Big 5 Mountain Bike race a great turnout
With a wonderful turnout, great cycling conditions and a cannon-shot start, a great day out on the tracks awaited the cyclists competing in the second Big 5 Mountain Bike race in Komatipoort.
In total 364 cyclists lined up for the 10km, 25km, 45km and 60km events. All distances took riders on local farm roads through cane fields and citrus orchards and along the fence bordering the Kruger National Park. There were reported sightings of hippo, buffalo, impala, waterbuck and rhino. Many groups of friends and families gathered to enjoy the Lowveld’s splendour.
This year the race coincided with the Komatipoort Prawn Festival. Every participant in the 10km to 60km distances recieved an entrance band to the festival, which was where the raced finished, centre stage. This ensured that supporters were able to enjoy all the festival had to offer, while the cyclists were out having fun.
A 1km fun ride was held for preschoolers half an hour before the 60km riders set off. The only requirement was that they start the race on or in something with wheels. They were all rewarded with finisher medals. Reghardt Small was the winner and proudly announced this fact at the finishing line.
Read the full article on today’s Corridor Gazette.
