Hoffman wins Wilro Cycle Challenge

The 17th edition of the Wilro Lions Cycle Challenge took place this weekend at the Talrton International Raceway.

It was the seventh consecutive year the venue was chosen for the event.

Organisors and entrants kept an eye on weather forecasts on race day as rain fell on the venue the night before.

However, the rain stopped in the early hours of the morning, ensuring dry roads.

The results for the 17th Edition of the Wilro Lions Cycle Challenge:

In the Elite Men’s 114 km event, last year’s runner up Nolan Hoffman was crowned the winner of this year’s event with a 2.44.26.

Clint Hendriks and Ryan Gibbons followed in second and third place respectively.

Fourth and fifth place went to Bradley Potgieter and Luthando Kaka.

In the Elite Women’s section, Juanita Venter was victorious with a 3.20.43.

Desray Sebregts and Michelle Benson crossed the finish line in second and third place respectively.

Junior Men:

1. Dylan le Roux, 3:00:38

2. Samuel Lubbe

3. Romaan Theba

Veterans 30-39:

1. Gerhard Fouche, 2:49:39

2. Samuel de Swardt

3. Nick Porteous

Veterans 40-49:

1. Graham Parker, 3:02:00

2. Lionel Scholtz

3. Gareth Rees

Veterans 50+:

1. Jackie van Eeden, 2:59:54

2. Dirk Nel

3. Gary Beneke

Tandems:

Mens

1. Stefan Booyens and Hansie Joubert, 2:57:34

Mixed.

1. Johannes and Andalene Louw, 3:18:39

Results for the 41km event.

U/16 Boys:

1. Jason Oosthuizen, 1:06:43

2. Joshua Lubbe

3. Keagan Bontekoning

U/16 Girls:

1. Azulde Britz, 1:19:54

U/14 Boys:

1. Maurice Ernst, 1:27:02