Amashova

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Team Honeycomb

Honeycomb Vets Take the Podium at Amashova!

On Sunday, 20th of October, Team Honeycomb took on the oldest road classic cycle race in South Africa, joining scores of cyclists in the Amashova National Classic in KwaZulu Natal. Marc Pritzen, Tristan Nortje, Casper Kruger and Jaco van Dyk took to the tarmac, representing Honeycomb BEE in the elite men’s category, and our vets, Kyle and Herman ultimately conquered the podium in their category, taking positions 1 and 2.

With a total elevation gain of 1160m, the route took riders through the scenic midlands through to the Durban centre, ending at the Suncoast playTsogo Globe. Although it was a road race, it put our team to the test, facing them with 106km and hundreds of competitors to navigate. Despite a mechanical issue on Tristan’s bike, the entire Honeycomb team completed the race in less than 2 hours and 30 minutes, showcasing their athletic and strategic prowess.  

Kyle and Herman clinched first and second place in the Vet Men’s category just a second apart from each other, dominating the podium for the category. Their unshakable dedication and commitment to pushing the limits propelled them to victory in a thrilling conclusion to the Vet men’s race. 

The elite men’s category also saw impressive performances from Team Honeycomb, with Marc Pritzen leading the charge, finishing in 8th place with a time of 2:15:33. Following closely were Tristan Nortje, Casper Kruger, and Jaco van Dyk, who finished 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, respectively, all within a minute of each other.

As a highly anticipated cycling event, Amashova is always an electrifying experience for even the most experienced riders, but the collective spirit of perseverance and sportsmanship within the Honeycomb team shone through. We applaud the team’s performance, but it’s their cohesion and determination that make us exceptionally proud.

Team Results and Finishing Times

VET MEN’S 30-39 CATEGORY

  • Kyle Mitchell: 1st place (02:29:49) 
  • Herman Fouche: 2nd place (02:29:50) 

ELITE MEN’S CATEGORY

  • Marc Pritzen: 8th place (02:15:33) 
  • Tristan Nortje: 22nd place (02:16:51) 
  • Casper Kruger: 23rd place (02:16:52) 
  • Jaco van Dyk: 24th place (02:16:52)

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