Robyn de Groot secured overall honours at the National MTB Series race in Sabie at the weekend.
The Ascendis Health rider won a tight tussle with Amy Beth McDougall (Valencia) in the inaugural two-day format race.
De Groot and McDougall were once again locked in battle on the shorter 44km leg on Sunday.
Robyn de Groot (Ascendis Health) content as she crosses the finish line in a sprint finish against Amy Beth McDougall in the National MTB Series race in Sabie at the weekend. Photo: www.zcmc.co.za
De Groot managed to move away near the end to secure the stage win and the overall title.
McDougall finished in second place, 36 seconds later and sealed her second place overall, while Vanessa Bell (Bells Cycling), third on both stages, grabbed the final overall podium place.
“Going into today I was nervous. I’d never ridden any of these routes used on day two. I know Amy knows the trails really well. But out there it was cat and mouse,” said De Groot.
“We both have different strengths so we were yo-yoing past one another at different sections. I’m glad to have been able to take the win overall.”
