Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes win 2017 joBerg2c
It was a day all about South Africa on the Old Mutual joBerg2c’s last official race day. South African MTB stars Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes sailed over the line to win day 8, and claimed the event outright for the recently formed PYGA Euro Steel team. In their first joBerg2c – the race across […]
Ride report: Old Mutual Joberg2C Day 7
Day 7 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c saw us leave Glencairn Farm at 8 am this morning, after the absolute luxury of a “sleep-in”. Getting out of bed at 6 am seemed positively relaxed. The pace was fierce from the start as riders vied for a good spot on the much hyped single track. Photo […]
Video: Old Mutual joBerg2C 2017 Day 7 Highlights
Some say it’s a rest day, but it’s still 82kms off road in Day 7 of the 2017 Old Mutual joBerg2c. Sit back and watch the highlights. Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 7 images Another packed clip of Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 7 highlights. 82 kms from Glencairn to MacKenzie Club. Thanks, Em Gatland.
Buys and Beukes consolidate joBerg2c lead
Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (PYGA Euro Steel) continue to dominate the 2017 Old Mutual joBerg2c. On a short, punchy 82km day 7 ride from Glencairn Farm in Himeville to Mackenzie Club near Ixopo, PYGA Euro Steel were able to claim their fourth stage win of the event in a time of 3:00:39. The chasing […]
Video: Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 6 Highlights
A spectacular day 6 in the 2017 edition of Old Mutual joBerg2c. 98kms from Nottingham Road to Glencairn Farm near the Sani Pass. Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 6 images Day 6’s images from Em Gatland of the 2017 Old Mutual joBerg2c. They’re great. Music courtesy of Mann Friday.
Ride report: Old Mutual joBerg2c Day 6
Day 6 saw us leave the tranquil grounds of Clifton School and head to Glencairn Farm in the Underberg. The lead out from Clifton School. Photo credit: Em Gatland I knew it wasn’t going to be a great day for me when I had to reach for a gel five kilometres into the eight kilometre […]
Up and up they go at joBerg2c
Day 6 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c was a 98km ride from Clifton Preparatory School in Nottingham Road to Glencairn Farm near Himeville. The day featured two big climbs, Gumtree (because it’s said that you’ll sell your bike after riding up it) and Slow Poison (because the forestry road ascending never seems to end). Philip […]
Video: Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 5 Highlights
Another long, long day in the saddle of this year’s Old Mutual joBerg2c. 122kms from Emseni Camp to Nottingham Road. Enjoy the highlights with us. Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 5 Images Day 5s images from Old Mutual joBerg2cs camera genius, Em Gatland. Music courtesy of Mann Friday.
Ride report: Old Mutual joBerg2c Day 5
Day 5 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c started with the routine I have developed over the past days. Tent life has become a routine by now. Photo credit: Em Gatland. The morning starts as I wake up before my alarm, sometime between 4 and 5 am, to the rustling of my tent neighbours. I head […]
Phil Buys and Matthys Beukes light up joBerg2c
Although day 5 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c started cold and dreary, PYGA Euro Steel riders Matthys Beukes and Philip Buys had a day of sunshine thanks to an excellent ride and a stage win that also took them into the overall lead. Early into the 120km day from Em’seni in Winterton to Clifton Preparatory […]
Ride report: Old Mutual joBerg2c Day 4
Day four of the Old Mutual joBerg2c saw us leave our scenic camp next to the Sterkfontein Dam and head towards the escarpment before dropping down to Emseni camp. It turned out to be my favourite stage in the race so far. The Sterkfontein Dam was impressive in the early morning light. Photo credit: Em […]
Video: Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 4 Highlights
Day 4 of the Old Mutual joBerg2c is one of the best days on a mountain bike anywhere in the world. We drop off the escarpment down into KZN… Enjoy! Old Mutual joBerg2c 2017 Day 4 Images