Christoph Sauser and Max Knox of 36One-Songho.Info repeated their victory of 24-hours earlier with yet another impressive stage win on day three of the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek.
The pair broke away from “all the usual suspects” to consolidate their comeback campaign on the overall classification – which was dented significantly by their comedy of misfortunes on day one of the race.
The duo finished in 4:12:24, a minute-and-a-half ahead of Ben-Melt Swanepoel and Nico Bell (Bell’s Cycling Specialized) and five minutes ahead of current overall leaders Kevin Evans and David George (Nedbank 360 Life).
Despite 36One-Songho.Info’s resurgence they look unlikely to topple Evans and George, who are looking strong with three days still to go.
The lead bunch during stage 3 of the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek Mountain Bike stage race held from Riversdale, South Africa. Photo Nick Muzik/SPORTZPICS
Catherine Williamson and Ischen Stopforth of Team BIZ HUB. Photo Nick Muzik/SPORTZPICS
Sandro Soncin rides through Romanskraal Farm during stage 3 of the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek. Photo Nick Muzik/SPORTZPICS
Riders leave Riversdale during stage 3 of the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek Mountain Bike stage race. Photo Nick Muzik/SPORTZPICS
Photo Nick Muzik/SPORTZPICS
Oops! A rider comes unstuck on stage 3. Photo Nick Muzik/SPORTZPICS