This past weekend was the 2nd round of the national cross country series, at the fountains, in Pretoria...and was sure to be a very exciting race!

We set off at 12:15, with an unexpected whistle as the commasaire was a bit confused with the times. A fast start on a flat road leading into a sharp right turn was where most of the placings were decided. The track was fast with absolutely no passing space. After the first climb it was Patrick Belton, Kyle Dorkin, Paul Rodenbach and myself, with Dylan Hattingh following closely behind. It stayed like this for most of the race.

Near the end of the 3rd lap I dropped a bit and pushed myself deeply in the red causing me to fade a bit. Then i got stuck behind an u23 rider giving the leaders even more of a gap. I then decided to just give it my all, ride as smooth as possible and maybe maybe catch up again. I picked up a bit but not enough to get on their wheels. Ended up in 5th. Well done to the rest, it was close!

Thanks for all the support on the track and afterwards. Getting closer! Next weekend I try again in Franschoek.

Till then.
Keep the wheels spinning.

Final results: Patrick, Kyle, Paul, Dylan, Myself.

Today I took part in the Vineyard marathon race at Lourensford combined with the final stage of the Absa Cape Epic. By having some rain throughout the week, I knew it might be quite wet out there and prepared myself for the worst, luckily it was perfect conditions out on the course with some water crossing killing the lube on your chain. Luckily i came prepared!