{"id":15755,"date":"2018-09-16T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2018\/09\/16\/kruger-mcdougall-crowned-fedhealth-mtb-challenge-champions-r7535\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T05:43:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T05:43:21","slug":"kruger-mcdougall-crowned-fedhealth-mtb-challenge-champions-r7535","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/kruger-mcdougall-crowned-fedhealth-mtb-challenge-champions-r7535\/","title":{"rendered":"Kruger, McDougall crowned Fedhealth MTB Challenge champions"},"content":{"rendered":"

HB Kruger and Amy McDougall took no prisoners in the Fedhealth MTB Challenge +- 60km\/Marathon at Boschendal Farm Estate (The Retreat) on Sunday, 16 September 2018.<\/p>\n

With three events to choose from (a +-60km\/Marathon; a +- 30km\/Half Marathon and a 15km Fun Ride), the 4th annual Fedhealth MTB challenge catered for all levels of mountain bikers, delivering plenty of mountain biking challenges, heaps of family fun and a scenic day out of the city.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-62657-0-19147600-1537101228.jpg\"<\/a>HB Kruger in action during the Fedhealth MTB Challenge +- 60km\/Marathon. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg<\/span><\/p>\n

Crossing the finish line in 02 hours 31 minutes 01 second, Kruger was very happy to successfully defend his title on the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a beautiful day today,\u201d says Kruger. \u201cI\u2019m a local and actually train at Boschendal often so I know the routes. We pushed hard after the 5km mark with four of us riding together. My bike had a mechanical at round about the 10km mark with my chain falling off. I chased back and managed to catch Nicol Carstens and Dylan Rebello. We rode together for approximately 20km. I went hard after Skyfall and managed to open a gap.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNicol and Dylan are really good in the single track, that\u2019s where they put me under pressure,\u201d continues Kruger. \u201cAfter the last water point I just rode at my own pace. The Fedhealth MTB Challenge is really well organised. It\u2019s a fun, family day out. Entering is a no-brainer really. I\u2019m also a Fedhealth member, so taking the win is an awesome feeling. The event is definitely one of my favourites.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nicol Carstens came in second, while Dylan Rebello finished third.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-62657-0-78058000-1537101224.jpg\"<\/a>Amy McDougall in action during the Fedhealth MTB Challenge +- 60km\/Marathon. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg<\/span><\/p>\n

Making her Fedhealth MTB Challenge debut on the day, Amy McDougall secured victory in the women\u2019s +-60km\/Marathon in an impressive time of 03 hours 03 minutes 22 seconds. \u201cI\u2019ve recently moved here from Johannesburg and have only heard good things about the event. I went as hard as I could from the start, but had a bad crash at round about 40km. I was a bit shaken, but had so much fun. The event organisers have put a lot of effort into the trails. It\u2019s beautiful. I\u2019m really happy to win today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marleen Lourens came in second, while Frankie du Toit finished third.<\/p>\n

Defending champion, Jamie Penfold was the rider to beat in the men\u2019s +-30km\/Half Marathon crossing the finish line first in 01 hour 08 minutes 46 seconds. \u201cI competed at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge for the first time in 2017. This year the routes were different, I think they\u2019re actually better. The single track was nice while the atmosphere is really chilled and relaxing. Winning today feels good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johan van Zyl came in second, while Leon Claassen finished third.<\/p>\n

Natia van Heerden was the rider to beat in the women\u2019s +-30km\/Half Marathon. \u201cThe scenery was spectacular,\u201d says van Heerden. \u201cThe trails were great, with free-flowing single track. The river crossings were amazing, just lovely to see. The Half Marathon is definitely a novice-friendly route. It wasn\u2019t too hard, but it still featured single tracks that flowed into berms. Overall it\u2019s a good mix. It was amazing to see the amount of youngsters that were out on the trails today. The girls rode really well. Representing Fedhealth just makes the win extra special.\u201d<\/p>\n

Van Heerden crossed the line in 01 hour 25 minutes 28 seconds. Oliva Penfold came in second, while Caela Whall finished third.<\/p>\n

