Stage 1 of the fourth Pursuit Challenge is now done and dusted, and we’re heading to Franschhoek tomorrow for the second stage and start of the Pursuit Challenge #4 event. The weather cleared up and it was a spectacular day to race. Matt Beers and Candice Lill managed to take the stage win and will be leading the bunch tomorrow. 

“It was quite a hard day out, a lot of climbing, more than expected, but a lot of fun, especially the descents. The trails in Wellington is always great! For everyone doing it next week, conserve something in the tank for the last 10km, cause that is pretty hard.” Candice Lill

Pursuit Challenge Stage 1 Wellington Candice

We look forward to welcoming all challengers tomorrow at the fourth leg of the Pursuit Challenge. The routes are sublime and marked with bright pink boards in real Pursuit style. Goody bags have socks, nutrition and a complimentary beer voucher from Hey Joe Brewery, to enjoy after the race. 

Pursuit Challenge #4 Stage 1 | Men Pro Podium 

1. Matt Beers – 2:05:14

2. Marco Joubert – 2:06:07

3. Gert Heyns – 2:08:47

Pursuit Challenge #4 Stage 1 | Women Pro Podium 

1. Candice Lill – 02:28:20

2. Robyn de Groot – 02:29:37

3. Jennie Stenerhag – 2:41:00