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<\/a><\/p>\nStage 3 \/\/ Image credit: Cherie Vale NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/span><\/p>\n Although crossing the finish line 26 seconds ahead of Team Infocus Racing on Day Three, Team Pendale\u2019s combined finishing time for Stages 1 \u2013 3 secured them an overall 2nd place on the podium at the end of the 2013 FNB W2W MTB Adventure.<\/p>\n According to Owen Green, Team Infocus Racing, the event was definitely worth his trip down from Zambia. \u201cStage One was muddy, but rideable. Stage Two was a real mountain biker\u2019s course, while Stage Three was a nice way to finish the event. Ian and Andrew kept us on our toes the entire time. We\u2019d start out faster than them, but they\u2019d always catch us so we were always looking over our shoulders. The FNB W2W MTB Adventure is tough, but very enjoyable and rewarding. You start in the vineyards and finish at the sea. I\u2019ll definitely be back next year\u201d. Team Infocus Racing completed all three days of racing in a combined time of 11 hours 45 minutes 19 seconds. Team Pendale\u2019s Ian Franken and Andrew McPherson placed second, while Team Steve\u2019s Cragg\u2019s Robert Cragg and Steven Hirst finished third.<\/p>\n Karyn Southgate and Samantha Harrington of Team Bolle Babes claimed gold completing the three stages of the 2013 FNB W2W MTB Adventure in a combined time of 13 hours 41 minutes 08 seconds. \u201cToday was beautiful,\u201d said a very happy Southgate. \u201cIt is clear that a lot of effort has been put into building the FNB W2W MTB routes. The event has been amazing and has definitely lived up to my expectations. I\u2019ll be recommending it to all my friends\u201d. Team Tag Team\u2019s Miriam Stronkhorst and Caren Mills placed second, while Team JK\u2019s Carolyn Arnazold and Jaci Nutman finished third.<\/p>\n