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This just in from Geddan: visit Entrytime for the details on this event on 31 October 2010 in the Paarl area.

Riebeek Vallei – per fiets.  Die 35 km roete loop deur wingerde,

olyfboorde en teen die hange van Kasteelberg. En vir die minder

avontuurlustiges is daar ‘n makliker 15 km roete.

Come and enjoy the natural beauty of the Riebeek Valley – on your

mountain bike. The 35 km route will take you through vineyards, olive

trees and up against the slopes of the Kasteelberg. And for the

not-so-adventurous; take the 15 km route.

Date/Datum:  Sat, 4 September 2010

Place/Plek: Riebeek Kasteel Church Hall / Kerksaal

Routes/Roetes:   35km & 15km

Starting times/Wegspringtye:  35 km – 08h45

15 km – 09h00

Registrations/Registrasies: from 07h30 @ Church hall

Entree Fees/Inskrywingsgeld:  35 km – R60

15 km – R30

Come and enjoy our beautiful valley and experience our annual

Church Bazaar with lots of fun for the whole family.

Pre-entries / Vooraf Inskrywings:

Tjeks/Cheques: N.G. Kerk Riebeek-Kasteel

Direkte inbetalings/Direct deposits:

Rek/Acc: N.G. Kerk Riebeek-Kasteel, ABSA Tjek/Cheque

Kode/Code: 334 307

Rek Nr/Acc No: 380580004

Verwysing: Fietse, voorletters & van

Reference: Bikes, initials & surname

Faks betalingsbewys na: 086 6963670

Fax proof of payment to: 086 6963670

Kontak persoon  /  Contact person: Jacobus Bruwer

082 523 9804

kbruwer@intekom.co.za

See www.graveltravel.co.za for the details.

13-15 August, Kleinmond:

• Trail Runs
• Kayaking
• River Swim
• MTB race
• Croc races

I participated in this event last year and really enjoyed the vibe. Check it out: http://www.adventurefestival.co.za/

Mazda MTN Forest to Falls 70km Marathon 2008
Graskop, Mpumalanga
Leading results
MEN
Overall
1 David George (MTN Energade) 02hrs35min13sec
2 Kevin Evans (MTN Energade) 02:35:14
3 Brandon Stewart (USN) 02:41:15
4 Melt Swanepoel (MTN Energade) 02:41:52
5 Johnny Kritzinger (Schwinn) 02:41:59
6 Marc Bassingthwaighte (Garmin DCM) 02:42:56
7 John Paul Pearton (USN) 02:43:28
8 Oliver Munnik (Red Mongoose) 02:46:33
9 Johan van Zyl (Mr Price GT) 02:47:29
10 Renay Goustra (Red Mongoose) 02:48:15

Sub-veteran
1 Paul Cordes (IMC Reaction) 02:52:06
2 Renato Albrecht (Garmin DCM) 03:00:27
3 Herman van der Westhuizen 03:01:45

Veteran
1 Andrew McLean (Cycle Lab Toyota) 02:54:28
2 Damian Booth (Mugg & Bean) 03:07:22
3 George Oertel 03:10:00

Master
1 Christopher Brand 03:02:47
2 Tim James 03:20:13
3 Cobus Slabbert 03:21:40

Grand Master
1 Art Stokol 04:06:54
2 Elton Prytz 05:55:48

WOMEN
Overall
1 Carla Rowley (MTN Energade) 03:17:44
2 Yolande de Villiers (Cycle Lab Toyota) 03:30:47
3 Petruschka Constancon 03:35:31
4 Yolandi du Toit (Garmin DCM) 03:35:33
5 Sanet Smal 03:35:44

Sub-Veteran
1 Kirsten Tasker 03:50:07
2 Retha Harmse 04:35:50
3 Leandra Biann 04:40:38

Veteran
1 Petruschka Constancon 03:35:31
2 Elsabe Jacobs 03:58:41
3 Elize Nieuwenhuizen 04:09:15

Mazda MTN Forest to Falls Half-marathon 35km, presented by Ferdevco 2008
MEN
Overall
1 Bryce Munro (Cycle Lab Toyota) 01hr19min20sec
2 Louis Harmse Jnr (Harmony) 01:21:00
3 Kris Jan Slabbert 01:21:27

WOMEN
Overall
1 Caitlin de Wet (Red Mongoose) 01:33:41
2 Genee Steyn 01:39:02
3 Beatrice Hogan 01:41:20

For detailed results, visit www.fritzpienaarcycles.com

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This just in from Grevile:

Another excellent turnout at a WP Downhill event, -they are matching the numbers turning up for the XC events. Thanks to Dean Swanepoel, Chris and Gina Nixon and others who continue to put commitment and effort into downhill racing and the downhill riders! Also, the Moms and Dads who come along to support, and help

If you haven’t been to a WP downhill race, -come along to one and watch the talent and feel the vibe! –it’s great to see how all the riders encourage the mates, even when in competition, and they applaud everyone with enthusiasm at the prize-giving.

Altogether, a good formula to encourage participation!

The 1st National XC and DH events for 2008 take place in Jonkershoek outside Stellenbosch this week-end.
According to Release Centre, Christoph Sauser, will take part in the event. Sauser was an individual finisher at the 2007 Epic after his team mate fell out. In 2006, his team won the Epic.
Sauser is a former two-time World Cup champion in the cross-country discipline and is the current world champion in the marathon discipline.
He got the bronze medal at the 2000 Games and was listed as a DNF at the 2004 Games. At 31, the Beijing Games are likely to offer his final realistic shot at the coveted gold medal.
So, if you wanna see the top mountain biker in the world race in SA, doing laps, then this is your opportunity.
Bart Brentjens, the 39-year-old Dutch rider who won the inaugural Olympic mountain bike gold medal in Atlanta in 1996 and followed it up with bronze at the 2004 Games is training in the area and may rock up tomorrow as well.
Burry Stander, SA’s remaining Olympic hopeful will be the local boy to watch at the event.
The first event on Saturday will be the single speed category with the age categories following after that.
The elite men will commence their six, 7,5 km laps at 13h00.
Come see the pro’s do their thing.
On Sunday, it’s the downhillers doing their thing. Come see the action!