Edwards wins chilly Fountains Cycle Race

The cold and windy conditions on the morning of Saturday, August 31, did not deter a large number of cyclists from taking on the 2013 Fountains Cycle Race.

Cyclists get going at the 2013 Fountains Cycle Race hosted by the Gereformeerde Kerk Benoni in Miles Sharp Street, Rynfield.

The race, which is in its 14th year, is presented by the Gereformeerde Kerk Benoni and attracted a large number of cyclists who were keen to take on the 60km and 105km challenge.

There was also a 25km and 40km mountain bike race.

Dean Edwards of Cycle Lab Super Cycling Club claimed first place in the men’s 105km and completed the race in a time of 2:39:30.

Lynette Burger, also of Cycle Lab Super Cycling Club, claimed first place in the women’s 105km race.

The results from the race are:

Men’s 105km: 1 Dean Edwards, Cycle Lab Super Cycling Club, 2:39:30, 2 Myles Van Musschenbroek, Cycle Lab Super Cycling Club, 2:39:30. 3 Ian Pienaar, Team Computer Smith, 2:41:55.

Women’s 105km: 1 Lynette Burger, Cycle Lab Super Cycling Club, 2:57:59, 2 Leandri Du Toit, Everest Wheelers, 2:57:59, 3 Linda Van Den Biggelaar, Team Mecer, 3:04:18.