JAG AllStars at Stage 3:
Today’s course caused a lot of chaos for the riders. Some of the pro-riders, including Songo.Info, ended up with 2mins time penalty for taking shortcuts on the course.
Today’s course caused a lot of chaos for the riders. Some of the pro-riders, including Songo.Info, ended up with 2mins time penalty for taking shortcuts on the course.
While the whole group of riders (approx 40 of them) extended their course by another 20kms as if the 73km’s course was not long enough…A human error? Or a technical glitch?
Our JAG AllStars arrived at the start line in mixed moods. Mike’s and Braam’s teams were both in high spirits. Interviewed by us Breyton talked about yesterday’s mental and physical challenge while looking forward to a much shorter course today - with Linus being quiet as a mouse…
Our JAG AllStars arrived at the start line in mixed moods. Mike’s and Braam’s teams were both in high spirits. Interviewed by us Breyton talked about yesterday’s mental and physical challenge while looking forward to a much shorter course today - with Linus being quiet as a mouse…
Marius and Christiaan looking strong as well, with a slight wobble in Big Man’s walk but with so much energy to fire up the whole SpringBok squad (must have been all these ProNutro bars we gave them last night at diner).
Bafana Bafana star Mark Fish swung past us complaining of a sore bottom from continuously falling the day before….
Bafana Bafana star Mark Fish swung past us complaining of a sore bottom from continuously falling the day before….
With comments as per above we could only hope that the race day will finish off on a good note.
While out on route we learned that Mark is out of the race (approx 20 kms towards the finish line) due to very bad blisters, which had been diagnosed as 3rd degree burns by the medical team at one of the water points.
Arriving at the vantage point we welcomed PRAGMA (Mike’s team) and found out that even though Mike’s riding strong his partner John had suffered from nausea the whole morning.
Added to this picture were Breyton and Linus having a hard time climbing up the hills, followed by news of Marius and Christiaan riding the wrong way due to which they might have not finished before the cut off time…
The expectations were high but the current picture was far from perfect….
Even though the day finished with most of JAG AllStars teams, apart from JAG Vuvuzelas, completing Stage 3.
Cyclelab/JAG Warriors (Marius and Christiaan) arrived at the finish after the official cut off time, which had however been extended due to all 40 riders taking the wrong turn off.
The latest development of the day was to learn that the spirit of ABSA/JAG Vuvuzelas team will carry on as the race progresses. Owen Hannie will pair up with another ABSA rider, who lost his partner today, and together they’ll continue to support the JAG Foundation.
With 6 teams still in the running to support the Mighty Metres cause the Epic race continues tomorrow….
While out on route we learned that Mark is out of the race (approx 20 kms towards the finish line) due to very bad blisters, which had been diagnosed as 3rd degree burns by the medical team at one of the water points.
Arriving at the vantage point we welcomed PRAGMA (Mike’s team) and found out that even though Mike’s riding strong his partner John had suffered from nausea the whole morning.
Added to this picture were Breyton and Linus having a hard time climbing up the hills, followed by news of Marius and Christiaan riding the wrong way due to which they might have not finished before the cut off time…
The expectations were high but the current picture was far from perfect….
Even though the day finished with most of JAG AllStars teams, apart from JAG Vuvuzelas, completing Stage 3.
Cyclelab/JAG Warriors (Marius and Christiaan) arrived at the finish after the official cut off time, which had however been extended due to all 40 riders taking the wrong turn off.
The latest development of the day was to learn that the spirit of ABSA/JAG Vuvuzelas team will carry on as the race progresses. Owen Hannie will pair up with another ABSA rider, who lost his partner today, and together they’ll continue to support the JAG Foundation.
With 6 teams still in the running to support the Mighty Metres cause the Epic race continues tomorrow….
Results Stage 3:
ABSA/JAG Legends - Erica Green and Willie Engelbrecht - finish time: 5:05.07 position: 19
ABSA/JAG Vuvuzelas - Owen Hannie and Mark Fish - finish time: Mark couldn't finish because of medical reasons
ABSA/JAG Pocket Rockets - Breyton Paulse and Linus van Onselen - finish time: 7:17.26 position: 305
PRAGMA/JAG 200 Kilogrames of Racing Snakes - Mike Bayly and John Swanepoel - finish time: Official time not available
PRAGMA/JAG Living Ball - Braam van Straaten and Corne Klem - finish time: 5:26.34 position: 147
CYCLELAB/ JAG Warriors - Marius Hurter and Christiaan Schutte - finish time: Official time not available
Songo.info
Songo.info
Burry Stander & Christoph Sauser 3:19.38 (1st)
Trek
Lukas & Mathias Fluckiger 3:19.48 (2nd)
Trek – Brentjens
Bart Brentjens & Chris Jongewaard (3rd)
Cycle LAB Toyota
Shan Wilson & Andrew Mclean 3:46.05 (2nd Masters)
Burry Stander & Christoph Sauser 3:19.38 (1st)
Trek
Lukas & Mathias Fluckiger 3:19.48 (2nd)
Trek – Brentjens
Bart Brentjens & Chris Jongewaard (3rd)
Cycle LAB Toyota
Shan Wilson & Andrew Mclean 3:46.05 (2nd Masters)
Mighty Metres 1km run at Stage 3 of the ABSA Cape Epic: Villiersdorp to Greyton
As a precursor to the front riders arriving at the finish line of stage 3, 40 children from local Greyton primary schools gathered together at the start line stretching and flexing in readiness for their 1km Mighty Metres Challenge.
