GEORGE NEWS - Cyclists were in for a treat yet again with the annual Oubos MTB Marathon that took place at Blanco Primary School on Saturday 10 Febraury.

The event started on Friday evening with a 5km family walk/run held at the school.

Presented in association with Chain Gang Events, this popular fundraiser for the school always promises to be a day of activity and great fun for young and old - and this year did not disappoint.

Cyclists could choose between a 50km or a 25km route - both equally scenic - while food stalls, guest artists, a jumping castle, face painting and much more entertained the families and friends waiting for the athletes at the finish line.

Gallery: Oubos MTB 2024

In the men's 50km race, Divan Terblanche took first place on the podium with a time of 2:25:40. In second place was Derek Venter (2:25:41) and Vernon Moos took third place in a time of 2:28:13. Photos: Charl Gerber, Gerber Sports Photography

First in the women's 50km race was Mianette Theron in a time of 3:04:31. She was followed by Caitlyn-Lee Lotter in a time of 3:27:06, and Claudia Richard-Siebert took third in a time of 4:01:22.

Results

50km men:

1. Divan Terblanche (2:25:40)
2. Derek Venter (2:25:41)
3. Vernon Moos (2:28:13)

50km women:

1. Mianette Theron (3:04:31)
2. Caitlyn-Lee Lotter (3:27:06)
3. Claudia Richard-Siebert (4:01:22)

25km men:

1. Anda Nqumse (1:25:42)
2. M Swanepoel (1:28:29)
3. Juan Nagel (1:32:50)

25km women:

1. Aimee-Lee Lotter (1:24:48)
2. Michelle Malan (1:26:09)
3. Sune du Plessis (1:43:11)

Otto Behrens in high spirits.

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