21 June 2012
RE: CM 200 another success for team bizhub-FCF
With Gauteng in the grip of winter, three riders from team bizhub-FCF made the trek to Knysna for the RE: CM 200 which took place from the 15th to 17th of June ...



Race reports
No better way to finish the season
(01 December 2011)
Monique Gerber’s early cycling aspirations reap golden rewards
(30 November 2011)
Stopforth and Williamson continue their winning streak
(21 November 2011)
The right way to spend a weekend – Thomas River MTB Challenge
(07 November 2011)
Du Toit wins the Nissan Trailseeker series
(07 November 2011)
Willamson tackles MPACT Addo MTB Challenge
(01 November 2011)
Dorfling peaks for championship title
(31 October 2011)
bizhub celebrates victory at Isuzu Three Towers Mankele
(18 October 2011)
Nissan Trailseeker Diamond Rush
(16 October 2011)
Stopforth and Williamson dominate DCM Cape Pioneer Trek
(14 October 2011)
bizhub and DEVELOP to Isuzu Three Towers Mankele
(14 October 2011)
Successful outing for bizhub at ‘Ride the Rhino’
(05 October 2011)
Oudtshoorn three day marathon victory for bizhub
(05 October 2011)
Neethling wins DCSR Misty Valley MTB Challenge
(04 October 2011)
bizhub to ‘Ride the Rhino’
(28 September 2011)
Stopforth puts up a brave fight
(26 September 2011)
Stopforth tough enough for the DCM Cape Pioneer
(24 September 2011)
bizhub – retain their Transbaviaans title
(15 August 2011)
Lindi Erasmus wins Youth Day Cycle Challenge
(19 June 2011)
Neethling continues with her winning streak
(14 June 2011)
Bizhub surprises with Subaru Sani2C victory
(23 May 2011)
Bizhub confident ahead of Subaru Sani2C
(16 May 2011)
Stopforth and Williamson win Joberg2C
(10 May 2011)
Young Bizhub star dominates SA Track Championships
(03 May 2011)
Du Toit peaking for title defence in Joberg2C
(01 May 2011)
Du Toit ends her dry spell
(12 April 2011)
Stopforth wins the inaugural Merrell Tsitsikamma Mountain bike Challenge
(12 April 2011)
Bizhub pair tame the ABSA Cape Epic
(06 April 2011)
GreenEDGE to team up with Scott Sports
(22 March 2011)
Williamson confirms her versatility
(22 March 2011)
bizhub ladies excel at National XC championships
(15 March 2011)
Young bizhub star shines
(15 March 2011)
Linn Torp wins the Daily Despatch Cycle Tour
(07 March 2011)
Team bizhub conquer the Cannondale 300
(01 March 2011)
Bizhub ladies gear up for 2011
(22 February 2011)
More mud than the whole of Yorkshire
(22 February 2011)
More Mud than the whole of Yorkshire
(21 February 2011)
Neethling looks to maiden marathon ride this weekend
(28 January 2011)
De Wet pays dividends
(17 January 2011)






23/04/2012
Du Toit returns to racing at Mr Price Karkloof Classic

Last week Team bizhub-FCF’s Yolandi Du Toit finally got the green light to start riding again after an injury sustained in the ABSA Cape Epic.

“Being a professional athlete you have to try and keep your fitness as best as possible. For this reason I’ve been going to the gym and walking on a daily basis. Although I got to exercise, I still missed riding my bike and being outdoors” Yolandi said.

Both Yolandi and Nicci Grobler travelled down to Karkloof this weekend for the Karkloof MTB Classic. The event is one of the most established races in South Africa and included some of the countries best singletrack.

With Yolandi not having ridden at all for the last three weeks, it was decided to rather adopt a conservative approach and enter her for the half marathon. “Better to tip your toe in the water than to jump in the deep end and drown” commented Yolandi. “I won the marathon event last year and therefore felt a bit sad at bieng unable to defend my title but this feeling was soon over shadowed when I was set off in my event.

It was great to be back on the bike again especially with my comeback race being Karkloof. The event is very well known for its amazing and fun single track and it didn’t disappoint. With the entire course mainly consisting of single track we had all forms of single track to enjoy. From rocky to smooth to technical, you name it - I am sure we had it!

In all of my races to date I’ve been pushed off single track and cut off before going into single track at least 3 times during an event but not this time... I was racing up front alongside the u/16 and junior men and was amazed by the respect they showed towards a lady in the field. I know at their age you are fearless and therefore they fly through single track. But if I sat at the front going into the single track they will leave me there and not once did they shout to come past me. Even when I made way for them to pass as I know they are faster than me they would only reply” no no you go in front.

It was a pleasure racing alongside them and although it was only the half-marathon, I was still happy to be the first lady across the finish line.”

In the 60km Marathon Nicci Grobler finished in a time of 3:27minutes, which in theory should have put her in second place on the podium behind Candice Neethling (Mr Price). “There seemed to be some problems with the time keeping on the day and although I had my race chip on, my time did not register on the results, which is a big disappointment” said Nicci after the finish. “But still I had a great day out, the Karkloof Classic is one of the best MTB events in the country and I’ll be back next year”.
 
Ischen Stopforth Leana de Jager
Yolandi du Toit Nicci Grobler
Lindi Dorfling Cashandra Slingerland
Cathy Colyn Monique Gerber
Linda van Wyk Marissa Stander
Linn Torp Catherine Williamson
Lilandi Swanepoel
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