Sanders and Bell claim TrailSeeker series title
Three strong performances from Nico Bell saw the NAD Pro rider secure the TrailSeeker Series Gauteng title for the third year running.
The news came as no surprise to the Mbombela resident, who explained he had figured out the overall results at the penultimate leg, where he finished on the top step of the podium.
“It was pretty much between me and Philip (Buys) and when I beat him at Hazeldean, I realised the race was won then because neither of us were doing the last round,” said Bell, who instead lined up at Wines2Whales.
“It was nice to have an issue so close to the end but still be able to take the win. It was quite a memorable race win I would say.”
“Because the events are spread throughout the year, you don’t know what’s going to happen,” said Bell.
“You race every race for itself and if you win the series at the end of the year, it’s a bonus.”
Despite having won each of the three events she entered, Samantha Sanders was surprised to learn of her victory.
The Valencia rider, who was crowned champion of the 94.7 Mountain Bike Challenge over the weekend, said she was “stoked” to win the series after she too missed the final round.
“I consider it to be a quality series. The numbers and competition are there so I’m super chuffed.”
