matthys beukes

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