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<\/a>Kleinhans in action on the day. Photo Credit: Volume Photography.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWinning close to home is always great,\u201d said Kleinhans. \u201cI was excited when I heard that the Fedhealth MTB Challenge would take place at Meerendal. I really like the area and the racing here suits me well. I enjoyed the punchy climbs and the flowing single track. The route isn\u2019t super technical, anyone can ride it, but of course it does become a bit more technical if you\u2019re racing. Mountain biking is not all about racing, that is why the ISUZU MTB Festival is great. It\u2019s a family affair. There is an event for every member of the family, while Meerendal has the best wines. The timing is perfect and the views on route are fantastic. I\u2019ll definitely be back next year.\u201d Derrin Smith came in second, while Nicol Carstens finished third.<\/p>\n
According to De Groot, Stillwater Sports knows how to host great events. \u201cThe Fedhealth MTB Challenge featured open trails and beautiful views. It\u2019s a proper mountain bike race, so you do need to be fit to really enjoy it. I would definitely recommend this race. It is soul candy for a mountain biker. It\u2019s everything that a mountain biker can want and it includes activities for the entire family.\u201d Louise Ferreira came in second, while Diana Carolin finished third. <\/p>\n
Closing off a weekend of exceptional mountain biking as part of the ISUZU MTB Festival Cape Town, mountain bikers that were not yet comfortable with a 60km route could enter the less daunting 35km Fedhealth MTB Challenge or the fun 15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge.<\/p>\n
Stian Pretorius claimed gold in the men\u2019s 35km Fedhealth MTB Challenge in a time of 01 hour 38 minutes 02 seconds. Pierre Goosen came in second, while Dawie Adlem finished third.<\/p>\n
Allison Morton was the rider home in the women\u2019s 35km Fedhealth MTB Challenge with a finishing time of 02 hours 06 minutes 28 seconds. Beaulah Buitendag came in second, while Charmaine Adams finished third.<\/p>\n
Ryan Peter was the first rider to cross the finish line in the men\u2019s 15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge in a time of 36 minutes 11 seconds. Alec Colesk\u00e9 came in second, while Christiaan Badenhorst finished third.<\/p>\n
Hannelle Smith claimed the top spot on the podium in the women\u2019s 15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge in a time of 45 minutes 11 seconds. Kate Rolfe came in second, while Emmerentia Nel finished third.<\/p>\n