Wilde Cycle Race 2009

The 2009 edition of the Wilde Cycle Race included many league cyclists that optimised the opportunity as a way to prepare for the Cape Argus 2009.

The Wilde Cycle Race 2009 didn't want to be an event that caters for cyclists only, and therefore included numerous activities, so that the whole family could join in the fun. Saturday 21 February arrived and Wellington's tranquil country air greeted many eager patrons - some there to ride, others, just to relax.

Click on the image to see more of Ronelle Rust's photos from the day.

There was approximately 2000 cyclists that attended the Wilde Cycle Race. 1600 of these cyclists were there in their fitted multi-colour attire, to attempt the road cycling races, while the other 400 entrants were fully kitted for the extreme gear of this year's Cycle Race - the mountain biking race. A good turn out, indeed.

The winner of the big event of the day, the 94 km cycle race, was Welgemoed Moolman. The other category winners are as follows:

Sub Vet:
Andreas Struder

Vets:
Marc Wilkinson

Meesters:
Gerhard Genis

Ladies:
Jennie Stenerhag

Senior Scholars:
Jade Julius

Junior Scholars:
Brent van Rooyen

Girls:
Zenele Tshoko

For the supporters, family and friends, a food and wine tasting venue was set up, with wines contributed from farms in the region: Bovlei, Mischa, Wamakersvallei and Dunstone. The numerous food-and-drink stands saw that no-one went home with a rumbling tummy, thanks to To-dine-for Restaurant, Chef Lu, Perfect Place, The Grove, Top Chip, Limebar, The Caffé Pronto Coffee stand, as well as the good old Coca-Cola Truck. The kids were entertained with a Kiddies' Corner play-area: this sported much fun with two really big jumping castles.

In a nutshell, this was the best way to spend Saturday the 21st of February 2009. If you weren't there this year, look out for The Wilde Cycle Race 2010.