Ben Melt Swanepoel and Jan Withaar sealed the victory in the men’s team race on stage two of the Cradle Traverse in Muldersdrift, Gauteng, today.
They beat Ethan Alford and Marc Rodrigues (2:36:01) when they finished the 46km stage in 2:12:08. Third were Saul-Marco Swart and Dehan Mahne (2:40:11).
Yolandi du Toit and Yolande de Villiers claimed their second stage victory when they won the women’s team race in 2:25:19. They were followed by Ester Smith and Stephanie Faul (3:50:39).
Ben Melt Swanepoel, pictured at the Great Zuurberg Trek, and Jan Withaar won the men’s team race on stage two of the Cradle Traverse in Muldersdrift, Gauteng, today Photo: Shayne Minott
Wouter Heunis and Karla Stumpf took victory in the mixed event in 2:38:55. Second were Keith Barclay and Yolandi Mostert (3:02:00) with Warren Rigelsford and Gobona Mantle (3:21:52) in third.
The solo men’s race was won by Barend Burger in 2:15:33. Completing the podium were Grant Watson (2:25:42) and Paul Fouche (2:27:32).
Sarah Hill increased her overall lead in the solo women’s race after she won today’s stage in 2:20:44. She was followed home by Theresa Ralph (2:24:53) and Janneke Leask (2:51:53).
More results can be viewed below.
Stage two results
Open men’s teams
1. Ben Melt Swanepoel & Jan Withaar (Team Garmin-Merida) 2:12:08
2. Ethan Alford & Marc Rodrigues (Biogen) 2:36:01
3. Saul-Marco Swart & Dehan Mahne (The PracticeSA) 2:40:11
4. Heinrich Huyser & Conraadt van den Heever (VDH Services) 2:44:39
5. Steve Smith & Johan Stumpf (Papsnoeke) 2:55:43
Open women’s teams
1. Yolandi du Toit & Yolande de Villiers (Team Garmin-Altes Landhaus) 2:25:19
2. Ester Smith & Stephanie Faul (Krummel & Beeno) 3:50:39
Mixed teams
1. Wouter Heunis & Karla Stumpf (MPact) 2:38:55
2. Keith Barclay & Yolandi Mostert (Liqui Moly) 3:02:00
3. Warren Rigelsford & Gobona Mantle (Lifecycle Bicycle Coaching) 3:21:52
Solo men
1. Barend Burger 2:15:33
2. Grant Watson 2:25:42
3. Paul Fouche 2:27:32
4. Carlo Gonzaga 2:45:04
5. Johann de Wet 2:45:36
Solo women
1. Sarah Hill 2:20:44
2. Theresa Ralph 2:24:53
3. Janneke Leask 2:51:53
4. Bronwynne Swanepoel 2:54:24
5. Raine Fouche 3:09:13
General classification
Open men’s teams
1. Ben Melt Swanepoel & Jan Withaar (Team Garmin-Merida) 3:55:49
2. Ethan Alford & Marc Rodrigues (Biogen) 4:19:21
3. Saul-Marco Swart & Dehan Mahne (The PracticeSA) 4:37:34
4. Heinrich Huyser & Conraadt van den Heever (VDH Services) 4:50:15
5. Johan Gouws & Ryk van Niekerk (Sasfin-Moneyweb) 5:04:58
Open women’s teams
1. Yolandi du Toit & Yolande de Villiers (Team Garmin-Altes Landhaus) 4:11:32
2. Ester Smith & Stephanie Faul (Krummel & Beeno) 6:51:08
Mixed teams
1. Wouter Heunis & Karla Stumpf (MPact) 4:42:18
2. Keith Barclay & Yolandi Mostert (Liqui Moly) 5:17:30
3. Warren Rigelsford & Gobona Mantle (Lifecycle Bicycle Coaching) 5:57:21
Solo men
1. Barend Burger 3:56:13
2. Grant Watson 4:12:08
3. Paul Fouche 4:13:58
4. Johann de Wet 4:46:22
5. Stuart Meyer 4:47:02
Solo women
1. Sarah Hill 4:05:39
2. Theresa Ralph 4:11:04
3. Janneke Leask 4:56:24
4. Bronwynne Swanepoel 5:01:47
5. Raine Fouche 5:33:25
