Team Abantu riders dominated day three of the South African Tack Championships in Johannesburg on Thursday with Nolan Hoffman claiming victory in the 40km Points Race, HB Kruger finishing second and David Maree in third.
HB Kruger during the SA National Track Championship in Gauteng. Photo: Cyclenation
A five rider break including Hoffman, Kruger, Maree, Steven van Heerdan and Ryan Gibbons formed after the third sprint lap.
With the bunch gradually closing in on the leading 5 riders Hoffman attacked and rode away to gain a lap on the bunch solo to add a bonus 20 points to his lead.
Hoffman finished on 65points with Kruger on 41 points and Maree on 37 points.
Meanwhile, Kruger claimed his first gold medal at the tournament on Wednesday by securing victory in the elite 4km individual pursuit in 00:04:48.
Jean Spies placed second with Steven van Heerdan rounding off the podium in third.
