Cycling team prove their mettle once again in Alzu

For two consecutive years the cycling team of Hoërskool Lydenburg proved yet again what an incredible force they are by winning a floating trophy for the best overall results based on the 15km and 30km results during the Alzu Tour de Farm race last weekend.

According to Sheena Clark, a parent, the terrain was very different than that which the riders usually practice on. “With a warm 29°C, a strong headwind and dusty conditions, the 24 high school riders tackled the flat track with enthusiasm, resulting in hard pedalling most of the time and an average speed of 30km/hour for the front riders.” With great support from parents as well as their coaches, Ms Ronel du Toit and Mr Gerrit-Jan Dorfling, who also participated, none of the 750 competitors managed to stand in the way of the team. It was not only the high school who brought good news home, but Reinhardt Viljoen of Laerskool Lydenburg also managed to log in a second position in the 15km race, while Constant Furstenburg received gold. In the same distance

Julius Ackerman crossed the line in fourth position while Jessica Schulz was the second girl in. Dorfling got the best overall senior men award in the 30km category while four high school riders were in the top 12. “The high school’s MTB team has definitely developed their skills and stamina the last year under the guidance of Dorfling and Du Toit and exposing the team to a variety of events, they have ensured they are a well-rounded team”, Clark said.

Photos: Johann Gresse