Beaulieu and Kyalami community put pedal to the metal in cycling and trail running race
With the last race held in 2019, learners and parents of the Kyalami Schools Group were eager to dust off their mountain bikes and running shoes for the Beaulieu Challenge.
Young participants at the Beaulieu Challenge with their medals are all smiles after their race. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Over 600 mountain bike riders and trail runners took to the newly built courses at Asidlale Adventure Park with the Like 2 Bike organisation in Kyalami on October 16.
For the 11th year, the Beaulieu Challenge was hosted by schools part of the Kyalami Schools Group. The challenge had mountain bike trails of 5km, 10km, 25km and 45km races. Participants and community members could also take part in the running trail races of either 5km or 10km. The Fourways Review journalist Khomotso Makgabutlane headed to the course to capture the morning’s cycling and running at the course in Kyalami. The challenge was hosted for the first time in two years since Covid-19 restrictions prevented the event from taking place.
Alexis Mowatt completes the 5km trail run at Beaulieu Challenge event. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
A mountain bike participant crosses the finish line at the Beaulieu Challenge in Kyalami. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Cyclists in the Beaulieu Challenge cross the finish line at the Asidlale Adventure Park trail. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
One participant gives a thumbs up after her race in the Beaulieu Challenge at Asidlale Adventure Park. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Chairman of the Beaulieu Parent Teacher Forum, Marc Tooth with Like 2 Bike members Michelle Burge and Kirsty Searle. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
The Moumakoe family of Tshepo, Kaone and Sophy at the Beaulieu Challenge trail race. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Young participants at the Beaulieu Challenge with their medals are all smiles after their race. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Lawrence Bartlett with his medal after the 25km mountain bike trail race at the Beaulieu Challenge. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Ava Hufkie and Danica Marks with their medals after completing the 10km and 5km mountain bike race in Kyalami. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Bruno Mungofa, Dyon Mhlanga and Thato Mokoena rest after a strenuous mountain bike race. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Alexis Mowatt completes the 5km trail run at Beaulieu Challenge event. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Cyclists in the Beaulieu Challenge cross the finish line at the Asidlale Adventure Park trail. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
A cyclist finishes the race at the Asidlale Adventure Park for the Beaulieu Challenge. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Coco Da Gama Teixiera and Tarryn Phillips are all smiles after their 5km trail run. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
Runners get closer to the finish line in the 5km trail run for the Beaulieu Challenge. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane
