Mountain Bike Challenge Results

Not even the rainy weather could dampen the official start of LifeCycle Week this weekend, as record numbers participated in the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Mountain Bike Challenge.

Boschendal Wine Estate was jam-packed with cyclists and spectators.

Not even the entry limit increase from 2,000 to 2,500 riders was enough, as wannabe participants queued at the Dirtopia Trail Centre on Saturday in the hope to secure a late entry.

In the end, 2,900 riders braved the three routes: a 61% entry increase from 2006.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better course,” says Meurant Botha, organiser and trail builder of the MTB Challenge.

“We had just enough rain to soften up the route and get rid of the dust, but it wasn’t too muddy, which made for comfortable riding.”

Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Mountain Bike Challenge Results:
(Guide:  Position; Name; Race Number; Time)

55km Women Overall:
1.    Sara Muhl (105):  02.31.38
2.    Ellane van Wyk (78):  02.38.16
3.    Heletjé van Staden (109):  02.41.00
4.    Lizl Herbst (320):  02.46.10
5.    Woudie Saiman (197):  02.49.50
6.    Phelia Burger (82):  02.53.41
7.    Sarita Swart (85):  02.54.16
8.    Louise Hemmes (270):  02.55.27
9.    Marelise le Roux (196):  02.59.44
10.    Ingrid Peens (135): 03.05.23

26km Senior Women:
1.    Lara Thompson (2046):  01.27.35
2.    Nadia Britz (1623):  01.30.11
3.    Elizna Lourens (2257):  01.31.01

26km Youth Women:
1.    Mariske Strauss (1829):  01.18.05
2.    Klara Rossouw (1551):  01.30.13
3.    Martinet de Reuck (1916):  02.05.24

13km Fun Women:
1.    Elzanne Malherbe (3238):  00.50.29
2.    Johanna Visser (3133):  00.56.15
3.    Hester Pretorius (3209):  01.02.52

13km  Sub-junior Girls:
1.    Chloe Visser (3134):  00.47.26
2.    Annamart Laubscher (3173):  00.48.09
3.    Angelique le Roux (3480):  01.00.55