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VORI-BERG MTB SERIES # 11 WILDEBEESTHOEK . GAUTENG SAT 05.11.2011 |
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The overall winner of the 60km race, Andrew Grobler (Adidas), race number 6020, at the start of the race. |
Raymond Symington, Johan Strydom & Johannes Kohn, doing their bit for Movember! |
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RACE REPORT
written by Andrew Grobler (Adidas)
Another warm and sunny Saturday morning greeted the riders for the 11th race of the Vori Berg MTB series.
With the Nissan Trailseeker at Van Gaalen, and the Kargo 10hr MTB challenge at Kloofzicht Lodge on at the same time, this sure was going to impact the numbers but needless to say there was still a good few excited Mountain Bikers who had pitched up to tackle this exciting course.
Known for its awesome single track section and exhilarating down hills, this race is a perfect test for any MTB rider. Riders took part in both the 60km marathon, 30km half marathon and the 15km fun ride.
Fun was had by all who attended this great event. The smiles on people’s faces as they crossed the line showed just what a great route Clive and his team have put together.
There was a great post-race atmosphere with families enjoying the festivities. Big thanks must go out to Clive Hardy and his team for a great event.
Be sure to catch the last race of the 2011 series in December.
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Kyla Aldum with her race medal, finishing her 15km race in 1:58:42, well done! |
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The best way to spend your Saturday morning, riding some mtb in scenic surroundings. |
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| Racing to the finish line! |
Keagan Dellerba & Wilma Pienaar (winner of the 30km women's race), getting ready before the start. |
Crossing the tar road, with the necessary traffic control. |
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Click here to view full race results |
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| 60km Men - Overall |
time | time | 60km Women - Overall | |||||||||||
| Andrew Grobler (Adidas) |
2:29:48 | 1st | 3:07:33 |
Yvonne Prinsloo |
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| Wyatt du Plessis |
2:43:58 | 2nd | 4:28:40 |
Maryke Hudson |
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| Johann Naude |
2:47:10 | 3rd | 4:36:01 | Sylvia du Raan |
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| 30km Men - Open |
30km Women - Open | |||||||||||||
| Pablo Morales |
1:25:46 | 1st | 1:41:00 | Wilma Pienaar |
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| Johan Pienaar |
1:33:09 | 2nd | 2:06:07 | Marolien Kleynhans |
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| David Brewer |
1:33:21 | 3rd | 2:19:26 | Donita Harris |
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| 30km Men - Junior | 30km Women - Junior | |||||||||||||
| Ian Pienaar |
1:25:39 | 1st | 2:22:50 | Jeanri Louw |
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| Vincent Leygonie |
1:27:05 | 2nd | 2:43:11 | Tanya Ludik |
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| Wade Prinsloo |
1:35:45 | 3rd | ||||||||||||
| 15km Men - Overall | 15km Women - Overall | |||||||||||||
| Izak Myburgh |
0:40:07 | 1st | 0:46:59 | Ranya van Deventer |
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| Pat Cassarkis |
0:44:12 | 2nd | 0:53:04 | Pierette Groenewald |
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| Carlos de Melo |
0:46:17 | 3rd | 0:57:27 | Sue Groenewald |
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Pablo Morales, overall winner of the 30km race.
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For any queries regarding results, please contact race organiser Clive Hardy: clivedhardy@gmail.com
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| Wyatt du Plessis, 2nd overall in the 60km race. |
Podium finishers, Junior Men 30km: Vincent Leygonie (2nd), Ian Pienaar (1st) & Wade Prinsloo (3rd), together with race organisers Clive Hardy (left) & Jan Lemmer (right). |
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Leon & Wade Prinsloo (riding for team Trinity Cycles Office National).
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Vincent Leygonie (2nd Junior Men 30km), riding with ease through a muddy section of the route. |
Louis Botha, still smiling, even after taking some technical punishment! |
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| Ian Hoole & Burnett. | Louis Labuschagne. |
Speed! |
Some quick pre-race repairs by Elmer Botha! |
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| James Louw & sister Lynn havin some fun in the water! |
The best sport . . . mountain biking! |