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A record number of cyclists gathered at the Gum Tree Lodge on Saturday (26\/03) to conquer the third Matsa 100 Miler event from Kimberley to Bloemfontein. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInterest in the event is growing,\u201d said Kobus Burger of Oryx Endurance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCyclists from as far as Nelspruit, Amanzimtoti and Cape Town participated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Burger, it is not only the route that makes the event popular. He believes the sponsors\u2019 personal attention to each rider contributes to the spirit of the race. It is Oryx\u2019s vision to provide a first-class mountain bike experience in a pleasant environment. The results are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

160 km solo (men)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Jacques Malherbe (5:14:34)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Nico van der Merwe (5:14:38)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Alwyn Dippenaar (5:14:55)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Franjo Hattingh (5:28:39)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Jean Fourie (5:28:42)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    160 km solo (women)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Johanet Heymann (5:57:22)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tanya Pretorius (6:11:06)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Ilze Deysel (6:11:08)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Karin Erasmus (6:25:35)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Corlia van Tonder (6:25:44)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      160 km relay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Team Oryx Endurance (6:17:10)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. 24 Going On 44 (6:47:20)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Vasbyters (7:03:02)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Born to Ride3 (7:07:39)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Born to Ride2 (7:07:53)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        • Full results can be found on oryxendurance.co.za or the Facebook page Oryx Endurance Event Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          <\/p>\n

          The men\u2019s winner is Jacques Malherbe (middle). Nico van der Merwe (left) was second, and Alwyn Dippenaar third.<\/div>\n
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