FNB Wines2Whales Adventure riders said farewell to Oak Valley Wine Estate today, which has been their home for the past two days.
Riders in action during stage three of the 2014 FNB Wines2Whales MTB Adventure on Sunday. Photo: Cherie Vale / Newsport Media
The third stage consisted a 73km route that took the total number of kilometers traveled to 213km.
Michael Creedon and Andrew Davies of Team Oakhaven-Granite, the second team over the finish line, claimed the overall men’s category title in a total time of 10 hours, 57 minutes, and 27 seconds.
“We had a big ride on stage two, so we expected today’s stage to be a bit more difficult. The rugby players are strong and showed their wisdom and international sporting experience,” said Davies.
Joel Stransky and Jeremy Thomson of Team Rugby Celeb Team 2 took the second place followed by Anton Koller and Gregor Krall of Team Rehidrat Sport in third.
Theresa Ralph and Michael Petersen of Team RBS claimed a hat trick stage victory, taking the overall title in a time of 11 hours, 57 minutes, and 3 seconds.
“Today’s stage was deceiving,” said Ralph.
“You think you’re going downhill, when you’re actually climbing and the climbs worked you.”
Neill Ungerer and Thea-Mari Van Der Sandt of Team Scott 2 Lovit claimed the second place while Coenie Thomas and Leorine De Wet of Team Operation Smile SA finished third.
View the results here.
