Pondo Pedal

With some of the Bundu boys hitting the Pondo over the weekend the stories are flying around on how great it was. Well done to everyone who took part.  To have a look at the photo's taken go to http://www.duracycles.co.za/7970.html

This weekend is the very popular Ilovo Eston MTB. Good luck to everyone taking part.

This Thursday is the Dura Time Trials happening at Uvongo Pier. Come set your time between 4:15pm and 5pm. 

This Saturday mornings ride will be leaving Dura Cycles 6:30am. There are 3 MTB Groups and 2 Road groups. We are trying to get as many people to this Saturday’s ride as possible so that we can take a photograph to do an article for Ride magazine. If people can please wear their Bundu Basher kit it will help but not necessary if they don’t have.

Thats it for this week.

God Bless

Jono Downham

Lots of great riding

With lots of great riding on the weekend, the results page are likely to dominate this weeks article.  With SA XC Champs taking place last Saturday.  We have some results that can't go unannounced.  Burry Stander cleaned up with a huge win on second place.  Candice Neethling Took 1st place, Hayley Smith 1st, James Reid 2nd, Evan Van Der Spuy 4th, Charles Stander 2nd, Gary Neethling 2nd.  Deiter Blom 10th.  A huge well done to all Bundu Bashers that took part in this tough series.

Moving closer to home.  Sunday Saw over 300 riders descend on Ingeli Forest lodge for the 2010 Ingeli Super Classic.  With stunning weather and an awesome track ahead, we were sure to have some fun riding.  In the 45km Bundu Bashers cleaned up the prizes.  With Evan Van Der Spuy 1st, Jan Abbott 2nd, Brian Lindecke 4th, Natashka Mowat 1st, Fred Lauterbach 1st,  Rudi Kuhn 1st, Freek Coetzee 3rd, Worrick Kuhn 2nd, Johan Potgieter 4th, Siebert Wiid 4th, Walter Pippen 3rd Theresa Campkin 2nd. In the Intermediate race our Bundu ladies did very well with Cherrie Downham taking first place followed by Robyn Keudel-Schaffer in 2nd.  In the sub Juniors Race.  Brandon Venter took the win with Joshua Kuhn 2nd.  Cale Lindeke crossed the line in 1st place in the Nipper Boys. Thanks to the Ingeli Committee for a great event and a super ride.

This Thursday will be no ride and Saturday morning ride will be leaving Dura Cycles at 6:30am.  With 3 groups on the MTBikes.  There will be no road groups heading out this weekend.

Good luck to everyone doing the Pondo Pedal this weekend.

God Bless

Jono Downham

Bandot Toti 60'er Cycle Challenge

This weekend saw a few roadies and mountain bikers from the South Coast riding the Bandot Toti 60'er Cycle Challenge. In the 84km race, congratulations to Burry Stander and Cherise Taylor on winning the mens and ladies race respectively. Congratulations must also go to Bennie Kruger who made it to the podium, with stiff competition, claiming a 3rd place in the Vets 50+ Category. His time was 2h21. Brian Lindecke came in first from the South Coast in a time of 2h21. Heather Malan did a time of 2h38 taking 4th place in the Vets Ladies, Fred Van Zyl finished in 2h49, followed by Mark Bolton and Grant Richardson in 2h52. Rob Bartlett completed the 69km race in 2h39.

This weekend is the Ingeli Forest Mtb Super Classic. It promises to be a weekend of great fun with a night ride on the Saturday evening and the mountain bike race on Sunday. With a 45km, 30km and 8km ride on Sunday all levels of rider are catered for. An accomodation special is on offer for people wanting to stay over on Saturday night. Contact Ingeli Forest Lodge at 039 553-

0600 for more information. This Thursday afternoon is time trials at Uvongo fishing pier from 16h15 onwards. Saturday will be the normal ride from Dura Cycles at 6:30am with 3 mountain bike groups going out. Good luck to everyone participating in the SA XC Champs in Johannesburg this weekend. We hope to see some good results from our Bundu Basher riders. God Bless and have a good week. Heather Malan

Beinsfield - Safire Insurance Super Classic

Last weekend KZN MTBikers heading up to Beinsfield for this years Safire Insurance Super Classic.  With and outstanding turn out it was no doubt that the racing would be hot.  With Brendon David's of Team Jeep taking his firs Super Classic win over Craig Paul and Andrew Hill, he is very chuffed with this long awaited win.  On the Bundu Bashers front Natashka Mowat had some bad luck half way into the race puncturing her rear wheel which pushed her out of the leading jersey of the Vet Ladies.  She managed to get her puncture fixed and was back on the bike to claim 2nd Best Ladies.  Master Men Johan Potgieter was having a great ride but also managed to slice his tyre which put him out of the race - Unlucky Johan.

The Dura Cycles Time Trial is now well under way and is a showing very positive results for all riders.  With most riders bettering their times it is interesting to see who will take the Van Der Spuy Boys off the Podium.

All the best to "Futureboy"  Justin Porteous for this weekends SA Xterra in Knysna. 

Thursday ride is cancelled but Saturday morning ride will leave Dura Cycles 6:30am.  4 MTB Groups and 1 road group will head out.  All are welcome.

Next weekend is the very popular Ingeli Forest Super Classic.  You can get your entries in on Elitetiming.  It is going to be an awesome event so be sure to not miss out.

Thats it for this week.

God Bless

Jono Downham

Some Cool Stories

Dura Cycles With not much racing on the weekend we dont have to much to report on. I do however have some cool stories to share. With the Dura Cycles Saturday morning ride having a massive turn out, we new we would be in for some interesting riding. Taking the fast group out, with The Mr Price Specialized team riding with us the Dura boys were itching to go. With some heavy technical stuff it was full of falls, probably one of the falls of the year must go to Our local champ Burry Stander. High siding off the edge of a river bank Burry found himself almost fully submerged and the laughing stock of the group. Its just awesome to know that this machine is actually human. To make up for this fall, he then procceded to ride up a hill that is labelled unrideable. Was amazing.

