A race and bike trail around Riversands Farm

Mountain bike racing and trail running were the order of the day as parents and their children of various schools participated in the Beaulieu Challenge at Riversands Farm Village Market.

“The annual Beaulieu Challenge is a much-anticipated event on the school’s and the community’s calendar,” said event organiser Kirsty Searle.

“It’s a fundraiser for the school [Beaulieu] and its chosen beneficiaries. A big part of the event is uniting and expanding the community interest in outdoor activities and healthy living, whilst bringing together families for a fun-filled day.”

She added that they were extremely happy with the turnout of more than 1 000 participants and thanked the community for coming out to support the event. “Next year will be the 10th Beaulieu challenge, so be prepared for loads more excitement.”

Braving the cold winter morning, bikers rode in either a 45km, 18km, 5km or 2km challenge.

Runners participated in a 12km or 8km trail.

Winners of the 45km MTB in the men’s section were:

• 1st place, Sean Henderson
• 2nd, Liam Edwards
• 3rd, Martin and Shaun Kepler.

Women’s section:

• 1st place, Jillian Jacobs
• 2nd, Elmarie Meyer
• 3rd, Tracy Watson.

In the 18km MTB men’s section:

• 1st place, Stephan van der Walt
• 2nd, Jarryd Horn
• 3rd, Thulare Mabula

Women’s section:

• 1st place, Keira Reynolds
• 2nd, Lisa Noffke
• 3rd, Sanelle Rabie.

In the 12km trail run men’s section:

• 1st place, Dino Schnyder
• 2nd, Morare Mabotja
• 3rd, Sam Schnyder.

Women’s section:

• 1st place, Nicolene Hanekon
• 2nd, Melissa Johnson
• 3rd, Michelle Rothero.

The overall schools’ challenge which was calculated by taking the top five places in each age category for each distance, was won by Beaulieu Preparatory, with Reddam House Waterfall in second place and St Peter’s Preparatory in third place.

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