From the Insect Science team, Arno du Toit and Keagan Bontekoning took first place, and local Insect Science riders, Herman Fourie and Alan Gordon secured third place in the race with Matthew Keyser and Gert Heyns in second place. Junior riders, Gordon Noel and Henro van der Walt, also from team Insect Science, took first place in the trail distance.

Corruseal’s Jacques du Preez and Nicky Willemse took second place overall in the trail distance.
“The local cycling community came out in full force to participate in the event, infusing it with the unique spirit of Limpopo. On Sunday, even cyclists who couldn’t join for the entire event were able to ride in what was dubbed the Magoeba Magic,” explains Jen Noné, one of the organisers.

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Race director, Marc Noné, expressed his astonishment at the overwhelming support for the event, with participants travelling from as far as Washington DC. He excitedly mentioned plans to continue the Magoeba Trek in the future, urging everyone to stay tuned for updates. The organisers thanked sponsors, Insect Science, ZZ2, Trophy Toyota, Miami Canners, Corruseal, and Talisman for their support.

They also thanked Allegraine Dairy, N&S, Pam Golding Tzaneen, Letaba Wireless, Property Boutique Polokwane, and Zwakala for their waterpoints as well as Limpopo Cycling, the Limpopo Physiotherapy Society and Cycleway Polokwane for their support.