Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes claim Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage win

Matthys Beukes (far left) and Philip Buys enjoyed a perfect first day in Yellow by winning Stage 3 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo by Zoon Cronje/Nikon/Xtremedia

South Africa’s Yellow Jersey wearers, Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes (SCOTT Factory Racing) claimed a second consecutive stage win when they outsprinted a small lead group on Stage 3 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage race on Wednesday.

Second place went to the German Team Bulls pair of Tim Bohme and Simon Stiebjahn with South Africans Lourens Luus and Adriaan Louw (Fairview Elite) filling the final podium spot. Buys and Beukes retain their General Classification lead of 3 minutes 26 seconds over Team Bulls.

In the women’s race, the Biogen Toyota Cape Brewing Co. pair of Robyn de Groot (RSA) and Jennie Stenerhag (SWE) claimed their 4th successive stage victory, also in a sprint finish, against Asrin Cycling’s Catherine Williamson (GBR) and Alice Pirard (BEL) and maintained their overall 13-minute lead.

After Tuesday’s gruelling stage, which culminated with a mountaintop finish at the summit of the iconic Swartberg Pass; and with Thursday’s brutal Stage 4 looming, the riders appeared to consolidate somewhat on Wednesday’s Stage 3 over 107km from Prince Albert to De Rust.

In the men’s race, a pack of 5 teams reached the final 20km in the lead group – SCOTT Factory Racing, Team Bulls, EAI Cycling, Fairview RECM (Lourens Luus and Adriaan Louw) and Asrin Cycling’s (James Reid and Herman Persteiner). Unfortunately for Asrin Cycling, Persteiner encountered a mechanical with his chain, which eliminated them from the final dash.

The remaining quartet shared the workload into a strong headwind, but rode a tactical approach to the finish, which included 2 90-degree turns and a slightly uphill finishing straight.

Jennie Stenerhag (far right) and Robyn de Groot look back down the finishing straight after getting a small gap on their rivals in the final sprint. Photo by Zoon Cronje/Nikon/Xtremedia

“We predicted this morning the stage might finish in a sprint so were ready for it. We’ve discussed our sprinting tactics quite a bit, but didn’t have to implement them today as Simon (Stiebjahn) made the first move and we were forced to react. Matthys went after him and I watched Tim (Bohme). Simon faded a bit and that allowed both Matthys and I to go across the line ahead of them,” explained Buys.

“We accepted with about 10km to go that it would come down to a sprint,” said De Groot. “Catherine and Alice rode really well today and we knew that we’d have to be tactically smart to beat them. Fortunately we got our timing right and were able to win. We still have a 13-minute lead, but it’s not big enough to allow us to relax, especially with tomorrow’s big stage.”

Thursday’s Stage 4 is likely to be the most decisive of the 2014 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek. With 2690m of ascent in 109km, it promises to make or break podium ambitions. It could also prove the toughest test for many of the amateurs, who are aiming to just complete the event.

The stage starts with a 25km steady drag before taking riders through the dry, rocky Kammanassie Mountains and over to the forested coastal belt area of George. The contrasts on this stage are remarkable and could well contribute to a General Classification shake-up.

“It will be a tough stage tomorrow. But Matthys and I will not be riding defensively. We’re keen to push the technical sections hard, but will stay as safe as possible,” revealed Buys.

In the other team racing categories, South Africans Brian Lennox and Hannes Hanekom (Klein Karoo Giants) were the top Amateurs, moving into the GC lead in the process. South Africans Kobus and Fienie Barnard (Klein Karoo Mixed), won the sprint for the stage, but are still second on GC to Germans Max Friedrich and Jana Mischance (Firebike Tomotion by Blacktusk).

Heinz Zorweg (AUT) and Bartie Bucher (SUI) of Team Meerendal Wheeler 2 claimed a 4th consecutive stage win and further extended their category lead; while South Africans Johan Labuschagne and Gerrie Beukes (Klein Karoo Veterans) secured a second successive stage win and moved to within less than a minute off Veteran category leaders Fanie Venter and Wayne McDuling (Pynfabriek) in the overall.

