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Time Trial Champions crowned at 2026 SA Nationals in Midvaal

Pure power and precision defined the opening day of South Africa’s national time trials in Midvaal.

February 6, 2026
Christiaan Cloete Less than a minute
Stefan de Bod digs deep, every pedal stroke pushing him toward the finish line in Walkerville. Photo: Christiaan Cloete

WALKERVILLE – South Africa’s top cyclists kicked off the 2026 National Road and Time Trial Championships with thrilling individual time trials on Midvaal’s roads.

Stefan de Bod claimed the Elite Men Time Trial title, while Ashleigh Moolman dominated the Elite Women Time Trial, showcasing power, precision, and focus on the race of truth.

After the time trials, attention turns to the elite road races, with the women tackling 143.2 km on Saturday, February 8 at 09:30, and the men racing 185.8 km on Sunday, February 9 at 12:30, both on the challenging 14.7 km Midvaal circuit.

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio powers toward victory, dominating the women’s time trial with relentless focus. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
S’annara Grove gives it her all, crossing the line to secure third place in the women’s time trial. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Byron Munton digs in from the start, pushing hard in the early kilometres of the time trial. Photo: Christiaan Cloete

 

 

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February 6, 2026
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Christiaan Cloete

Christiaan is editor of Ster North and a reporter for Vaalweekblad. Email: christiaan@mooivaal.co.za
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