Cyclists in the province braved the cold weather experienced in the province on Saturday to compete in the 2019 Lentetrap hosted by Polokwane Pedallers Cycling Club (PPCC) at the Polokwane Game Reserve.
The first man home in the 72 km was Heino Malan who finished in a time of 2:48.16 while Chantel Els triumphed in the women’s category with a time of 3:21.35. The 36 km half marathon for men was won by Bjorn Nel in a time of 1:25.05. Karishma Landman beat her female opponents in the same race as she crossed the finish line in a time of 1:40.55. Charlden Nel made male participants in the 16 km fun ride eat his dust as he finished first in a time of 40:41 while Annelize Nel emerged victorious in the women’s division with a time of 50:15.
A total of 278 riders participated in the marathon in categories that included elite, sub-vet, vets, master and grand master. The 36 km half marathon catered for junior, youth and sub-junior divisions while the 16 km fun ride accommodated cyclists competing in sub-junior, sprogs and nippers age groups. See full results on www.rorevents.co.za.
Story and photos: ENDY SENYATSI
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