Update, 8.54am
How current SA Champion @CarlaOberholzer of @DemaconLadies took #CC2018 #CCwoman line honours just a few moments ago… Congrats! pic.twitter.com/EE3o5cMavc
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
And this is how #CC2018 #CCWoman elites race played itself out at the end. Current SA Champion @CarlaOberholzer of @DemaconLadies crossing the line first… Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/OaGDtUbOvt
— If you love Joburg, 947 loves you❤️ (@947) November 18, 2018
Carla Oberholzer Wins the 2018 Ladies Telkom 947 CC!! #CCWoman #CC2018
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
Carla Oberholzer was the first woman to finish, Theresa Ralph overtaken and dropped to fourth before the end. @Fourways_Review #CC2018 @947Cycle
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 18, 2018
More top riders finish as the first women riders cross the line at the same time @Fourways_Review @947Cycle #CC2018 pic.twitter.com/a7DEU5Sild
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 18, 2018
Update, 8.30am
Spectators are eagerly waiting for the first woman to cross the finish line …
https://twitter.com/WadeWillingale/status/1064047189394112513
Time gap to Ralph and @Anriettes is 10sec at the moment in the ladies race. Leaders are still Carla Oberholzer and Jo van der Winkel #CCWoman #CC2018
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
Teresa Ralph has been caught #CCWoman #CC2018
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
https://twitter.com/947Cycle/status/1064043738157277184
Every now and then a #947CycleChallenge rider will shout "good morning!" to the spectators gathered outside Chartwell North Est – they'll get a cheer and clapping in response @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/1M8I4ApQDx
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
A drone can be seen flying over Cedar Road, probably taking photos of the #947CycleChallenge. A helicopter is also in the area @Fourways_Review a pic.twitter.com/NcIlDzx9HS
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
The top three men were Brandon Downes (first), Steven van Heerden (second) and Dylan Girdleston (third). Their official times have not been released yet @Fourways_Review @947Cycle #CC2018
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 18, 2018
There will be a ceremony for the top three men and women at 10.30am, prizegiving for all age group winners at 12pm and a traditional big escort for final finisher around 4pm @Fourways_Review @947Cycle #CC2018
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 18, 2018
The Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge has helped raise R75 million in the last six years for Ride for a Purpose, which supports hundreds of registered charities @Fourways_Review @947Cycle #CC2018
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 18, 2018
Update, 8am:
The leading lady Teresa Ralph has now turned off the M1 and is heading towards Kyalami. Timegap remains at 45 seconds. 62km done. #CCWoman #CC2018
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
The gap is holding for Teresa Ralph at 45 seconds to the chasers. 59km done. #CCWoman #CC2018
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
The Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge is reversing the route for the first time this year. The total climbing/ elevation gain drops from 1 530m in previous years to 1 480m @Fourways_Review @947Cycle #CC2018
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 18, 2018
Earlier, 7:50am
.@BrandonDownes08 takes the 2018 @947Cycle win with team mate @stevenvheerden in 2nd pic.twitter.com/CrlgyWenht
— DSV SHIFT Academy (@DSVProCycling) November 18, 2018
Brandon Downes of BCX is the first man to finish at the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge. A host of elite cyclists follow quickly after. We are waiting now for the first woman @Fourways_Review @947Cycle #CC2018
— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 18, 2018
Some serious speed on the downhills at @Steyn_City @947Cycle @chrisfroome what do you think??#CC2018 pic.twitter.com/lHvaOJk1R2
— Tammy Menton (@TammyMenton1) November 18, 2018
Update, 7.40am
The men’s group will be crossing the finish line soon.
The #CC2018 finish line beckons – #CCmens are expected over the line any moment! pic.twitter.com/rY1QaFVjch
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
Anxiously waiting for the Elite Men to cross the Finish @947Cycle pic.twitter.com/cr6SRQB3ZG
— DSV SHIFT Academy (@DSVProCycling) November 18, 2018
Meanwhile, on Cedar Road …
A #947cyclechallenge cyclist have just had an accident further up Cedar road – fortunately she doesn't seem badly hurt and is being helped by bystanders @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/HODX3H7XP8
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
#947cyclechallenge participants are traveling down Cedar pretty continuously now, although this stretch of road will be closed to motorists until 11am for all cyclists to pass @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/ukFWuL0e6O
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
Earlier
Riversands Commercial Park is abuzz this morning, 18 November, as about 28 000 cyclists gather to challenge themselves in the 22nd edition of the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge.
The elite group started to push pedals from 5.30am and are en-route.
The Racing elites are off…. #CCMens #CC2018 pic.twitter.com/cifDVRd8HA
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
Just after 6am, the Elite Ladies Race began.
Good morning from the Elite Ladies Race. The ladies has started and on their way through the Neutral Zone into Steyn City.#CCWoman
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
Executive Mayor of the City of Joburg, Herman Mashaba also braved the early start to deliver a message to the cyclists.
The @947BClub opening up proceedings with Mayor @HermanMashaba! Watch the LIVESTREAM now #LoveCycling #CC2018 @947Cycle https://t.co/IvuRX1ZkO3 pic.twitter.com/6dUjxvijUR
— If you love Joburg, 947 loves you❤️ (@947) November 18, 2018
[AT THE START LINE] Good wishes sent to the cyclist by @HermanMashaba – Advising on keeping hydrated and to enjoy the beautiful roads of @CityofJoburgZA #CC2018 pic.twitter.com/t3u8i1AYHE
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
[ICYMI] The Mayor's message ahead of starting the #CCC2018 Elite Men's category pic.twitter.com/xOioHWuK8V
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
We are also here @947Cycle with Executive Mayor @HermanMashaba to cheer the riders and wish them well #CC2018 pic.twitter.com/wMVSETQm6H
— Nonhlanhla Sifumba 🌞 🌞 (@NonnysZA) November 18, 2018
The route is a reversal of last year’s one and there are a number of roads that will be closed around Joburg. For the full details, click here
The cycle challenge organisers had this traffic alert for cyclists trying to get to the venue:
[TRAFFIC UPDATE] All cyclists heading to the venue, rather use Main Road, and turn left into Zinnia to get to the venue. Avoid William Nicol – traffic is flowing but we recommend you use Main Road. #CC2018 #CCTraffic @EWNTraffic pic.twitter.com/NTvjn5NagZ
— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 18, 2018
The #947cyclechallenge began about 30 min ago and cyclists have been traveling west up Cedar Road in waves @Fourways_Review
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
A representative from Border Collie Rescue is camped out on Cedar Road, raising awareness for their org and supporting their riders in the #947cyclechallenge @Fourways_Review
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
Although there aren't loads of members of the public out, there are about half a dozen outside the Chartwell North Estate #947cyclechallenge @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/uIM676w2fK
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
Life doesn't stop just becaus of the #947cyclechallenge – there are still dozens of pedestrians working to work and church this morning @Fourways_Review
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
#BorderCollieRescue will stay in the minds of #947cyclechallenge riders – volunteers are waving cardboard cutouts to those cycling past @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/SDYDZxB2ff
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
The first casualty that the @Fourways_Review has seen on Cedar road today – one #947cyclechallenge rider has had to stop and deal with a flat tire on the route pic.twitter.com/2q95rOIhmV
— Robyn Kirk (@RobyKirk) November 18, 2018