Jeandre Ungerer crossed the finish line first in the men\u2019s 15km Fun Ride in a time of 33 minutes 41 seconds. Helgardt Nortje came in second, while Robert Phillip Nieuwenhuizen finished third.<\/p>\n

Megan Scholtz was the first rider home in the women\u2019s 15km Fun Ride in a time of 40 minutes 11 seconds. Zoe Green came in second, while Eryn Marais finished third.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you to everyone who joined us at the fourth Fedhealth MTB Challenge at Boschendal Farm Estate! We hope you enjoyed the trails, the scenery, and the atmosphere\u2026 and that you got to relax post-race in true Boschendal style. Apart from the fitness aspect, our aim with this event has always been to create an opportunity for families to enjoy quality time together whilst embracing a healthy lifestyle. I\u2019m delighted to see so many youngsters join their parents \u2013 keep up the good work!\u201d says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer.<\/p>\n

\nRESULTS:<\/strong> 2018 Fedhealth MTB Challenge<\/p>\n

+- 60km \/ Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

1 Hendrik Kruger 02:31:01,
2 Nicol Carstens 02:32:07,
3 Dylan Rebello 02:32:09,
4 Matthew Keyser 02:39:39,
5 Jurgens Uys 02:39:46,
6 Jaco Pelser 02:42:04,
7 Michael Lambrecht 02:43:22,
8 Nicholas Lambrecht 02:43:34,
9 Brett Chilcott 02:44:57,
10 Ryan Lenferna 02:45:14<\/p>\n

Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Amy McDougall 03:03:22,
2 Marleen Lourens 03:10:31,
3 Frankie du Toit 03:18:00,
4 Courtney Webb 03:20:05,
5 Tessa Keers 03:28:01,
6 Louise Bezuidenhout 03:28:34,
7 Robyn Williams 03:34:28,
8 Lucy Etherton 03:42:27,
9 Saskia van der Merwe 03:43:40,
10 Cherise Willeit 03:48:32<\/p>\n

+- 30km \/ Half Marathon<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

1 Jamie Penfold 01:08:46,
2 Johan van Zyl 01:08:46,
3 Leon Claassen 01:08:47,
4 Wilhbert von Ludwig 01:09:12,
5 Tjaart van der Walt 01:09:18,
6 W G van der Walt 01:09:23,
7 Daniel Geldenhuys 01:11:53,
8 Albert Muller 01:12:37,
9 Justin Chesterton 01:12:38,
10 Pierre van der Walt 01:12:41<\/p>\n

Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Natia van Heerden 01:25:28,
2 Oliva Penfold 01:27:58,
3 Caela Whall 01:28:12,
4 Michaaela Beaton 01:28:28,
5 Lu-Mae Malan 01:29:45,
6 Lene du Bois 01:31:55,
7 Mia de Villiers 01:33:15,
8 Nienke Mostert 01:34:59,
9 Christelle Joubert 01:35:02,
10 Andrea Schofmann 01:35:28<\/p>\n

15km \/ Fun Race<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

1 Jeandre Ungerer 00:33:41,
2 Helgardt Nortje 00:33:56,
3 Robert Phillip Nieuwenhuizen 00:34:15,
4 Samuel Cleary 00:34:41,
5 Luca Wiese 00:36:37,
6 Liam Henning 00:36:38,
7 Ryan Koorzen 00:37:20,
8 Connor Kitching 00:37:22,
9 Luke-John Els 00:38:58,
10 Camryn Marais 00:39:07.<\/p>\n

Women<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 Megan Scholtz 00:40:11,
2 Zoe Green 00:43:01,
3 Eryn Marais 00:44:41,
4 Amelie Owens 00:44:56,
5 Mieke van de Merwe 00:44:58,
6 Chloe Kate Chesterton 00:45:22,
7 Kelly Mall 00:46:22,
8 Karin Burger 00:47:12,
9 Alice Keers 00:47:22,
10 Rebecca Jacobs 00:47:22\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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