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I had the privilege of trial riding the 20km track cut for next weekend's Compendium CycleLab MTB Derby. WOW, what fun. The first 8km are SUPER FAST, even the first long climb is an easy gradient, and after that, only 3 short 50m hills. For people like Rowan Jones and myself, who haven't been on the bike for a while, it was such a good "comeback" ride.

For the "Pro's" doing the 40km race, the first 30km are going to be a fast and furious. The first 20km are the same route as the 20km riders, then 10km down into Giba. The climb out will be the main test of stamina, other than that, it will be the fastest pace of the season.

It's going to be a great event for the whole family. To already have 600 pre-entries shows that MTBers are loving their weekend races, specially when they are close to home. And if you haven't been on the bike for a while like me, then the 20km is perfect for you.

The event will also make a substantial contribution to the Jes Foord Foundation on the day on behalf of the sponsors & riders

Get geared up...

Date: Saturday 29 May 2010
Venue: Shongweni Polo Club, Hillcrest
Distances: 40km / 20km / 10km / 5km
Registration: Online or 7am - 8am on the day

All entrants will be in line to WIN a new full suspension KTM bike.

A huge well done to all the CycleLab SuperCycling KZN Club members who braved the 9 days & 930 off km of terrain from Heidelberg to Scottborough. Myles Tyler & Steve McMaster came in 17th overall (11th in their category). Dean Black & Brad Rolfe had an incredible journey, and came 61st (18th in the category).

Considering that Brad (pictured right with Lauren Drummond, their Physio, and Dean Black) only started MTBing seriously about 6 months ago... this was a huge achievement, and inspiration to any MTBer thinking of doing an Epic or Sani. Well done!

Other riders to mention... David Simpson & Yusuf Kadwa: Over 58h30 of riding! Ow.
Andrew McLean & Shan Wilson: 38h22 (winners of the race). Nice.
The Cycle Lab KTM team... Johan Labuschagne & Yolande de Villiers came in 4th (1st in their category)
And Cyclelab 3; Mark Thijs & Graeme Eliott came 28th (7th in their category).

Photo: Lauren Drummond (worth clicking to see the beauty of the Berg!)

You have put in many hours of training over the last few months and you are busy with the final few weeks of preparation as the 2010 Absa Cape Epic looms ahead.

To ensure that you have one less thing to worry about on the day and to reward you for been a committed member of the biggest cycling club in the country, you are invited to join us in the Toyota Cycle Lab hospitality area located at the finish line of every stage of the Absa Cape Epic.

Visit the Station Pub & Grill in the quaint town of Franschhoek. Come sign your name on our `2010 ARGUS WALL`!

A local pub with a casual family orientated atmosphere where children are more than welcome. They offer hearty meals and on Sunday, rest those weary legs, and for those that can still stand, join in for a braai (braai packs available). They are also popular for our fish and chips, ribs or chicken baskets and peri-peri chicken.

10 Springbok Rugby legends including Joel Stransky, Marius Hurter, Craig Jamieson and John Slade will be participating in South Africa’s most challenging cycling event, the Subaru Sani2c mountain bike race from the 3rd to the 5th of March. This thanks to the generous sponsorship from event sponsors BoE Private Clients - many of BoE Private Clients’ staff and clients will also be participating in this gruelling KZN race.

Cyclists from around the world gathered in Joburg on the 15th November for the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge. CycleLab SuperCycling Club bagged 10 firsts!

Jo Van De Winkel grabbed the first victory of her short cycling career by winning the Elite Ladies category at the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge in CycleLab Toyota race team colours! What a way to start your winning career by bagging the big one!

Elite women
1st - Joanna van Winkel (Toyota SuperCycling) 2:47:07

Read the full press release on cyclelab.com
For great photos for the day view the kingofbling website: Mens, Ladies or MTB.

Results here...

Results...

During the 1st World War, British and German soldiers laid down their weapons to exchange food & cigarettes, and play a game of football. After the "Christmas Truce", they picked up their weapons and went back to their trenches to prepare for fighting again. The cessation of violence was entirely unofficial. The troops acted spontaneously from goodwill!
 
Similarly, this year, CycleLab SuperCycling Club and Mr Price Cycle Club, the two largest and most competitive clubs in KZN, are planning on bringing the clubs together for an Amashova After Party.