Botha de Wet and Francois de Wet took the honours on stage one of the Gravel & Grape Adventure 2-day mountain bike race in Rawsonville, Western Cape, today.
They finished ahead of Christopher van Niekerk and Petrus van den Heever (1:29:37) when they came in at 1:26:30. Jaydrian Vermeulen and Rewalton Daniels (1:32:44) came third on the 35km stage.
The women’s race was won by Maryke Botha and Helena Smuts in 2:04:31. They were followed by Roelene Deetlefs and Liza du Toit (2:06:45).
Nienke Mostert and Wilhbert von Ludwig (1:29:32) claimed victory in the mixed category to beat Brett and Gusti Kay-Hards (2:03:14). Rounding out the podium were Elmien and Petrus Smit (2:06:41).
Botha de Wet and Francois de Wet rode to victory on stage one of the Gravel & Grape Adventure 2-day mountain bike race in Rawsonville, Western Cape, today. Pictured were riders crossing a river during the event. Photo: photoSPORT.co.za
More results can be viewed below.
Stage one results
Open men’s teams
1. Botha de Wet & Francois de Wet (Mountain Goats) 1:26:30
2. Christopher van Niekerk & Petrus van den Heever 1:29:37
3. Jaydrian Vermeulen & Rewalton Daniels (Slanghoek Camerca) 1:32:44
4. Schalk Zeeman & Frederick Botha (Wille Honde) 1:36:02
5. Wihan Linde & Gerrit van Zyl (Botha Bokke) 1:36:52
Open women’s teams
1. Maryke Botha & Helena Smuts (Fetties & Mounies) 2:04:31
2. Roelene Deetlefs & Liza du Toit (Scott 47) 2:06:45
Open mixed teams
1. Nienke Mostert & Wilhbert von Ludwig (Tiptrans Logistix) 1:29:32
2. Brett Kay-Hards & Gusti Kay-Hards (Peanut) 2:03:14
3. Elmien Smit & Petrus Smit (Smitties) 2:06:41
4. Helene Slabbert & Calie Rabie (Africa Biomass) 2:06:52
5. Hanro Kotze & Mardre Kotze (Scott2Lovit) 2:14:16
