Weekend full of great events

Last weekend was full of great MTB events and as usual we had some great results from our local talent.  Well done to Hayley Smith 1st, Brandon Venter 2nd, Natashka Mowet 2nd, Nicky Smith 6th in there respective age groups.

Saturday morning out ride from Dura cycles was a rather chilly affair but as usual turned out a beautiful ride with some impressive wipe outs. No names mentioned. So Charise, hows the Finger?

Sunday afternoon saw a group of riders hitting the tribal out behind Lake Eland.  With gary Neethling showing us the way in fine form we new it was going to be one challenging ride.  Evan Vander Spuy showed the Dura Cycles team as well as Justin Futurelife Porteous how its done on the tough stuff,  Jamie Steadman showed us on a number of occasions how its done with cleat pedals, taking a dive on several occasions.  After 3hours of tough riding we headed home ending the ride on Bunge's Ridge.  This is where the two wipe outs of the day happened.  With Gary Neethling High siding to fall from the top of the ridge at least 2 metres,was Priceless.  Lawrance Showed us how to tuck and role on the same opstical.  Well done Boys.

This Thursday we will leave Dura Cycles 4pm sharp for an 1 hour medium pace ride.  Saturday Morning 6:30am ride leaving Dura Cycles.  With 4 groups on the MTBikes and 2 groups on the Road.  All are welcome.

Just a reminder to please get your entries in for this years Nuform Dura Cycles Sardine Super Classic.  Entries are limited so get them in to avoid dissapointed. Check out www.sardinesuperclassic.co.za or register on www.roag.co.za

Don't forget to check us out our new website www.bundubasher.co.za and follow us on twitter https://twitter.com/bundubashersmtb

Till next week.
Keep the Rubber on the Road.

God Bless
Jono Downham

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

Juicy Lucy MTB Challenge

Last Sunday was the Juicy Lucy MTB challenge.  With a huge starting lineup we new the racing would be good.  Darryn Purtell was the first Bundu Home to finish in the top 20. Nicky Smith finished 4th in Masters, Hayley Smith crossed the line in first place in her age category.

Last weekend while Dave Jenkins was on a morning out ride on his road bike, he was taken out by a car from Behind.  He sustained serious facial injuries as well as some heavy roasties. Wishing him well on a speedy recovery.

Saturday morning ride saw a good turn out.  With the road group now well up and running everyone is more than welcome to join us. We have 2 groups on the road and 4 groups heading out on the MTBikes.

Special mention.  Thursday will be the first of many.  Bundu Bashers Time Trial.  We will be meeting at the Uvongo Pier at 4:15pm for 4:30pm.  Both Road and MTBikes are welcome.  ts going to be great fun with the aim being racing the clock and trying to improve your times every month.  The course is 6km and caters for all riding abilities.  For more details you can contact me on 0722724330.


This Saturday we will be having the usual outride from Dura Cycles.  2 road groups and 4 MTB groups.  This week there will be a kiddies group where we will be riding 15km.  So if you feel you are up to it, its a great introduction so feel free to join us.


Good luck to everyone taking on the tour Durban this Sunday.  We look forward to see your times.


Thats it for this week.

God Bless
Jono Downham

Clarens - Marathon Series

Last weekend Saw a big crowd heading to Clarens for the Marathon series. With 2 first places from Bundu Basher Riders namely Candice Neethling and James Reid. Gary Neethilng also pulling in on the day to finish in a great time.Justin and Nick Porteous took on the Ultra Marathon which is over 120km of tough MTBiking and both did very well.

Charles Stander once again had a good ride and finished strong.moving on to the Cumberland Super Classic. With a huge turn out it was going to be interesting racing.With the first Bundu Home Finishing Third in his age category even after having to run the last 4km,Well done Evan. It the youth ladies Nicola Freitas Has a stunning race to finish 1st place.

This thursday we will be having our usual ride from Dura Cycles leaving 4:15pm. This week will be a fast pace to be prepared.Remember that next Thursday will be our kick off for the Time Trails. Keep an eye for more details.

This Saturday we will have 4 groups heading out on the MTBikes. 2 goups on the Road bikes. All are welcome,we leave Dura Cycles at 6:30am.

Thats it for this week.

God Bless.

Jono

SA XC Series 3rd leg

Last weekend saw SA's top MTBikers takle the technical wet course in PMB for the third leg in the SA XC series.

once again it was great to see how well our Bundu Bashers did.

With podium finishes from Hayley Smith,Evan Van Der Spuy,Candice Neethling,James Ried,Gary Neethling,Charles Stander.Well done to everyone who took part.

This Thursday we will be having the usual outride leaving Dura cycles 4:15pm for a medium paced ride. Just to note for the 29th of this month that instead of doing the usual outride from Dura Cycles, We will be having a time Trial on the road. Its going to be Great fun for everyone so for details call me on 0722724330.

This Saturday we will be leaving Dura cycles 6:30am.4 MTB groups and 2 road groups.Everyone is welcome. Ride followed by coffee and rusks.

Sunday we will be driving to Cumberland for the very popular Cumberland Super classic. Entries are closed but late entries will be taken on the day.

C U There.

Thats it for this week.

God Bless

Jono Downham