Cyclists enjoy the Wally Kohler Enduro Cycle Rally

Teams of between four and six riders competed to see how many laps of a set course could be completed within a three-hour time limit. Each team was given a numbered wristband which had to be passed over to the next rider in the pit area. A number of obstacles, ramps and a tricky mud section were also set up on the course to make the task more challenging.

Event organiser Thomas Helmrich said, “It was pleasing to see an increased number of teams entering this year’s event, and the number of parents and supporters who attended to cheer on their teams.”

In the Cub section of the competition, the Sandton district was well represented, with 1st Bryanston placing first and third.

Spokesperson for 1st Bryanston Scouts, Gary Pienaar said, “The Sandton District’s newest Cub Pack, 1st Fourways finished in joint second place with 1st White Horse on 57 completed laps. In total, all of the 21 participating Cub teams completed 993 laps, covering a combined distance of 519km.”

The Scout section of the rally was divided into junior and senior age groups. The junior race was won by 1st Rosebank Scout Troop with 72 completed laps, followed by 1st Bushhill on 71 laps, and 1st Bryanston on 64 laps.

In the senior age group, 1st Blairgowrie completed 79 laps and covered a distance of 54.4kms to secure a win. Second place went to 1st Bryanston on 74 laps followed by 1st Craighall on 70 laps.

Pienaar added, “The adult leader and parents section was also keenly contested, with the Flying 40s team from 1st Bryanston being the eventual winners on 90 completed laps. A combined total of 1 244km was covered by the participating Scout and adult teams.”