Freddie Visser soloed to victory in the men’s event on stage one of the Namaqua Daisy Challenge in Vredendal, Western Cape, today.
He finished the 55km mountain bike race in 2:15:09 to beat Karl Janse van Rensburg, who came in just over five minutes later.
Daniel Fritz, who finished just over 20 minutes after Van Rensburg, claimed the final spot on the podium.
Francis Visser led the women’s race home 3:50:30. Cathy Carstens (3:57:01) came second, followed by Elmarie Smedema (4:03:04).
More results can be viewed below.
Stage one results
Men
1. Freddie Visser 2:15:09
2. Karl Janse van Rensburg 2:20:27
3. Daniel Fritz 2:44:46
4. Piet Rex 3:17:10
5. Hendrik Matthews 3:17:11
6. Yaron Truter 3:21:57
7. Riaan Nagel 3:28:11
8. Lucas de Kock 3:28:13
9. Eon Immelman 3:30:04
10. Gert Muller 3:30:05
Women
1. Francis Visser 3:50:30
2. Cathy Carstens 3:57:01
3. Elmarie Smedema 4:03:04
4. Marzahn Theart 4:05:47
