz Pienaar Cycles) 02:28:16
2. Samantha Oosthuysen (Cbist) 02:32:24
3. Catherine Roberts 02:34:31
4. Shawna Thunder 02:34:44
5. Caitlin de Wet (Mongoose Red) 02:39:42
6. Helen Gibbings 02:40:58
7. Beatrice Hogan 02:43:56
8. Laetitia Botha 02:44:43
9. Genee Steyn 02:45:12
10. Amoryn Saayman 02:46:50
Youth:
1. Caitlin de Wet (Mongoose Red) 02:39:42
2. Michelle Corbett 03:11:43
Junior:
1. Genee Steyn 02:45:12
Senior:
1. Samantha Oosthuysen (Cbist) 02:32:24
2. Laetitia Botha 02:44:43
3. Amoryn Saayman 02:46:50
Sub-Veteran:
1. Christi Pienaar (Fritz Pienaar Cycles) 02:28:16
2. Catherine Roberts 02:34:31
3. Shawna Thunder 02:34:44
Veteran:
1. Helen Gibbings 02:40:58
2. Sandy Bosman 02:52:45
3. Michelle Muller 03:12:26
Master:
1. Ann Pearton 03:12:44
2. Sally Mawson 03:22:11
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