In the Solo men’s division, Travis Walker (RSA) won the stage in his category and moved into the General Classification lead, while Christine Janse van Rensburg (RSA), claimed another stage and extended her overall lead in the Solo women’s race.

For more information on the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek, visit www.capepioneer.co.za. For race updates, follow @BridgeCPT on twitter and Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek on Facebook.

The field of over 400 riders is stretched out under the fast early pace during the opening kilometres of Stage 3 of the Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo Zoon Cronje/Nikon/Xtremedia

Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek 2014
Stage 3
Leading results
Men:
1 Philip Buys (RSA) / Matthys Beukes (RSA) – SCOTT Factory Racing 3:54:35
2 Simon Stiebjahn (GER) / Tim Bohme (GER) – Team Bulls 3:54:35
3 Adriaan Louw (RSA) / Lourens Luus (RSA) – Fairview Elite 3:54:37
4 Johann Rabie (RSA) / Gawie Combrinck (RSA) – EAI South Africa 3:54:39
5 James Reid (RSA) / Herman Persteiner (AUT) – Asrin Cycling 3:56:38

Women:
1 Jennie Stenerhag (SWE) / Robyn de Groot (RSA) – Biogen Toyota Cape Brewing Co 4:33:03
2 Catherine Williamson (GBR) / Alice Pirard (BEL) Asrin Cycling 2 4:33:10
3 Theresa Ralph (RSA) / Esther Suss (SUI) – Meerendal Wheeler 1 4:41:00

Amateur:
1 Brian Lennox (RSA) / Hannes Hanekom (RSA) – Klein Karoo Giants 04:19:47
2 Jaco Ferreira (RSA) / Alexander Lamberts (RSA) – Columbia Europcar Bridge 4:32:35
3 James Tennent (RSA) / David Garrett (RSA) – Giant 2 4:30:42

Veteran men:
1 Johan Labuschagne (RSA) / Gerrie Beukes (RSA) Klein Karoo Veterans 4:19:57
2 Fanie Venter (RSA) / Wayne McDuling (RSA) – Pynfabriek 4:33:13
3 Noel Droomer (RSA) / John Swanepoel (RSA) – Cornerstone Cycles 4:38:01

Master men:
1 Heinz Zorweg (AUT) / Barti Bucher (SUI) – Meerendal Wheeler 2 4:19:05
2 Waleed Baker (RSA) / Glen Haw (RSA) – Pitstop 4:50:52
3 Izak Visagie (RSA) / Lieb Loots (RSA) – Wilde 3 4:55:00

Mixed:
1 Kobus Barnard (RSA) / Fienie Barnard (RSA) – Klein Karoo Mixed 4:36:01
2 Max Friedrich (GER) / Jana Zieschank (GER) – Firebike Tomotion by Blacktusk 4:36:03
3 Igna de Viliers (RSA) / Daleen Van der Leek (RSA) LGE Midas Bells Cycling 4:44:37

Solo men:
1 Travis Walker (RSA) 4:02:30
2 Renay Groustra (RSA) 4:02:32
3 Ken van den Bulke (NED) 4:03:20

Solo women:
1 Christine Janse van Rensburg (RSA) 4:55:30
2 Katja Cauwenbergh (BEL) 5:17:06
3 Nina Hind (RSA) 5:34:14

Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek 2014
General Classification after Stage 3
Leading results
Men:
1 Philip Buys (RSA) / Matthys Beukes (RSA) – SCOTT Factory Racing 12:12:56
2 Simon Stiebjahn (GER) / Tim Bohme (GER) – Team Bulls 12:16:23
3 Ismael Venture (ESP) / Ramon Sagues (RSA) – ESMTB.com 12:32:29
4 Waylon Woolcock (RSA) / Darren Lill (RSA) – Cannondale Blend 12:34:49
5 Michiel van Aelbroeck (NED) / Robby de Bock (NED) WMTB.Be – Feenstra 12:35:56

Women:
1 Jennie Stenerhag (SWE) / Robyn de Groot (RSA) – Biogen Toyota Cape Brewing Co 14:02:49
2 Catherine Williamson (GBR) / Alice Pirard (BEL) – Asrin Cycling 14:16:36
3 Theresa Ralph (RSA) / Esther Suss (SUI) – Meerendal Wheeler 1 14:43:34

