Report from Johan Reyneke, 24-26 Oct 2008The Route
Riders get to experience 3 different out and
back loops, all from one central race village, taking them through the majestic Cederberg Conservancy. This vast wilderness area, covering almost 172 000 ha, offers a mix of gravel roads, rocky jeep tracks and single tracks, leading past spectacular rock formations and through wonderful fynbos - a must-see area for all nature-lovers.Daily distances vary from 48km – 85km per day, but don’t be deceived - it includes some challenging riding on rugged terrain with plenty of dual and single track. The race starts at 7 am each morning, allowing for plenty of time to relax and chill in the natural rock pools in the afternoon. The cut-offs times are generous – to also cater for stage riding novices. The Cederberg is renown for its extreme temperatures. All the riders were very pleased to ride with the current World Champ Christof Saucer, and what a pleasure to see him in action!!
Day One 84km
No mercy here,rocky roads, cost Johan a Flat, and falling of the pack, but thats MTB!
Day Two 54km
One's "Medal" at the end of the race is a ROCK with a little silver plate on it....that describe really that one had to eat rock in this race. Johan Said the rocky road, yesterdays flat, and the fact that he could damage his bike so easily (no sponcer to fix) got to him and he said he let all pass and just called it a day halfway, and casually finished the race.
Day three 48km
Today seemed to be a lot better, good legs and he kept up with the fast and furious and looked good all the way!!
Results:
1 1 Elite Christoph Sauser Male 03.28.43 02.31.54 01.55.27 07.56.04
2 33 Elite Erik Kleinhans Male 03.35.12 02.34.21 01.59.24 08.08.57
3 24 S V Geddan Ruddock Male 03.38.30 02.31.53 01.59.14 08.09.37
4 136 Elite Petrus Malherbe Male 03.35.12 02.39.21 02.00.43 08.15.16
5 133 Elite Jan Schutte Male 03.38.28 02.36.15 02.02.11 08.16.54
1 1 Elite Christoph Sauser Male 03.28.43 02.31.54 01.55.27 07.56.04
2 33 Elite Erik Kleinhans Male 03.35.12 02.34.21 01.59.24 08.08.57
3 24 S V Geddan Ruddock Male 03.38.30 02.31.53 01.59.14 08.09.37
4 136 Elite Petrus Malherbe Male 03.35.12 02.39.21 02.00.43 08.15.16
5 133 Elite Jan Schutte Male 03.38.28 02.36.15 02.02.11 08.16.54
20 380 Elite Johan Reyneke Male 04.03.54 03.15.02 02.13.20 09.32.16
The Race were well organised, Meals camp, ablution etc (Cape epic team) and cost R2900 which would be without reach for a lot of riders. I think given the riders etc Johan felt a top ten would be good but... better luck & racing next time..
The Family were not allowed into the camp but had a wonderfull weekend in the beautiful Cederberge
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