Lawrence von Gunten rode to victory in the 75km men’s event at the Philadelphia MTB race in Philadelphia, Western Cape, today.
Finishing in a time of 3:16:55, von Gunten beat Malcolm Isaacs (3:21:37) into second place, with Waldo Zevenster (3:27:59) third.

The Philadelphia MTB race started at the Philadelphia Church Square in Philadelphia, Western Cape, today. Photo: facebook.com/PHILADELPHIAMTB
In the women’s race, Anthea Angermund took the honours in 3:34:18, ahead of Sam Young (3:46:06) and Leorine de Wet (3:47:30).
Michael Lambrecht won the 56km men’s race in 2:24:35. He was followed by Wilhbert von Ludwig (2:26:33) and Juan Louw (2:30:26).
The women’s event was led home by Megan Lloyd (3:04:42), followed by Elishia Drotschie (3:06:08) and Rita Mustaine (3:08:23).
Willem van der Walt secured the victory in the 37km race in 1:36:45. Philip Kotze finished second in 1:38:11 with Jason de la Harpe (1:46:28) third.
Danielle Barnard claimed the women’s title in 2:02:52. Hannah Moller (2:06:19) and Holly Erasmus (2:09:54) rounded out the podium.
More results can be viewed below.
75km
Men
1. Lawrence von Gunten 3:16:55
2. Malcolm Isaacs 3:21:37
3. Waldo Zevenster 3:27:59
4. Liam Venter 3:29:08
5. Phillip Botha 3:29:11
6. Oliver Lennard 3:30:17
7. Wesley Lentz 3:31:27
8. Christo Toua 3:32:11
9. Hennie Roux 3:32:14
10. Andrew Mcpherson 3:32:17
Women
1. Anthea Angermund 3:34:18
2. Sam Young 3:46:06
3. Leorine de Wet 3:47:30
4. Alisha Myers 4:13:52
5. Leanne Brown-Waterson 4:18:25
6. Hanli Cilliers 4:22:28
7. Carrie van Rensburg 4:31:21
8. Melanie Brenner 4:35:54
9. Vanessa Fisher 4:43:05
10. Minette Weirich 4:49:48
56km
Men
1. Michael Lambrecht 2:24:35
2. Wilhbert von Ludwig 2:26:33
3. Juan Louw 2:30:26
4. Pierre le Roux 2:33:03
5. Ismaeel Sampson 2:36:29
Women
1. Megan Lloyd 3:04:42
2. Elishia Drotschie 3:06:08
3. Rita Mustaine 3:08:23
4. Marlette Smit 3:10:42
5. Sascha Mare 3:11:55
37km
Men
1. Willem van der Walt 1:36:45
2. Philip Kotze 1:38:11
3. Jason de la Harpe 1:46:28
4. Morne Immelman 1:50:35
5. Juan Stoman 1:58:58
Women
1. Danielle Barnard 2:02:52
2. Hannah Moller 2:06:19
3. Holly Erasmus 2:09:54
4. Marzanne Albertse 2:19:45
5. Tam Moelans 2:22:46





