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KARGO MAGALIES ADVENTURE

VAN GAALEN . GAUTENG

FRI 12.08.2011 to SUN 14.08.2011

Mountain Bike RACE CHANNEL



		Winners of the Kargo Magalies Adventure 3 day stage race (Senior women team), Paula Hardy & Samantha Oosthuizen - Team Europcar 2.		Charl van Zyl with a wheelie & team mate Bradley Mitchell (2nd team to finish). They are followed by race winners Chris Wolhuter & Sean Williams.

- written by Amy McDougall - Team Crank Brothers

The Kargo Magalies Adventure is the largest and most prestigious mountain bike stage race in Gauteng. It is only 3 years old, but is growing from strength to strength, as the extremely popular and well renowned mountain biking trails at Van Gaalen's Cheese Farm attract riders from all over the country.

The race consists of 3 stages: Stage 1 is a short, extremely fun and invigorating night stage on the Friday, starting at 17:30 and 25km long. But do not be fooled; the route is very technical and very dark, so a good light is imperative. This stage is possibly some of the most fun a mountain biker can have on a bike and a real treat for the adrenaline junkies out there!

Stage 2 is the toughie. With extreme temperatures and 75 technical kilometres to ride, it tests riders in all aspects: mentally and physically. The hard work pays off, not only in the breath-taking single track and views, but in relaxing after the stage. This is certainly a treat with great food and a chance to relax with friends in the sun, listening to some live bands and reflecting on the day’s challenge.

The 3rd and final stage is 45km long and much milder; it is also made into a one day event for any mountain bikers keen for a good day out on the bike, a braai and live entertainment.

Here are some things people had to say: Winner (men): “The distances were short but it was still a really tough race. The single track was amazing. Awesome course!”

Eric Schipper (route designer): “The weather was warmer than usual and I changed the route slightly to prevent bottle necks. I made day 2 very tough, but everyone enjoyed the event and it was a huge success.”

James (entertainer for the kiddies’ race): “It is great to create a family vibe and start encouraging our future cyclists from a young age.”

Samantha Oosthuizen: “the most fun you can have with your clothes on.”

Another major success from Leverage Corporation, this is a must-do race for every mountain biker at least once in their lives.

Nico Bezuidenhout finding inspiration for the

race from his daughter Caylie.

Roehann Niemand, riding the last 4km

single track to the finish line.

Morne van Rensburg in front of the tents

where the stage riders slept every night.

The marquee tent where all the meals were served including the mouthwatering sunday buffet.

Please hurry up with that photo, I have to go and register, says 20 month old Steph Niemand.

Kobus du Raan & Dutoit Wilken, getting ready in the bike park, at the start of the final day.

Magalies Adventure - stage

Magalies Mini Adventure

Men Team - Senior

time

Women Team - Senior

Chris Wolhuter & Sean Williams

7:11:44

1st

8:53:02

Paula Hardy & Samantha Oosthuizen

Charl van Zyl & Bradley Mitchell

7:20:46

2nd

12:35:06

Gerda Regenass & Annarine Bekker

Andrew Broom & Grant Walliser

7:47:02

3rd

Men Team - Veteran

Women Team - Veteran

Brad Napier & Rory Munton

8:06:44

1st

9:29:36

Joke Hoffman & Kirsten Searle

Mix Team - Senior

Craig Wapnick & Kelly Pennington

9:58:10

1st

Mix Team - Veteran

Deborah Garvey & Collin Garvey

11:47:02

1st

Men Solo - Senior

Women Solo - Senior

Roelof le Roux

11:21:30

1st

12:47:49

Isabel Prins

Men Solo - Veteran

Olivier Burnett

8:34:27

1st

Men - Open

time

Women - Open

Dalmyne Kotze

1:59:58

1st

2:40:13

Karien Didericks

Stephan Corthing

2:02:00

2nd

2:55:53

Barbara Mulcahy

Nardo Bornman

2:09:00

3rd

3:10:42

Belinda Berry

Overall winners of the 3 day stage race,

Chris Wolhuter & Sean Williams.

The Kargo waterpoint - 5km from the finish.

Race organiser, Rob Jackson from Leverage Corporation with Louise Carver - entertaining the crowd with her beautiful music.

Petrushka Constancon & Nataly Barbosa - 2nd veteran women team.

The gorgeous girls from the Honda waterpoint, 14km into the race,

Romandi, Anja, Liezl & Viné.



MTB route designer & Van Gaalen owner, Eric Schipper.	Annarine Bekker & Gerda Regenass at the 1st waterpoint.	Dale Clark, at a technical section next to the river.	Colin Hastie leading a couple of riders half way through the race.



Race MC, Troy Barwell with race commissaire, Richard Durrant, at the start.	Michelle, supporting her husband, Stephan Corthing (2nd in the day race), at the start.	Dante Lupini, being helped at registration by Michelle Rebello & Caslyn Venter.