Great Riding from River Bend Croc Farm

We had great riding last Saturday from River Bend Croc Farm. Thanks to Eric and Howard for organising.

This thursday we will be having the Time Trail. So for those keen to test there legs or try better there times be at the Uvongo Pier between 4:15pm and 5pm to set your lap time. Elmo Van Der Spuy still holds the quickest time. Any Challenges?

Saturday morning outride will leave Dura cycles at 6:30am. There will be 4 groups on the MTB and 2 road groups. All are welcome. For any queries call 0722724330.

Enthusiasm is mounting around this years Nuform Dura Cycles Sardine Super Classic. To avoid dissapointment get your entries in. Visit www.roag.co.za to enter and for event details visit www.sardinesuperclassic.co.za Remember entries are limited so dont waste time.

SA Cup Race in Gorge

Last weekends riding was all out.  With an SA cup race in Gorge were our Bundu racing snakes dominated.  Evan Van Der spuy Has officially been crowned SA champ in his age category.  He has shown just how strong our coast riders are.  Well done Evan.  Other good results came from Gary Neethling and Charles Stander and Nick Porteous.

Last friday a bunch of local road riders headed out on the annual Gabran Road tour.  The ride which consisted of 3 days went from Northern Drakensberg down to Hillcrest.  Team leader Bennie Kruger [General] lead his team through the 3 days safe and sound.  Well done to everyone who took part in this great event.

This Thursdays ride will be leaving Dura Cycles at 4:15pm.  Medium pace.
This Saturday we will not be having the out ride from Dura Cycles but rather we will be meeting at the Riverbend Croc Farm at 6:30am for our usual 4 group outride.  There will be 2 road groups heading out.

This sunday is the very popular Greytown MTB festival.  So get your entries in.

Thats it for this week.

God Bless
jono

Karkloof Cycling Festival


Karkloof Cycling festival took place last week.  With a great turnout for the weekend the racing was extreme.
To name all our results and podium finishes would take up the article I'll just congratulate everyone on a super weekends racing.  Special mention of Burry, Evan, Hayley, James, Candy all having super race in the different events.

This Thursday is the TIME TRIAL.  Happening at the Uvongo Pier. Times will be recorded between 4:15pm till 5pm so no excuses for those who work.  Both road and MTB are welcome.


Saturday morning outride will leave Dura Cycles at 6:30am.  4MTB groups and 2 road groups.  


Good luck to Bennie and co for the Gabran taking place this weekend.  Thanks to Fever for the loan of the Fever Car.

Thats it for this week.  Remember to get your riding info sent to jonod@vodamail.co.za by Monday evening to get it into the paper.  


God Bless
Jono

KZN MTB XC Champs


With a weekend full of great racing.  Bundu Bashers can once again be proud of our athletes.
KZN MTB XC Champs held in PMB last sunday saw our riders dominate the podium.  Brandon Venter 3rd, Josh Kuhn 6th, Evan Van Der spuy 4th, James Reid 1st, Darryn Perky Purtell 1st [nice one D], Hayley Smith 1st, Nicola Freitas 2nd, Candy Neethling 1st, Gary Neethling 3rd.
The Tour Durban was held last weekend.  With perfect weather, lovely tracks and tons of people our results were good.  The MTB was held on saturday, with Nick Porteous having a super race to finish 8th over all in the marathon.  In the half Marathon Mariza Viljoen took first place in her age category followed by Mr Mike Bennison also clocking a good time.  Sunday was the big one.With so many of our riders suffering with Flu only a small number took to the tar.  With the first local home in a time of 2:48 CJ Dressing.  Our First Lady home Heather Malan in a time of 3:08.  Well done to all our locals who took on this weekends races.
A special mention to all our brave athletes who tackled the JHB2c.  Eric/Howard. Roeloff/Freek and top of the pops Axel/Danie.  Well done Guys.  You have done Bundu Bashers proud.  Last week thursday's Time trial was a huge success.With Elmo Van Der Spuy setting the fastest time.its going to be interesting to see how long he can hold that record for.  Keep an eye for when the next Time Trial will take place.
This Thursday we will be doing our usual outride from Dura Cycles.  Leaving 4:15pm.
Saturday morning outride will leave Dura Cycles 6:30am.  With 4 MTB groups and 2 road Groups all are welcome.  This weekend is the very popular Karkloof MTB Festival.  Good Luck to everyone taking part.
 Thats it for this week.
God Bless
Jono Downham