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Malcolm Lange crossing the line Tandem winners Christoff van Heerden gets his medal Anriette Schoeman winning her sixth Argus Jennie Stenerhag Francois du Toit had to run to the line

Yep, Mr Armstrong is indeed inside the coffee shop... Helen Zille starting the A bunch Paul de Groot: "And everybody says whooopla!" Ernst van Dyk

Thanks for the feedback. I focussed on the long route and took a few of the 35km.

The winner, Conrad stoltz The legs of a world champ. Nico Pfitzenmeyer came second Dominic Calitz's chain broke 500m from the finish. He had to run, but still managed to finish in third position. Fltr: Nico Pfitzenmeyer (2nd), Conrad Stoltz (1st), Dominic Calitz (3rd) Kasha Dickie finished strongly and won the ladies category. Michelle Lombardi was second over the line. Kasha and Michelle It was tough, very tough... Christoph Sauser popped in to say hi. "Mmmmmm - I might be riding a mountain bike one day..."

Three times Xterra World Champion, Conrad Stoltz, building up a huge lead Nico Pfitzenmeyer Dominic Calitz Winner in the ladies category, Kasha Dickie, in full swing.

Course designer, Meurant Botha

Kevin Evans (1st) David george (2nd) Stefan Ihlenfeldt (3rd) Ashleigh Moolman (1st) Anriette Scoeman (2nd) Jenny Stenerhag (3rd)

A few pics taken at the start and finish.

<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> A bit more than a year ago Bernard Kapp was very badly injured when he crashed in to a stationary car. He suffered nine fractures to his face, his nose was ripped open and he broke the second vertebra in his neck. He lost his front teeth and his pallet had to be rebuilt. He spent six weeks in the <?: prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Tygerberg Hospital. But Bernard is a fighter and has a strong will, and 12 months later he participated in the Contego Short Circuit MTB Race and apart from a scar or two, he showed no signs of discomfort. A bit more than a year ago:- Last month at the Contego Short Circuit MTB Race (photo: www.oakpics.com):- According to his mother Bernard is doing well. He is halfway through grade 11, but school and homework come second. All he can think about is his bike. He will be going back for a follow up medical check up within the next few days. They hope that the doctors will shed light on the slight pain he experiences on cold days in his neck and face. Speaking to Bernard and his mother, it is clear that the support provided to the family by Hubbers from, around the country, is still very special to them.

More stunning images on www.oakpics.com

Results of the Contego Criterium & Short Circuit MTB Race<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Congratulations to all podium winners! Contego Criterium Elite men 1st David Garrett * 2nd Moolman Welgemoed * 3rd Theuns van der Bank Subvets 1st Andreas Studer * 2nd Clive Seebregts 3rd Heinrich Visser Vets 1st Robbie Setton 2nd Russel de Jager 3rd Enzo Lezzi Junior men 1st Jonathan van Gesselleen 2nd Kyle Donachie * 3rd Dani?l Heyns * Contego Short Circuit MTB Race Senior men 1st Dominic Calitz * 2nd <?: prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Craig BoyesonName> 3rd Brent Russell * Veteran men (40+) 1st Douglas Burger * 2nd Bryan Strauss * 3rd Louis Knipe * Junior men 1st Bernard Kapp * (* - all members of the New Balance Multisport Club) The results in respect of the Masters, Elite women, Open (funride), Under-16, Under-14, Girls under-16 and MTB Junior women, Youth men, Youth women will be posted tomorrow.

A few faces at the Start / Finish:- Tom Ritchey

Jan Ullrich

The Giro winners - Arran Brown, Robbie Hunter and Nolan Hofman Argus winners - Arran Brown (1st), Robbie Hunter (2nd) and Nolan Hofman (3rd) Winner Jenny Stenehag with Anriette Schoeman second and Marissa van der Merwe third

MFC gazebo blown over A happy Team Medscheme The winning tandem - Uwe Schmidt and Lourens Calitz Anriette Schoeman coming through on the lefthand side while Jenny Stenerhag was sitting on her inside behind the rider in black Anriette and Jenny Coetzee2009-03-09 00:05:30