This Thursday is we will be doing the Dura Cycles Time Trial, to meet at Uvongo Pier between 4:15 to 5pm to set your time. Everyone is welcome so feel free to come test the legs.

Saturday morning ride will leave Dura Cycles 6:30am. With 4 MTB groups heading out. There will be NO road ride this weekend but keep an eye open for when we will next meet up to hit the Tar.

Dura Cycles Road Cycling Club is now officially up and running and anyone interested can get there membership details from Heather Malan on 0393157359

Thats it for this week.

God Bless
Jono Downham

Sardine Super Classic 2010

With the weekends festivities over, we can look back to a great weekend of outdoor activities. Ranging from trail running, Multi Sport sports events and last but certainly not least MTBiking. With a host of of great results from our local athletes. Justin Porteous [Future Boy] finishing 3rd overall in the Time Freight Multi sport event. Burry Stander winning the 45km in an unbelievable time of 1hr41min just over 3mins on 2nd place Craig Paul. The next Bundu Basher to cross the line was Evan Van Der Spuy in 10th overall and 1st in his age group, followed closely by Nick Porteous in a time of 1hr 55min. In the ladies Race Charise Taylor crossed the line in 1st place followed by Candice Neethling in 2nd. Hayley Smith was 4th overall and 1st in her age group followed by Nicola Freitas in 2nd in her age group. Danie Otto finished 3rd Vet,Nataschka Mowat crossed the line in 1st place in Vet ladies. Charles Stander was the 1st Masters man home with Nicky Smith coming home in 3rd in the masters.Grand Masters was won by none other than John Mowat. Dave Kinsey finished 3rd Grand Masters which was an excellent result considering that this was his first 45km race.


To see all results you can visit www.roag.co.za click on the Mr Price link. Thanks must go to the Sponsors of this years Nuform Dura Cycles Sardine Super Classic. You can go on www.sardinesuperclassic.co.za to view pics of the weekend as well as all who made the event a possibility. 


A big thanks to all Bundu Bashers who helped in making the event such a success. To South Coast Tourism, Nuform, Dura Cycles, Anytime Holidays for your generous contributions to the event.

This Thursday will be a ride leaving Dura Cycles at 3pm.We will ride medium/fast pace so feel free to come along. Saturday morning ride leaving Dura Cycles 6:30am.With 4 groups on the MTBikes and 2 road groups, all are welcome.


This Sunday is the Glengary MTB race.With a new track and great single track riding, would be a good race to attend.

Thats it for this week.

God Bless

Jono Downham

SA XC Cup Series

The final leg of the SA XC Cup Series was held last weekend in Nelspriet. With some of our local riders it was no question that they had to attend the race to defend there podium positions. With beautiful conditions and a tough technical track. It was no doubt that the racing was going to be tougher than ever. With an impressive result from our ladies section, Haley Smith 1st, Candice Neethling 1st, as well as in the men's section, Evan Van Der Spuy had an epic challenge and ended up 2nd, James Ried 1st. Burry Stander dominated his class to finish over 2mins ahead of second place even with having some technical problems that cost him over 2 mins in the pits. Gary Neethling had an great race finishing in 2nd in Vet B. Moving closer to home,the Howick Super Classic was held last Sunday, Brandon Venter Even after taking a heavy fall landing on his head managed a second in his age Category.

What's ahead for this week. Thursday afternoon ride will be cancelled due to the Nuform Dura Cycles Sardine Super classic tribal ride taking place Thursday morning.

For those that are keen to test there night riding skill feel free to come along to the Pont in Port Edward at 6pm Friday for what is fast becoming one of KZNs best night rides.

Saturday morning outride from Dura Cycles will be cancelled, so pull in to the Pont for a morning trail Run. With distances of 8/16km there is fun for everyone. During the course of the day there will be a Time Freight Multi Sport race hosted by Max Cluer as well as great entertainment and fun for the whole family.

Sundays main race will kick off at 9am. There are 3 distances 10/25/45 kms. All are welcome to attend.  You do have the opportunity to enter on the day.

If you need any further details please contact Arthur on 0828549167.

That's it for this week.

God Bless
Jono Downham

2 Weeks until the Nuform Dura Cycles Sardine Super Classic

With only two weeks to go until the Nuform Dura cycles Sardine Super Classic. Excitement is mounting amongst the riders. This event will be offering a host of different events from Thursdays Trail Ride With Jan Man, Friday Night Ride Through Clear Water Trails. Saturday Mornings Trail Run, Saturday afternoons Time Freight Multi Sport which so happens to be the first on the coast. The weekends events climaxing with the Mountain Biking on the Sunday morning.  Its going to be a great day fulled with awesome riding, nature walks for the bird watches and nature lovers. The event will have three distances which will cater for all abilities, with a 10km Fun Ride, 25km intermediate and the Classic 45km ride. The event has been Running for 9 years and has grown to become one of the favorites for many.

So get your entries in to avoid disappointment as numbers are limited for the Sundays Cycling Events.  Go to www.roag.co.za to register. To check out more on the Classic go to www.sardinesuperclassic.co.za

This Thursday there will be no Dura Cycles outride as most of the athletes will be attending the last of the SA National XC Races. Good luck to everyone taking part.

Please make note that the Saturday morning outride will meeting in the Shelly Center under cover parking at 6:30am for a ride with a difference. All are welcome. Bring some cash for Breakfast at Mojo's for after the ride.

Thats it for this week.

Remember to keep the legs turning at this chilly time.

God Bless
Jono Downham
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