‘Numb bums’ and biting cold at Ingeli MTB race
Temperatures went well below zero degrees en route but this didn’t hamper the spirits of the cyclists.
FORGET about the traditional cycling syndrome known as ‘numb bum’.
At the second race of the exciting new South Coast MTB Series that took place at the Ingeli Forest Resort in Harding last Sunday, it was a case of ‘numb everything’!
As the cold front hit, there were fears of snow, heavy rain and winds, however a good turn out of cyclists arrived at this stunning holiday destination.
Development rider and upcoming star Mboneni Ngcobo travelled all the way from Pietermartizburg to enter the race and was well rewarded with a second place position in the 40km race.
He commented on how the cold weather affected his race, with his hands becoming numb and how he had great difficulty in braking.
Current series log leader Leeroy Emslie finished in first position making him a firm favourite to win the ultimate R5000 in prize money, while long-time cyclist Natashka Mowat won the women’s race in fine fashion.
A bicycle raffle was also on the go with many tickets sold to help raise funds for local school Westbury Prep.
The lucky draw will take place at the annual Ingeli Show in Harding mid-September.
A big highlight of the race was the exquisite route through the forest and mountainous valleys of Ingeli.
A huge thank you must be given to the venue, sponsors, volunteers and staff of Westbury Prep who assisted in making this event a great success.
RESULTS
40km
Senior men: 1 Leeroy Emslie 01:52:39; 2 Mboneni Ngcobo 01:55:19.
Vet men: 1 Grant Lavers 2:00:51; 2 Wayne Tarr 02:11:03.
Sub vet men: 1 Louis van Zyl 02:18:28; 2 Julian Howard-Tripp 02:27:13.
Youth men: Angus McLeod 02:06:28; 2 Tiaan du Plessis 02:11:48.
Junior men: 1 Nduduzo Ndlovu 02:07:57.
Master men: 1 Darren de Bruin 02:32:01; 2 Shaun Emslie 02:36:21.
Grand master men: 1 Charles Stander 02:22;13; 2 André Beneke 02:33:46.
Master women: 1 Natashka Mowat 02:21:51; 2 Marie du Toit 02:39:32.
Sub vet women: 1 Deborah Thomas 02:22:11; 2 Riana Niehaus 02:29:01.
Vet women: 1 Marlise Joubert 02:45:48.
25km
Senior men: 1 Lindani Shusha 1:23:17; 2 Ernest Smith 01:56:59.
Sub vet men: 1 Richman Soboyisi 1:33:03; 2 Xolani Maxwell 1:36:03.
Vet men: 1 Kane Olivier 01:36:55; 2 Leonardo Lupke 02:01:22.
Youth men: 1 Sphakamiso Mabaso 01:36:55; 2 Ashish Philip 02:05:58.
Sub junior boys: 1 David Wills 01:53: 2 Lehan Niehaus 02:06:42.
Master men: 1 Rob Hudson 01:58:44; 2 Ivor Krisch 02:07:31.
Junior men: 1 Thabelo Motaung 02:02:12; 2 Joshua Wills 02:05:59.
Nipper boys: 1 Struan Oosthuizen 02:39:34; 2 Caleb Sweetnam 02:42:23.
Sprog boys: 1 Christian Soulsby 02:46:36; 2 Tayne Rudling 03:05:40.
Grand master men: 1 Christopher Cumming 03;08;14.
Master women: 1 Trish Shuttleworth 02:06:35; 2 Marina Thorne 02:40:29.
Sub vet women: 1 Bianca Keyser 02:12:21; 2 Cindy-Lee Francis 02:16:49.
Vet women:1 Juliet Bischof 02;12:44; 2 Kaye Whitwam 02:25:56.
Grand master women: 1 Zinnia Freitas 02:20:27.
Youth women: 1 Tyla Gawel 02:57:07.
Sub junior girls: 1 Mieke Mohaud 02:58:14; 2 Kayla Vorster 03:16:20.
Sprog girls: 1 Zahra Mohaud 03:10:22.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
For news straight to your phone, add us on BBM 58F3D7A7 or WhatsApp 082 421 6033
