Rogan Smart, during last year’s Dr Evil Classic, and Aidan Connelly increased their overall lead when they won the men’s team event on stage two of the Storms River Traverse today. Photo: Oakpics.com
Rogan Smart and Aidan Connelly increased their overall lead when they won stage two of the Storms River Traverse in Storms River, Eastern Cape, today.
Paul Serrao and Eckhardt Visser finished second while Mauritz Janse van Rensburg and Johan La Grange came third.
Mari du Toit and Janine Muller also had another successful day when they won the women’s race ahead of Karike Human and Monique Nel. Dida Mostert and Lizelle van Schouwenburg finished in third again.
Schalk and Famke Boonzaaier rode to victory in the mixed event. They were followed by Hendrik Lemmer and Hedwig Crooijmans-Lemmer. Third were Ame and Spencer Cowley.
More results can be viewed below.
Stage two results
Men’s teams
1. Rogan Smart & Aidan Connelly (Bike Shop-Scotts Strocam) 1:35:53
2. Paul Serrao & Eckhardt Visser (MTB Goats) 1:52:43
3. Mauritz Janse van Rensburg & Johan La Grange (Oakley Group 4) 1:53:42
Women’s teams
1. Mari du Toit & Janine Muller (Oakley Group 2) 2:00:19
2. Karike Human & Monique Nel (Lemon and Lime) 2:32:47
3. Dida Mostert & Lizelle van Schouwenburg (Pedal Pushers 2) 3:16:34
Mixed teams
1. Schalk Boonzaaier & Famke Boonzaaier (On Holiday) 2:05:09
2. Hendrik Lemmer & Hedwig Crooijmans-Lemmer (Team Lemmer) 2:09:53
3. Ame Cowley & Spencer Cowley (Oakley Group 3) 2:09:54
Solo men
1. Zandre Raath 1:41:49
2. Theo Louw 1:48:51
3. Martin Esterheyzen 1:52:31
Solo women
1. Nicola Geldenhuys 2:21:31
2. Kim de Villiers 2:21:31
3. Tilla Boonzaaier 2:46:43
General classification
Men’s teams
1. Rogan Smart & Aidan Connelly (Bike Shop-Scotts Strocam) 3:51:27
2. Paul Serrao & Eckhardt Visser (MTB Goats) 4:32:42
3. Mauritz Janse van Rensburg & Johan La Grange (Oakley Group 4) 4:48:28
Women’s teams
1. Mari du Toit & Janine Muller (Oakley Group 2) 4:48:02
2. Karike Human & Monique Nel (Lemon and Lime) 6:04:39
3. Dida Mostert & Lizelle van Schouwenburg (Pedal Pushers 2) 8:13:22
Mixed teams
1. Schalk Boonzaaier & Famke Boonzaaier (On Holiday) 4:56:45
2. Hendrik Lemmer & Hedwig Crooijmans-Lemmer (Team Lemmer) 5:23:44
3. Ame Cowley & Spencer Cowley (Oakley Group 3) 5:25:57
Solo men
1. Zandre Raath 4:05:57
2. Theo Louw 4:21:57
3. Martin Esterheyzen 4:31:48
Solo women
1. Nicola Geldenhuys 5:42:58
2. Kim de Villiers 5:42:59
3. E Eygelaar 6:44:22
