DUESOUTH XTERRA KNYSNA
Evans takes no prisoners at Duesouth XTERRA Knysna
Press Release / 17.07.2010
South African mountain bike marathon champion Kevin Evans obliterated the field on Thursday, 08 July 2010 when he completed the DUESOUTH XTERRA Knysna presented by REHIDRAT® in an impressive time of 01:39:24 According to Evans his feet surprised him on the day. “Although running is part of my cross training, it’s definitely not my strong suit. Going into the event my plan was to keep the guys insight on the first 3km run and then build as big a lead as possible on the mountain bike discipline. Living close by, I am familiar with all the mountain bike routes in the surrounding area. On the last run discipline I was able to pace myself, reserving my energy for the last part of the race. The XTERRA is such a fantastic event and I am glad that I was able to take part. It is spectator friendly and I was pleasantly surprised at the support on the day. Coming from a mountain bike background this is something that I am not use it. It really is special. I hope to be in the country next year this time as I’d love to compete again,â€? says Evans. David Labuschagne came in second, while Kent Horner finished third.
Hanlie Booyens was victorious in the women’s category of the DUESOUTH XTERRA Knysna presented by REHIDRAT® when she completed the action packed event in an impressive time of 01hour59minutes18seconds. According to Booyens, she is really happy with her performance as she was just hoping for a top five position. “The first run discipline was the toughest part of the event as it was really fast. I knew that I had to use the mountain bike discipline as my means of making up on lost time. Pezula is such an unbelievable venue and the weather on the day was fantastic. All in all it was a wonderful event,â€? says Booyens. Michelle Lombardi came in second, while Jeannie Bomford finished third.
Team ‘Oakhill 2’ obtained a first place in the men’s team category of the DUESOUTH XTERRA Knysna presented by REHIDRAT® when they crossed the finish line in a deserving time of 01hour39minutes27seconds. Team ‘Rainbow Warriors’ came in second, while Team ‘Perdeâ€? finished third. Team ‘The Golden Oldies’ obtained a first place in the women’s team category of the DUESOUTH XTERRA Knysna presented by REHIDRAT® when they crossed the finish line in 02hours29minutes40seconds. Team ‘French Hoekers’ came in second. Team ‘On Your Bike’ managed an impressive first place position in the mixed team category of the DUESOUTH XTERRA Knysna presented by REHIDRAT® when they crossed the finish line in 01hour57minutes04seconds. Team ‘Rehirat’ came in second, while Team ‘Talisman And Lady’ finished third.
DUESOUTH XTERRA Knysna is the only XTERRA event that does not feature a water discipline. Athletes could participate individually or in teams of two and had to complete a 3km trail run, 25km mountain bike and 7km trail run . Athletes that were not yet ready for the challenge of the FULL DUESOUTH XTERRA could take on the DUESOUTH XTERRA LITE which was made up of a 3km trail run, 12km mountain bike and 3km trail run.
The second leg of the 2010/2011 DUESOUTH XTERRA presented by REHIDRAT® will take place at Buffelspoort Dam (North West Province) on Saturday, 29 January 2011.See All Event Posts