Amateur:
1 Brian Lennox (RSA) / Hannes Hannekom (RSA) – Klein Karoo Giants 13:43:44
2 Mattias Winkler (SUI) / Francois Naf (SUI) Meerendal Wheeler 13:58:39
3 Jaco Ferreira (RSA) / Alexander Lamberts (RSA) – Columbia Europcar Bridge 14:03:06

Veteran men:
1 Fanie Venter (RSA) / Wayne McDuling (RSA) – Pynfabriek 9:32:38
2 Johan Labuschagne (RSA) / Gerrie Beukes (RSA) Klein Karoo Veterans 9:46:39
3 Marne Dirks (RSA) / Pierre Griffioen (RSA) – Bridge Torq Zone Vets 9:58:36

Master men:
1 Heinz Zorweg (AUT) / Barti Bucher (SUI) – Meerendal Wheeler 2 8:52:48
2 Izak Visagie (RSA) / Lieb Loots (RSA) – Wilde 3 9:56:34
3 Waleed Baker (RSA) / Glen Haw (RSA) – Pitstop 10:30:56

Mixed:
1 Max Friedrich (GER) / Jana Zieschank (GER) – Firebike Tomotion by Blacktusk 14:09:59
2 Kobus Barnard (RSA) / Fienie Barnard (RSA) – Klein Karoo Mixed 14:20:51
3 Igna de Viliers (RSA) / Daleen Van der Leek (RSA) LGE Midas Bells Cycling 14:50:46

Solo men:
1 Travis Walker (RSA) 12:43:02
2 Alan Gordon (RSA) 12:45:10
3 Ken van den Bulke (BEL) 12:48:24

Solo women:
1 Christine Janse van Rensburg (RSA) 15:14:12
2 Katja Cauwenbergh (BEL) 16:42:14
3 Nina Hind (RSA) 17:53:57

Elite points
Men
1 Philip Buys (RSA) / Matthys Beukes (RSA) – SCOTT Factory Racing 33
2 Simon Stiebjahn (GER) / Tim Bohme (GER) – Team Bulls 30
3 Ismael Venture (ESP) / Ramon Sagues (RSA) – ESMTB.com 16
4 Johann Rabie (RSA) / Gawie Combrinck (RSA) – EAI South Africa 16

Women
1 Jennie Stenerhag (SWE) / Robyn de Groot (RSA) – Biogen Toyota Cape Brewing Co 35
2 Catherine Williamson (GBR) / Alice Pirard (BEL) – Asrin Cycling 29
3 Theresa Ralph (RSA) / Esther Suss (SUI) – Meerendal Wheeler 1 27

For full results visit www.capepioneer.co.za

Also view:

Mountain Bike Events / Planning and the Safety of Bikers

Mountain Bike Safety and Riding on the Trail

Endurance Sports, Driver Fatigue and Road Safety

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In keeping with tradition, the terrain of the 2014 Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek is unforgiving. The leaders tackle a loose, rocky climb during Stage 3 on Wednesday. Photo by Zoon Cronje/Nikon/Xtremedia

Philip Buys and Matthys Beukes claim Bridge Cape Pioneer Trek international mountain bike stage win

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Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak announced that the Oklahoma Insurance coverage Division (OID) not too long ago helped facilitate the reissuance of an insurance coverage check to a consumer for an auto accident that occurred a lot more than 12 years ago.

The customer, at present residing in Oklahoma, contacted the OID with regards to troubles in cashing an insurance coverage settlement check for injuries incurred by a household member in a 2002 auto accident. The verify was produced payable to many entities, inhibiting the consumer’s potential to deposit the funds.

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Source: Oklahoma Insurance Division

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Oklahoma Insurance coverage Commissioner John D. Doak announced that the Oklahoma Insurance coverage Division (OID) not too long ago helped facilitate the reissuance of an insurance coverage verify to a customer for an auto accident that occurred a lot more than 12 years ago.

The consumer, at present residing in Oklahoma, contacted the OID concerning issues in cashing an insurance coverage settlement verify for injuries incurred by a family members member in a 2002 auto accident. The check was produced payable to many entities, inhibiting the consumer’s capacity to deposit the funds.

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