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South African National Cup Series #1 - 2

Jonkershoek, South Africa, January 10-11, 2009

Photos

Race 2 - January 11: Downhill,

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Images by Gary Perkin

• Andrew Neethling catches air during his first run.
• Andrew Neethling pushes the limits on his first run, which ended up giving him the winning time.
• Rika Olivier's sub-three-minute time gave her a comfortable win in the women's event.
• The top five men overall: Pierre van der Merwe (fifth), Jonty Neethling (third), Andrew Neethling (first), Johann Potgieter (second) and Gary Barnard (fourth).
• The top three women overall: Vicky Phillips (third), Rika Olivier (first) and Gina Nixon (second).
• The extreme heat and dust made conditions tougher for the spectators than the riders.

Race 1 - January 10: Cross country,

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• Burry Stander confirmed his world-class status when he charged to a dominant victory in the pro-elite men's race.
• Julia Colvin (third), Sara Muhl (first) and Tania Raats (second) share a laugh after claiming the first three places in the women's race.
• A field of more than 300 of South Africa's top cross-country racers did battle on the 8.2km course.
• Few international mountain bike race venues can boast the scenic beauty of Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch.
• The first five men in the pro-elite category: Max Knox (fourth), Johnny Kritzinger (third), Burry Stander (first), Renay Goustra (second) and Craig Paul (fifth).