Pieter Korkie was crowned champion at the Platberg Classic MTB Race, which was held at the Platberg eco park in Harrismith, Free State today.
Korkie finished in 2:54:37, just 12 seconds ahead of Paseka Makebesela. They were followed some time later by Dirk Maarsingh, who completed the top three.
Andrea de Boer was the winner in the women’s category and finished fifth overall in 3:29:58.
The Platberg Classic MTB Race was held at the Platberg eco park in Harrismith today. Photo: Platberg Classic MTB Race
Provisional results for the event can be viewed below:
60km
Men
1. Pieter Korkie 2:54:37
2. Paseka Makebesela 2:54:49
3. Dirk Maarsingh 3:17:32
4. Grant Lavers 3:30:34
5. Fanie Pretorius 3:32:16
Women
1. Andrea de Boer 3:29:58
45km
Men
1. Hendrik Bester 2:09:59
2. Camelius van der Riet 2:20:37
3. Thys van der Riet 2:29:13
4. Dawid Jordaan 2:35:38
5. Tsebo Molete 2:36:39
Women
1. Simone Grove 3:07:48
2. Sarah Ledingham 3:35:56
3. Lerina Hepburn 3:50:23
4. Cobie Williamson 3:57:12
25km
Men
1. Johan Fourie 1:16:37
2. Erik van Rooyen 1:19:59
3. Damian van Tonder 1:20:38
Women
1. Chante Olivier 1:18:16
2. Jenny Labers 2:02:29
3. Liza Boshoff 2:12:09
10km
Men
1. Andre van Rooyen 31:02
2. Stephan Grove 33:18
3. Grizt Miya 37:38
Women
1. Carla Kotze 50:29
2. Savanah Olivier 1:12:44
3. Nicola Kluza 1:17:57
