It’s been a remarkable year for our local cyclists, who wrapped up the Mpumalanga XCO series on a high note at the final round in Mankele, near Nelspruit. After months of hard racing, the riders delivered solid performances to close off the season with pride — and they’re sure to come back even stronger next time.
Final Results
Primary School:
- Nipper Boys (7–10):
- Jordan Warburg (2nd), Griffin Eksteen (7th), Rianco Louw (10th), Neil Basson (20th), Mikal Terblanche (27th)
- Sprog Boys (11–12):
- Ewan Terblanche (2nd), Lian Scott (5th), Erich Nel (12th)
- Sprog Girls (11–12):
- Willa Warburg (3rd)
High School:
- Sub-Junior Girls (13–14): Anelie Geel (4th)
- Youth Girls (15–16): Serena Geel (5th)
- Sub-Junior Boys (13–14): Rou-an Drotsky (6th), Lewellyn Ludike (10th)
- Youth Men (15–16): Matthew Warburg (2nd), Michael Gouws (4th), Lamont Swart (10th), Asanda Hlophe (15th), Altus Schabort (16th)
- Junior Men (17–18): Christiaan Buhrman (12th), Riando de Beer (14th)
Coaches:
- Veteran Men (40–49): Lawrens Scott (2nd)
- Masters Men (50–59): Grovè Eksteen (5th)
Series Standings (After 4 Races)
Top local performances:
- Jordan Warburg: 1st (Nipper Boys)
- Ewan Terblanche: 2nd (Sprog Boys)
- Willa Warburg: 2nd (Sprog Girls)
- Anelie Geel: 4th (Sub-Junior Girls)
- Serena Geel: 4th (Youth Girls)
- Matthew Warburg: 2nd, Michael Gouws: 4th (Youth Men)
- Lawrens Scott: 2nd (Veteran Men)
- Grovè Eksteen: Series participant (Masters Men)
These results show just how much dedication and growth is happening in the local cycling community. From the youngest competitors to the veteran riders, each one has pushed through a tough season and come out stronger. Congratulations to everyone who completed the series