Discovery 947 Ride Joburg winners announced

The first group of cyclists that took part in the annual Discovery 947 Ride Joburg have crossed the finishing line and the winners are Marc Pritzen for the men champions and Carla Oberholzer for the women’s champions, Fourways Review reports.

Carla Oberholzer managed to finish the race at 2:41:00, an improvement from last year when she won at 2:43:49. First time winner, Marc Pritzen finished at 2:14:41

Carla Oberholzer said she was very happy with how the Demacon team performed at the 947 Ride Joburg with good stretches on Jan Smuts Avenue and in Kyalami.

Sports journalist, Nicholas Zaal of Fourways Review is there to capture the action:

Spirits are high at the finish line at @947RideJoburg @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/pJcl4NhRPe

— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 17, 2019

Women's winner Carla Oberholzer said she was very happy with how the Demacon team performed at @947RideJoburg with good stretches on Jan Smuts Avenue and in Kyalami @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/AYgauGoMEY

— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 17, 2019

Women's second place finisher, Joanna van de Winkel, who came third last year, said she was a little disappointed not to win, this being her home town. She lives in Northcliff. @NewsNMT @947RideJoburg @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/BLaPV9rvgz

— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 17, 2019

Men's winner, Marc Pritzen from Benoni had never been on the podium before in 8 races but is proud of his team Office Guru for helping set up the win @947RideJoburg @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/sywe4KnMvS

— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 17, 2019

Men's 2nd finisher, Alexander Worsdale of Beaulieu finished 7th last year and found the race tough but had warmed up at the end @947RideJoburg @Fourways_Review pic.twitter.com/vFaFvA3ac9

— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 17, 2019

Craighall resident, Parys Edwards finished third at the @947RideJoburg. She said it was funny cycling right past her workplace, Old Parktonian Sports Club, where she works as a physio @Fourways_Review @RK_Gazette pic.twitter.com/hYH2iRr9vI

— Nicholas Zaal (@NicholasZaal) November 17, 2019

The final starting group for the 947 Joburg Race will begin at 10.30am and a supporting procession for the final cyclist is expected at 4pm.