Recently crowned U23 African cross-country champion James Reid showed his continental class when he soloed to victory in the 80km Extreme mountain bike challenge at The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Addo on Saturday. Reid, sporting the green and gold band of his national XCO champion's jersey, broke away from nearest rival Gert Heyns with 18km to go to take an uncontested victory in 3:03:16. Heyns (ASG-Pinarello) trailed him home in 3:06:08, with Darren Lill (Cannondale-Blend) a further five … [Read more...] about James Reid scores solo win in Addo 80km Extreme
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Beukes wins and two in a row for Neethling
Matthys Beukes came back from a tough first half to chase down the leaders and snatch a surprise victory in the 80km Extreme mountain bike race at Addo just outside Port Elizabeth today. Beukes (Contego-Giant), who last won The Herald VWSA Cycle Tour in 2008 when it was a 65km event, proved he could go the distance in scorching conditions, crossing the line in 3:01:18. After riding off the front for most of the race, African cross-country champion Philip Buys (Scott) outsprinted James Reid … [Read more...] about Beukes wins and two in a row for Neethling
