GEORGE NEWS - Glenwood House played host to the annual EdenXperience 'Battle of the Bikes' mountain bike fun rides last weekend.

The event offered a variety of rides to suit serious racing snakes and weekend warriors alike.

The 10km and 20km rides had fun in mind, as it is the ideal launch pad for beginners and kids.

It was also a great way to celebrate spring in the beautiful Garden Route Dam area.

The 45km route was more challenging with mostly fast riding for the more serious cyclists. This fast route is jam-packed with beautiful views, fynbos and bits of fast flowing single track, technically within reach of every one, but still a good challenge for fit riders.

The results for the EdenXperience were:

• 45km (men): 1. Aidan van Niekerk 2. Colin Noel 3. James Stopforth.
• 45km (women): 1. Thea- Mari van der Sandt 2. Louise Kitson 3. Dannah Mosterd.
• 20km (men): 1. Cwynton Collett 2. George Marais 3. Christopher Young.
• 20km (women): 1. Nadia van Niekerk 2. Louise Kruger 3. Lynnette Chapman.
• 10km (men): 1. Kai Warner 2. Arnaud du Plessis 3. Ronan Flaherty.
• 10km (women): 1. Britney Marques 2. Julia Kohler 3. Elne Atkinson.

There's no doubt the 'Battle of the Bikes' will grow in popularity.


Glenwood House boys dominated the men's 20km race. With school principal Dennis Symes (left) are, from left: Christopher Young (3rd) with the winner, Cwynton Collett, George Marais (2nd) and Kerry van Niekerk (Oakhurst Insurance).


Dennis Symes (left), principal of Glenwood House, with James Stopforth (3rd place) and winner of the men's 45km Aidan van Niekerk, a pupil from Glenwood House. Kerry van Niekerk (right) represented Oakhurst Insurance, who sponsored the event.

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