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ProNutro Magalies Monster 2010Tuesday, 01 June 2010 08:27
ProNutro Magalies Monster 2010Buffelspoort Golf Course was a hub of excitement on Saturday, 29 May 2010 when South African mountain bikers toed the line to compete in the 9th annual ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic. Andrew McLean was victorious in the open men’s category of the 70km ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic when he crossed the finish line in 3hours24minutes01seconds. According to McLean, the event was great. “This is the first year that I’ve raced the Magalies Monster. The route was really tough and demanding, I just loved it. I especially enjoyed the Monstrous climb as well as all the technical riding. We couldn’t have asked for better weather on the day, it was cool in the morning and warmed up later. The atmosphere amongst my fellow riders was excellent, all in all an Epic event. I will without a doubt be back next year,” says McLean. Jock Green finished second, while Hendrik Kruger placed third. According to women's winner Karien van Jaarsveld, racing close to home was a treat. “The 70km ProNutro Magalies Monster was really tough. The climbs weren’t standard climbs, but technical with lots of rocky sections and single track. The route definitely made me appreciate my dual suspension mountain bike even more. It was awesome being able to take part in an event in Gauteng. The route was well marked with regular water points. I think the event organisers did a great job in putting together an amazing mountain bike race. I had a great day and will definitely be back next year,” says van Jaarsveld who won in 3hours59minutes38seconds. Carla Rowley finished second, while Theresa Ralph placed third. Michael Casey was the first rider across the line in the 45km ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic, while, Caspar Pierre Eksteen finished first in the open men’s category of the 20km ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic. Sandra Leigh Prinsloo managed an impressive first place position in the open women’s category of the 45km ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic, while Lindy Steenkamp finished first in the open women’s category of the 20km ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic. The key draw-card of the ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic was the opportunity afforded riders to traverse the northern slope of the Magaliesberg range along an awesome 9km climb that is affectionately known as the Monster, which captulates the real beauty of the Magaliesberg Mountains with amazing rock formations and pristine vegetation as well as magnificent views of the Buffelspoort Valley. Event-organisers wanted to give all mountain bike enthusiasts the unique opportunity of riding some of the best mountain bike trails in the country, hence the choice between a 20km, 45km and 70km route. These awesome routes included mountains, tough climbs, technical-single-track, undulating jeep-track, adrenaline-pumping down hills and pure countryside – everything a quality mountain bike route should have and all this in the heart of the Magaliesberg Mountain Range. For more information on the action packed ProNutro Magalies Monster Mountain Bike Classic contact Stillwater Sport & Entertainment on (021) 883 – 2413, email entries@stillwatersports.com or visit www.stillwatersports.com.
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