Great turnout at mountain bike race in Ladysmith

The race was separated into 3 categories, the main being 45km

Cyclists on the route.

A mountain bike race was held at Platrand Estate in Ladysmith last Saturday (November 6). The event was hosted for the first time last year as a pilot project. This year was the first formal race.

The turnout for this year’s MTB (mountain bike) event was amazing, as each category received over 70 entries. The race was separated into three categories, the main being 45km, then a 25km and finally a 5km fun ride.

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All the races proceeded without any hiccups. The excitement on the racers’ faces was evident as they shared their experiences after crossing the finish line. All the cyclists who completed the race were awarded gold medals.

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