New Big Five MTB track gets thumbs up

THE second leg of the Bell Big 5 MTB Series, the Steel Plate Solutions Leopard Chase on Sunday, saw a much lower number of riders completing the race compared to previous years.

A total of 131 riders completed the 50km route, while the 25km race saw 188 riders cross the finish line.

Three youngsters took the top three places in the 25km race. Matthew Opperman (youth) finished in 1:13:43, while Frances Janse van Rensburg (youth) and Chloe Bateson (sub-junior) finished second and third in times of 1:13:44 and 1:13:44 respectively.

In the 50km women’s race, Desiree Verwey, who finished first, and Hayley Smith (second) swapped places after Smith on in Mtunzini a month ago.

The Bell Big 5 Series action continues in two weeks’ time with the Buildit Kwambo Lion on Sunday, 16 July.

Male 50km

Overall – 1 Andrew Hill (2:04:17), 2 Christian van Dyk (2:10:59), 3 Jedson Tooms (2:14:43).

Youth – 1 Jordan Collocott (3:41:41)

Senior – 1 Christian van Dyk (2:10:59), 2 Jedson Tooms (2:14:43), 3 Nicolas Westman (2:20:12),

Sub-veteran – 1 Andrew Hill (2:04:17), 2 Pieter Lamont (2:26:31), 3 Kehla Mabaso (2:26:40).

Veteran – 1 Gideon Bruckner (2:17:36), 2 Dirk Barnard (2:23:21), 3 Peter Moss (2:29:02).

Master – 1 John Campbell (2:26:44), 2 Riaan Swanepoel (2:28:44), 3 Tony Stark (2:39:47).

Grand Master – 1 Quentin Beningfield (2:50:24), 2 Sigurd Rudner (2:53:36), 3 Hannes Nienaber (3:04:21).

Female 50km

Overall – 1 Desiree Verwey (2:26:47), 2 Hayley Smith (2:26:54), 3 Sandra Haywood (2:37:32).

Youth – 1 Taylor Munro (3:56:59), 2 Courtney Munro (4:36:07).

Senior – 1 Hayley Smith (2:26:54), 2 Megan Harrison (2:59:46), 3 Jill Lynch (3:09:28).

Sub-veteran – 1 Desiree Verwey (2:26:47), 2 Victoria Erasmus (3:22:11), 3 Christa du Toit (3:44:55).

Veteran – 1 Sandra Haywood (2:37:32), 2 Tracy Ibbetson (2:48:39), 3 Lize Swanepoel (3:01:51).

Master – 1 Karen Dalton (3:22:37), 2 Louise Calitz (3:35:09), 3 Renee Dinkelmann (3:39:24).

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Male 25km

Overall – 1 Matthew Opperman (1:13:43), 2 Mthokozisi Fakude (1:14:05), 3 Halalisani Ndebele (1:14:08).

Sprog (1-12) – 1 Kyle Hulley (1:56:25), 2 Ruben Elliott (1:59:44), 3 Adam Cahill (2:54:28).
Youth – 1 Matthew Opperman (1:13:43), 2 Thembinkosi Dlamini (1:15:34), 3 Philangenkosi Gumbi (1:24:58).

Sub-junior – 1 Brett Drummond (1:39:46), 2 Philip Goosen (1:50:50), 3 Adam Brading (1:52:02).

Junior – 1 Halalisani Ndebele (1:14:08), 2 Thimothi Gumede (1:19:16), 3 Minenhle Dlamini (1:24:40).

Senior – 1 Abela Gumede (1:15:39), 2 Zethembe Jobe (1:19:22), 3 Adon Sinclair (1:22:42).

Sub-veteran – 1 Mthokozisi Fakude (1:14:05), 2 Mbongi Ndlovu (1:15:33), 3 Clinton Bullard (1:19:02).

Veteran – 1 Phumlani Tembe (1:17:28), 2 Werner Pienaar (1:17:31), 3 Coenraad Holl (1:19:05).

Master – 1 Ronald Ackerman (1:16:06), 2 James Behrmann (1:24:04), 3 Stephanus Lukas van Wyk (1:24:51).

Grand Master – 1 Cliff Pretorius (1:22:37), 2 Quinton Gower (1:24:38), 3 Norman Lundt (1:30:48).

Female 25km

Overall – 1 Frances Janse van Rensburg (1:13:44), 2 Chloe Bateson (1:13:44), 3 Leoti Morkel (1:31:51).

Youth – 1 Frances Janse van Rensburg (1:13:44), 2 Thulelani Fakude (3:42:45).

Sub-junior – 1 Chloe Bateson (1:13:44), 2 Anne Janse van Rensburg (1:48:41), 3 Grace Engelbrecht (1:48:46).

Junior – 1 Nokwanda Ndabeni (2:28:46).

Senior – 1 Cindy Potgieter (1:48:17), 2 Kate Church (1:50:21), 3 Colleen Rouillon (1:52:34).

Sub-veteran – 1 Jo-Anne Rogers-White (1:35:12), 2 Ghislaine Mostert (1:35:51), 3 Mare Pieterse de Jager (1:38:35).

Veteran – 1 Leoti Morkel (1:31:51), 2 René de Waal (1:42:35), 3 Carina Meyer (1:43:17).

Masters – 1 Cheryl Flowers (1:42:37), 2 Patricia Versfeld (1:44:59), 3 Jackie Cunniffe (1:45:35).

Grand Master – 1 Kim Perry (1:57:01), 2 Allison Gans (2:02:38), 3 Sophia Howcroft (2:03:27).

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