The group walked towards the 1km starting point under a gentle Greyton morning sky. Starting their challenge with a blow of a whistle this barefoot group of enthusiastic youngsters sprinted towards the finish line of stage 3.
Angela Dickinson and Denver Jacobs were the front runners to take the 1st place, followed closely on their heels by the 2nd and 3rd place boy and girl. Deidre Erasmus, volunteer from the Emil Wede High School, commented: “The kids were complaining that 1km was just too short!”
Bron Villet, Mighty Metres programme director, responded by saying that: “Perhaps, next year, we should consider a 5km route for these energetic and keen runners.”
The culmination of the 1km Mighty Metres challenge was the opportunity for some of these kids to watch the stage winners’ presentation, followed by a photo opportunity with the winners of today’s stage: SONGO.INFO team – Christoph Sauser and Burry Stander.
Mighty Metres 1km run at Stage 3 of the ABSA Cape Epic: Villiersdorp to Greyton
As a precursor to the front riders arriving at the finish line of stage 3, 40 children from local Greyton primary schools gathered together at the start line stretching and flexing in readiness for their 1km Mighty Metres Challenge.
As a precursor to the front riders arriving at the finish line of stage 3, 40 children from local Greyton primary schools gathered together at the start line stretching and flexing in readiness for their 1km Mighty Metres Challenge.
The group walked towards the 1km starting point under a gentle Greyton morning sky. Starting their challenge with a blow of a whistle this barefoot group of enthusiastic youngsters sprinted towards the finish line of stage 3.
Angela Dickinson and Denver Jacobs were the front runners to take the 1st place, followed closely on their heels by the 2nd and 3rd place boy and girl. Deidre Erasmus, volunteer from the Emil Wede High School, commented: “The kids were complaining that 1km was just too short!”
Bron Villet, Mighty Metres programme director, responded by saying that: “Perhaps, next year, we should consider a 5km route for these energetic and keen runners.”
The culmination of the 1km Mighty Metres challenge was the opportunity for some of these kids to watch the stage winners’ presentation, followed by a photo opportunity with the winners of today’s stage: SONGO.INFO team – Christoph Sauser and Burry Stander.
Mighty Metres 1km run at Stage 3 of the ABSA Cape Epic: Villiersdorp to Greyton
As a precursor to the front riders arriving at the finish line of stage 3, 40 children from local Greyton primary schools gathered together at the start line stretching and flexing in readiness for their 1km Mighty Metres Challenge.
The group walked towards the 1km starting point under a gentle Greyton morning sky. Starting their challenge with a blow of a whistle this barefoot group of enthusiastic youngsters sprinted towards the finish line of stage 3.
Angela Dickinson and Denver Jacobs were the front runners to take the 1st place, followed closely on their heels by the 2nd and 3rd place boy and girl. Deidre Erasmus, volunteer from the Emil Wede High School, commented: “The kids were complaining that 1km was just too short!”
Bron Villet, Mighty Metres programme director, responded by saying that: “Perhaps, next year, we should consider a 5km route for these energetic and keen runners.”
The culmination of the 1km Mighty Metres challenge was the opportunity for some of these kids to watch the stage winners’ presentation, followed by a photo opportunity with the winners of today’s stage: SONGO.INFO team – Christoph Sauser and Burry Stander.
Angela Dickinson and Denver Jacobs were the front runners to take the 1st place, followed closely on their heels by the 2nd and 3rd place boy and girl. Deidre Erasmus, volunteer from the Emil Wede High School, commented: “The kids were complaining that 1km was just too short!”
Bron Villet, Mighty Metres programme director, responded by saying that: “Perhaps, next year, we should consider a 5km route for these energetic and keen runners.”
The culmination of the 1km Mighty Metres challenge was the opportunity for some of these kids to watch the stage winners’ presentation, followed by a photo opportunity with the winners of today’s stage: SONGO.INFO team – Christoph Sauser and Burry Stander.
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