Xtreme riders bail 35km short of target
The full 340km ride started at the Cadence High Performance Centre in Hillcrest and finished at the Hilltop Resort
A STORM put paid to the riders participating in the fourth uBhejane Xtreme MTB Challenge on Saturday.
The full 340km ride started at the Cadence High Performance Centre in Hillcrest and finished at the Hilltop Resort.
PHOTOS: Larry Bentley
The riders did, however, raise R380 000 towards Project Rhino and their efforts to stop rhino poaching in KZN.
PHOTOS: Larry Bentley
The ride lived up to its ‘extreme’ tag line as riders battled head winds and heat, forcing the riders to bail 35km short of their target after reaching the Centenary Centre in the iMfolozi Game Reserve.
PHOTOS: Larry Bentley
The ‘voice of cycling’ Phil Liggett, who travelled to iMfolozi Game Reserve to lead the final 35km, did not get to ride, but was full of praise for those who had compeleted their respective distances.
Riders participated in the 340km Long Horn, the 240km Short Horn and 100km Baby Horn.
PHOTOS: Larry Bentley
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