This was a race with a difference that brought much laughter and encouragement from spectators as the competitors attempted to negotiate intricate obstacles in addition to the usual trail.

These six obstacles varied from keeping your balance on a thin bridge of about 10 metres to riding over a seesaw.

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Angelique Odendaal, member of Nelspruit Cycling Club, organised the event and said she hoped this would become a popular annual event.

Emma Odendaal said, “It is with great pride and pleasure that we as Nelspruit Cycling Club hosted the event in aid of Dasha Foundation.”

“This could not have been possible without the cyclists who came to experience something different and new. And of course a big thank you to all the sponsors and donators!”

The club promised that next year they would choose another charity as the beneficiaries of this event.
Mike Odendaal cruised to first place in the solo men category.

On his heels was Christo Smit with Bartel Herbst in third position. Only about seven seconds separated Odendaal and Smit after the first lap, but then Odendaal slowly but surely pulled away from Smit.

In the solo women category it was Corné Ackermann who had a very convincing win in a time 01:40:16. In second position was Bianca Visser in a time of 01:54:57. Lindy Saayman claimed third place.
Youngster Reuben Matthysen managed a very respectable time of 02:01:28 to win the solo boys category.