Amazing cycle race draws champions
There were nearly 10 000 cyclists taking part in this year's gruelling Tsogo Sun Amashova race.
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ALL eyes were on the 31st edition of the Tsogo Sun Amashova at the weekend as more than 9 000 cyclists geared up for the annual event.
This year’s 35km, 65km and even the gruelling 106km displayed moments of true Tsogo Sun Amashova spirit.
With the likes of Grant Oosthuyzen being the first person in a wheelchair to finish the 35km race, a staggering amount of people completing the 65km route wearing CHOC cow outfits despite the hot weather, and the first tandem to cross the line carrying three generations on one bicycle for the 106km.
Nolan Hoffman won his sixth Tsogo Sun Amashova Race to match cycling legend, Malcolm Lange’s current record of most wins.
The women’s elite challenge batch was also something for crowds to cheer about with Carla Oberholzer claimed this year’s title three minutes ahead of the rest of the group.
Director of operations for Tsogo Sun KZN, Mike Jackson, said, “The spirit of Amashova was alive and well this year. Well done to all the cyclists who took part in this ever-growing race, and to the organisers for another spectacular year.”
Amashova race director, Annie Batchelder, added, “It’s been another successful ride for the contestants who pedalled down the road of champions. As much as this race attracts the attention of the competitive cycling scene, it is also rewarding to see how many social cyclists enjoy this race and the number of people riding for a cause. The event really does bring the entire city and all its citizens together.”
Men’s overall:
1. Nolan Hoffman – 2hrs 20min 8 sec
2. Clint Hendrick – 2hrs 20min 8 sec
3. Ryan Harris – 2hrs 20min 8 sec
Men’s elite:
1. Nolan Hoffman
2. Clint Hendrick
3. Ryan Harris
Men U23:
1. Ryan Harris
2. Gustav Basson
3. Iandrich
Junior men:
1. Richardo Broxham
2. Marc Ritzen
3. Ryan Terry
Boys junior U16:
1. Alvin Bronkhorst
2. Tiano Da Silva
3. Jacobs De Klerk
Vets Men 60+:
1. Bobby Nefdt
2. Rudolf Johannes
3. David Marshall
Women overall:
1. Carla Oberholzer – 2hrs 54min 47 sec
2. Kimberley Le Court De Billot – 2hrs 57min 57 sec
3. Heidi Dalton – 2hrs 57min 58 sec
Women elite:
1. Carla Oberholzer
2. Kimberley Le Court De Billot
3. Heidi Dalton
Girls junior:
1. Elne Owen
2. Zayd Hailu
3. N Azulde Britz
Tandem overall:
1. Bryan Cusack and Brennan Anderson.
2. Samuel de Swart and Craig Kalamer.
3. Fanus Alberts and Stephan Lottering.
Tandem mixed:
1. Ansa and Conray Ras
2. Glen Goddard and Paula Noah
3. Stephen and Debbie Carse