Former East London resident Conrad Viljoen will return for another crack at reclaiming his title in the Daily Dispatch SPAR Cycle Tour on February 16. Multiple winner Viljoen, who finished second last year, will lead a six-man Bestmed-NMMU team in the 100km road race through his old hometown. Among a number of local riders, the 29-year-old said he expected strong competition from the likes of former national U23 champion and 2012 winner Clinton Barrow. Buffalo Flats-born defending … [Read more...] about NMMU’s Viljoen ready to reclaim EL cycle tour
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Viljoen and Pheiffer to Meet in Rematch
It will be sprinter versus climber as defending champion Roger Pheiffer and two-time winner Conrad Viljoen go head-to-head in the sixth edition of the Mecer-NMMU Cycle Race in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, November 20. Pheiffer (Walmer Cycling Club) narrowly beat Viljoen (Mecer-NMMU) in a thrilling sprint last year to take his first major victory following a decade-long absence from the sport. He said he was looking forward to a rematch with the 27-year-old former Eastern Province and national … [Read more...] about Viljoen and Pheiffer to Meet in Rematch
