The previous events that make up the series are Desert (Port Edward), Beach (Sappi Scottburgh) and Forest (Ingeli). Out of all the events, Lake Eland Classic has to be the toughest. The distance is the usual 45km with 1 100m of climbing, throw in rocky and technical sections and one is bound to be exhausted at the end. The spectacular views and wildlife made up for it though. Wildebeest and giraffes are wonderful spectators.
Father and daughter once again rode like champions and stood proud on the podium in Amanzimtoti Cycle Club kit; Shelley Higgo was the first woman to finish in a time of 2:25:15 while her dad, Carl Frey, was the first grand master to finish in a time of 3:11:21.
A prize-giving was held at the end, with the best of three rides worked out. It takes commitment, dedication and ardour to do well in this series as there is stiff competition.
Amanzimtoti Cycling Club is once again proud of all its members who participated in one, two, three or all four of these events. Shelley Higgo walked away with the overall second prize and Carl Freyer stood tall when he received the grand master age category prize, both noteworthy achievements.
Another family couple who are proving to be hard to beat, are Hendrik and Burger Bester. They rode the Mankele three Towers stage race this past weekend. Stage one was a distance of 65km and they managed to finish eighth overall, first vet team. Stage two was 66km.
Both had a great ride and finished fifth overall, keeping their first vet position. Stage three was a bit shorter at 47km and although they had some navigation issues, they still managed to be the first vets team home, seventh overall.
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