{"id":26564,"date":"2019-02-24T13:02:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-24T11:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=26564"},"modified":"2019-02-24T13:02:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-24T11:02:29","slug":"riddle-detering-clinch-xterra-lite-victories-in-grabouw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/riddle-detering-clinch-xterra-lite-victories-in-grabouw\/","title":{"rendered":"Riddle, Detering clinch XTERRA Lite victories in Grabouw"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2019 XTERRA racing season kicked off at the Elgin Grabouw Country Club (Western Cape) on Saturday, 23 February 2019 with Jamie Riddle (originally from PE now residing in Stellenbosch) and Linda Detering (Hout Bay) showing their mettle in the XTERRA Lite.<\/p>\n

Riddle successfully defended his XTERRA Lite title in an impressive time of 59 minutes 35 seconds.\u00a0 \u201cIt was a really good race,\u201d said Riddle.\u00a0 \u201cI came here in good form.\u00a0 I had a good block.\u00a0 I went to Namibia and had a good racing season.\u00a0 The swim is one of my strengths, so I wanted to take it out really hard.\u00a0 On the bike I just tried to keep a strong pace until the guys caught me.\u00a0 One of the guys caught me on the technical part.\u00a0 I tried to stick with him as long as I could.\u00a0 We entered transition together.\u00a0 I broke away at the beginning of the run.\u00a0 I really enjoy this race and use it as training and preparation for my road season. \u00a0The MTB was more technical than last year, but still doable for everyone while the run was beautiful with nice single tracks.\u00a0 XTERRA Lite is really enjoyable all round.\u00a0 It makes you strong especially on the hills.\u00a0 It\u2019s such a beautiful place to race.\u00a0 I really enjoy the scenery.\u00a0 It feels great to successfully defend my title.\u00a0 It shows form.\u201d\u00a0 Khan Nothnagel came in second, while Maniora Regis finished third.<\/p>\n

Making her XTERRA debut on the day Detering claimed gold in the women\u2019s race in a deserving time of 01 hours 11 minutes 03 seconds.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m studying in Gemany and just wanted to enter as many events as possible while I\u2019m back home. I\u2019ve heard that XTERRA Grabouw is one of the cool events to do,\u201d said Detering.\u00a0 \u201cI was boxed in on the swim and struggled to get a good stroke in.\u00a0 On the bike my chain came off, so it was a bit frustrating.\u00a0 I just told myself to go all out on the run and gave my all.\u00a0 I loved the XTERRA Lite route.\u00a0 It was so beautiful, just amazing.\u00a0 Winning today was unexpected especially because I had a bad bike and because it\u2019s my first XTERRA.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t have any expectations.\u00a0 I\u2019m 100% doing this event again.\u00a0 It is so much fun.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0Hannah Newman came in second, while Susan Kruger finished third.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough only half the distance of the Full Race, the XTERRA Lite routes should not be underestimated,\u201d advises Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cXTERRA Warriors were faced with a 400m swim in the beautiful Eikenhof Dam, a +- 14km mountain bike (MTB) route and a +- 6.5km trail run route.\u00a0 There was an option to enter individually or as part of a team.\u00a0 The MTB route included its fair share of hills and single track.\u00a0 It is however doable and definitely left lasting memories.\u00a0 The trail run route posed its own challenges, but the effort was rewarded with spectacular views and a lasting feeling of accomplishment.\u201d<\/p>\n

NEXT UP<\/u><\/strong>: \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>XTERRA South African Championship (Elgin-Grabouw Country Club, Western Cape)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nEvent:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, 24 February 2019<\/strong><\/td>\nXTERRA (full event)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFormat<\/u><\/em>:\u00a0 <\/em>1.5km Swim, +-27km MTB, +-12.4km Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fee<\/u><\/em>:\u00a0 <\/em>Individual\u00a0 Entry \/ R1200.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fee<\/u><\/em>:\u00a0 <\/em>Team Entry \/ R1500.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

EXCITING NEWS<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The XTERRA Grabouw (Full Race) will serve as a selection race for the 2019 ITU Cross Tri World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.\u00a0 In order to be considered for the SA team athletes must be fully licensed with TSA before race day.\u00a0\u00a0 For further information please visit:\u00a0 www.triathlonsa.co.za<\/p>\n

Entrants and spectators can enjoy a hot Rialto coffee<\/strong> before, during and after the action.\u00a0 XTERRA Warriors can give their all on route knowing that leading Health and Wellness brand, GNC <\/strong>will keep them hydrated in the Recovery Zone.\u00a0 The team from EPT<\/strong> will be offering free massages to all entrants post-race, while Spur<\/strong> will ensure that entrants and spectators will not go hungry.\u00a0 Athletes will also be treated to a free foot massage in the Falke <\/strong>Foot Zone.<\/p>\n

XTERRA Warriors are encouraged to support Olympic\u2019s <\/strong>\u2018shoe drive\u2019 by donating old shoes at registration.<\/p>\n

Twitter:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>@XTERRASA<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>XTERRA South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>@xterrasa<\/a><\/p>\n

For further information or to enter XTERRA Grabouw please contact 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/u><\/p>\n

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