Mountain bikers were treated to amazing weather, superb mountain bike trails and magnificent views at the 3rd annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge at Boschendal Wine Estate on Sunday, 17 September 2017.
With three events to choose from (a +-60km/Marathon; a +- 28km/Half Marathon and a 15km Fun Race), plenty of mountain biking challenges, heaps of family fun and a scenic day out of the city, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge catered for all levels of mountain bikers.
BCX riders HB Kruger and Waylon Woolcock took the 60km/Marathon in their stride crossing the finish line in a comfortable first and second place position respectively in 02 hours 51 minutes.
“The Fedhealth MTB Challenge is on our doorstep and is organised by a local event organiser that always puts on a good show. Entering was a no brainer,” says Woolcock. “HB and I didn’t have any real strategy beforehand. We wanted to use the event as training for the remainder of the season. Boschendal Wine Estate is such an awesome venue. The route was tough, which is typical of the Banhoek Valley. We really enjoyed the race.”
Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
HB Kruger made his Fedhealth MTB Challenge debut on the day. “The event was awesome. I train a lot in this area and was really looking forward to the race. The single track was absolutely amazing. It was special to be able to ride with Waylon all the way, this being a one day event. I’m actually a Fedhealth member. It’s awesome to see Fedhealth giving back to the sport that I love so much.” Jurgens Uys claimed the final spot on the podium in the 60km/Marathon.
Katie Lennard obliterated the field in the women’s 60km/Marathon crossing the finish line first in 03 hours 24 minutes 55 seconds. “It was just an awesome day on route, perfect weather and cool trails,” says Lennard. “I love racing at Boschendal Wine Estate. The idea is always to win. I went out steady and then cranked up the pace. I love the new venue. It was definitely a great move. Although the route was tough, the amazing single track distracted me from the pain.” Louise Ferreira came in second, while Courteney Webb finished third.
Photo: Tobias Ginsberg
Jamie Penfold was the rider to beat in the men’s +- 28km/Half Marathon with a winning time of 01 hour 18 minutes 05 seconds. Daniel Van Der Walt came in second, while Sven Swart finished third.
Stefke Tolmay was the first woman home in the +- 28km/Half Marathon, her winning time was 01 hour 38 minutes 42 seconds. Michaela Beaton came in second, while Nienke Mostert finished third.
Hendre De Villiers’ finish time of 36 minutes 33 seconds secured him the top spot on the podium in the men’s 15km Fun Race. Philip George Van Schalkwyk came in second, while Alec Coleske finished third.
Olivia Penfold completed the 15km Fun Race in 38 minutes 06 seconds. Kayleigh Scholtz came in second, while Amelie Owens finished third.
Says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer: “Our third event and first Fedhealth MTB Challenge at Boschendal Wine Estate has been a huge success, with our participants really shaking it up on the new trails. Thank you for all the riders who joined us – we trust you smashed your personal bests and that you got to relax with your families as well. Being active and healthy is really important to the Fedhealth family, which is why we look forward to hosting many more of these events in future. See you next year!”
The 2017 Fedhealth MTB Challenge is sanctioned by Cycling SA.
RESULTS: 2017 Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Date: Sunday, 17 September 2017
Venue: Boschendal Wine Estate
+- 60km / Marathon
Men
1 HB Kruger 02:51:00, 2 Waylon Woolcock 02:51:00, 3 Jurgens Uys 02:54:40, 4 Dominic Calitz 02:54:41, 5 Tristan De Lange 02:56:49, 6 Trevor McCarthy 02:58:28, 7 Charl-Pierre Esterhuyse 03:01:40, 8 Craig Uria 03:03:17, 9 Matthew Keyser 03:04:19, 10 Stephan Esterhuyse 03:05:32
Women
1 Katie Lennard 03:24:55, 2 Louise Ferreira 03:39:39, 3 Courteney Webb 03:39:41, 4 Tanja Oosthuyse 03:44:00, 5 Anja Van Zyl 03:47:50, 6 Marleen Lourens 03:50:16, 7 Jane Seggie 03:50:33, 8 Shereen Horsford 03:51:56, 9 Candice Lundin 03:52:47, 10 Anneke Hanekom 03:52:49
+- 28km / Half Marathon
Men
1 Jamie Penfold 01:18:05, 2 Daniel Van Der Walt 01:18:06, 3 Sven Swart 01:19:58, 4 Luke Moir 01:20:56, 5 Rudi Koen 01:23:13, 6 Joshua Burger 01:24:49, 7 Daniel Moolman 01:25:17, 8 Johan Hendrik Kruger 01:26:07, 9 Justin Chesterton 01:27:23, 10 WG Van Der Walt 01:29:23
Women
1 Stefke Tolmay 01:38:42, 2 Michaela Beaton 01:45:46, 3 Nienke Mostert 01:49:40, 4 Andrea Chofman 01:53:29, 5 Michael Reuvens 01:56:29, 6 Kayleigh Stevenson 01:56:30, 7 Nita Van Rensburg 01:56:35, 8 Nophiwo Hala 01:57:34, 9 Arelene Mulder 01:58:10, 10 Jacqui Jackson 01:59:37
15km / Fun Race
Men
1 Hendre De Villiers 00:36:33, 2 Philip George Van Schalkwyk 00:36:00, 3 Alec Coleske 00:36:33, 4 Helgardt NortjT 00:36:34, 5 Jeandre Ungerer 00:36:35, 6 Luke Kavanage 00:36:36, 7 Peter Lukoff 00:38:04, 8 Luc Mouton 00:38:05, 9 Henry Owens 00:39:09, 10 Robert Phillip Nieuwenhuizen 00:39:15
Women
1 Olivia Penfold 00:38:06, 2 Kayleigh Scholtz 00:40:56, 3 Amelie Owens 00:42:03, 4 Samantha Visser 00:44:06, 5 Megan Scholtz 00:44:48, 6 Christine Van Der Walt 00:44:51, 7 Dawn Swart 00:44:54, 8 Chloe Chesterton 00:46:11, 9 Edna Ytier 00:46:18, 10 Ilanca Jordaan 00:47:40
Source: Newsport Media
