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<\/a><\/p>\nRenay Groustra and Nico Pfitzemaier of Team RSA Web\/Bridge claimed their second stage win at the FNB Wines2Whales (W2W) Mountain Bike (MTB) Race at Oak Valley Sport Field (Elgin) on Saturday, 09 November 2013 after completing the 69km Stage Two in a mind blowing time of 02h41. Photo Credit ~ Cherie Vale \/ NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cToday was amazing and played into our hands,\u201d said Groustra. \u201cWe dropped a chain in the first single track. Darren Lill and Andrew Hill took the lead, but then Darren also dropped a chain at the Paul Cluver Amphi Theatre. We kept a steady tempo, as they did when we dropped a chain. We struggled up the climbs and decided to push where we are strongest, the single track. We just kept it steady, with me grabbing food for Nico at the water points. The amazing suspension bridges at Paul Cluver just blew my mind. Stage Three could be rather treacherous and rocky. There\u2019s no reason for us to push the pace, so we\u2019ll just sit on the wheels\u201d. Johann Rabie and Hanco Kachelhoffer of Team EAI Reeds Nuwater came in second, while Darren Lill and Andrew Hill of Team Cannondale Blend finished third.<\/p>\n Jennie Stenerhage in action on the day. Photo Credit ~ Cherie Vale \/ NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/span><\/p>\n Yolande De Villiers and Jennie Stenerhage of Team ISUZU 1 once again took the lead in the women\u2019s race completing Stage Two\u2019s 69km route in a deserving time of 03hours11minutes17seconds. \u201cToday was fantastic,\u201d said De Villiers. \u201cThe single track is unbelievable with beautiful trails. The vibe between riders at the water points and on route has been awesome. Although it\u2019s always nice to race the FNB W2W, it\u2019s also a fun event. Tomorrow we\u2019ll focus on being consistent as anything can happen. Winning Stage Three will be the cherry on the cake\u201d. Ashleigh Moffatt and Candice Neethling of Team BMC Velolife came in second, while Hanlie Booyens and Sharon Laws of Team Food Lover\u2019s Market 5 finished third.<\/p>\n Paul Cordes and Yolande Speedy of Team asg MTB Academy were the first mixed team to cross the finish line on Saturday, 09 November 2013, completing the 69km Stage Two of the FNB Wines2Whales MTB Race in a time of 03hours09minutes38seconds. Seen here: Yolande Speedy and Paul Cordes in action on the day. Photo Credit ~ Jetline Action photo<\/span><\/p>\n Paul Cordes and Yolande Speedy of Team asg MTB Academy were the first mixed team to cross the finish line on the day, completing the 69km stage in a time of 03hours09minutes38seconds. \u201cToday\u2019s start was not as rude, there wasn\u2019t a big hill to go up,\u201d laughs Cordes. \u201cThe route was very different from stage one. It was flatter, which meant we had to work a lot. The route builders did a good job with the bridges at Paul Cluver. They\u2019ve managed to build something quite specialized. Going into Stage Three we\u2019ll pretty much do the same as with the first two stages, ride for fun\u201d. Sarita Swart and Nizaam Esa of Team Asrin Cycling came in second, while Sunet Geldenhuys and Vaughn Roux of Team The Surgical Institute finished third.<\/p>\n Stage Two saw riders having to complete a 69km route that started and finished at Oak Valley Sport Field (Elgin). Riders were treated to a route that consisted of 90% single track that combined a spectacular network of trails from Oak Valley, Paul Cluver, Thandi and Lebanon.<\/p>\n Renay Groustra in action on the day. Photo Credit ~ Cherie Vale \/ NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/span><\/p>\n The following teams are in the lead going into Stage Three on Sunday, 10 November 2013<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n Men: <\/strong>Renay Groustra and Nico Pfitzenmaier of Team RSA Web\/Bridge, followed by Darren Lill and Andrew Hill of Team Cannondale Blend in second place and Hanco Kachelhoffer and Johann Rabie in third.<\/p>\n Women: <\/strong>Yolande De Villiers and Jennie Stenerhage of Team ISUZU 1, followed by Ashleigh Moffatt and Candice Neethling in second place and Hanlie Booyens and Sharon Laws in third.<\/p>\n Mixed: <\/strong>Paul Cordes and Yolande Speedy of Team asg MTB Academy, followed by Niel Du Pisani and Tandi Kitching of Team BroSis in second place and Sunet Geldenhuys and Vaughn Roux of Team The Surgical Institute in third.<\/p>\n NEXT UP: Stage Three \/ Sunday, 10 November 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n 77km \/ 1450m Elevation Gain<\/p>\n The Official Food Supplier of the FNB W2W MTB events, Food Lover\u2019s Market<\/strong> is known for placing great emphasis on value, quality and an exceptional retail experience. At the FNB W2W MTB events Food Lover\u2019s Market will be meeting all the essential food requirements of the riders over the three day period both on route and in the race village.<\/p>\n Follow us on Twitter<\/span><\/em><\/strong>:<\/em><\/strong>\t \t @w2wmtb<\/strong><\/p>\n Like our Facebook page<\/span><\/em><\/strong>:\t<\/em><\/strong>Wines2Whales<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information on the FNB Wines2Whales MTB events contact 076 118 0874, e-mail entries@wines2whales.co.za <\/a>or visit www.wines2whales.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n Video Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n