{"id":15292,"date":"2019-11-03T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-03T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2019\/11\/03\/maree-wins-tshwane-classic-with-broken-finger-r8001\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T19:50:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T19:50:04","slug":"maree-wins-tshwane-classic-with-broken-finger-r8001","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/maree-wins-tshwane-classic-with-broken-finger-r8001\/","title":{"rendered":"Maree Wins Tshwane Classic With Broken Finger"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seasoned Team ENZA\/PBC rider David Maree rode to one of the most illustrious victories of his career at the Bestmed Tshwane Classic this morning, with a broken finger.<\/p>\n

Defending champion Dylan Girdlestone (Office Guru) attacked with 2km to go and only Maree followed him. \u201cWhen Dylan attacked nobody followed. I was amazed that nobody reacted. I knew I had to go,\u201d said Maree afterwards.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-62657-0-67002900-1572803902.jpg\"<\/a>David Maree throws his hands in the air as he crosses the finish line to win the Bestmed Tshwane Classic. Photo credit: Jetline Action Photo.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI went hard to get to him and thankfully bridged the gap. With 500 metres to go I wacked it and managed to get the jump on Dylan. I was amazed that I managed to stay away!\u201d<\/p>\n

Maree rode in solo with 10 metres separating him from Girdlestone.<\/p>\n

Maree crashed two weeks ago and broke his finger. He had surgery on the finger a week ago. \u201cFortunately, I don\u2019t need fingers to pedal,\u201d he smiled.<\/p>\n

Nick James rounded off the men\u2019s podium with Travis Barret coming in fourth and Jason Oosthuizen fifth.<\/p>\n

In the women\u2019s race Kim le Court got the jump on the field in the final 300 metres, claiming a well-deserved win for Demacon. Her teammate and defending champion, Carla Oberholzer, came in second with Jo van der Winkel in third.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-62657-0-50477900-1572803901.jpg\"<\/a>Kim le Court rides to victory in the Bestmed Tshwane Classic. Photo credit: Jetline Action Photo.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a wonderful gesture the pro teams announced at the prize giving function that they are donating their prize money to the event charities.<\/p>\n

On the day after South Africa\u2019s rugby players made the country proud, today South Africa\u2019s recreational and professional cyclists didn\u2019t disappoint either with the streets of Pretoria being closed for the day to host the city\u2019s signature mass participation ride.<\/p>\n

The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Steven Mokgalapa, also got in on the act. He took part in the 20km route option and engaged with cyclists for almost two hours at the start line.<\/p>\n

\n\"ccs-62657-0-69549200-1572803903.jpg\"<\/a>The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Stevens Mokgalapa, at the start line of the Bestmed Tshwane Classic. Photo credit: Jetline Action Photo.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThis is such a wonderful occasion for Tshwane, and we are committed to growing this event as our big cycling day,\u201d said Mokgalapa. \u201cWe will ensure that the Bestmed Tshwane Classic remains an annual event on the city\u2019s calendar and that it receives the city\u2019s full support.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the heat of the action the elite men took the wrong split at the bottom of the Tom Jenkins climb, where the 50km route option continued straight, and bypassed the climb, but it didn\u2019t damp the excitement of the day\u2019s festivities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe would like to thank the city for helping us to create this wonderful day for cyclists,\u201d said event organiser Mauritz Meyer. \u201cThis event has been an amazing journey and we have worked tirelessly with the Tshwane Metro to try and ensure a controlled riding environment in the city and in Centurion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe route control in the city has again improved from last year and we are happy that the route tweaks enabled this,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

In addition to the popular road race, which runs through Centurion, past Hartbeespoort Dam and back on the N4 before heading into the streets of Pretoria, the Hectic Promotions non-profit company also offering a packed entertainment program for the whole family at the Voortrekker Monument and thousands of residents attended the festivities.<\/p>\n

There were kids\u2019 races, a fun run, a kermesse as well as guided tours of the Monument and a Recycling Expo.<\/p>\n

\n<\/p>\n

Results:<\/h2>\n

Elite Men:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. David Maree\n<\/li>\n
  2. Dylan Girdlestone\n<\/li>\n
  3. Nick James\n<\/li>\n
  4. Travis Barret\n<\/li>\n
  5. Jason Oosthuizen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Elite women:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Kim le Court\n<\/li>\n
    2. Carla Oberholzer\n<\/li>\n
    3. Jo van de Winkel\n<\/li>\n
    4. Frances Janse van Rensburg\n<\/li>\n
    5. Parys Edwards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Junior Men:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Tiano Da Silva\n<\/li>\n
      2. Travis Stedman\n<\/li>\n
      3. Dian Janjetich<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Licensed Vet Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Desray Foyn\n<\/li>\n
        2. Marisa<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Veteran Men 30+:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Adolph Krige\n<\/li>\n
          2. Franco Ferreira\n<\/li>\n
          3. Egon Campbell<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Veteran Men 40+:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Johan van Rooyen\n<\/li>\n
            2. Justin Erasmus\n<\/li>\n
            3. Carl Lotter<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Veteran Men 50+:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. Andrew Westaway\n<\/li>\n
              2. Jorge Faria\n<\/li>\n
              3. John Privett\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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