GXCC

GXCC Cross Country Round 2 Hosted At Lekoa Lodge

Round 2 of the Gauteng Xross Country Club Championship and MSA Northern Regions Cross Country Championship took place on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at the famous Lekoa Lodge out near Villiers.

After rain the night before the event, conditions were perfect for racing. With the dust settled and no rain on race day, the stage was set for a great day of cross-country racing. Junior bike, senior quad and senior bike competitors all took to the track to battle it out for the top step of the podium in their respective classes.

The track proved to be a true test of skill and endurance. Known for its rocky terrain, the Lekoa route challenged riders to stay focused and disciplined from start to finish. Although tough, many riders described this scenic route along the banks of the Waterval River as incredibly rewarding.

Beyond racing, GXCC Round 2 was a true celebration of cross-country community. Lekoa Lodge once again proved why it is such a popular venue, with its camping facilities and chalets fully booked for the entire weekend. Families, teams and supporters all came together for a weekend of shared passion of racing.

The event concluded with a well-attended prize giving at the Lekoa Lodge restaurant, where the performance of riders was celebrated and teams and families were given the opportunity to wind down and share stories of the day.

Congratulations to the following class winners:

JUNIOR BIKES

Snr 85cc: Ruald Potgieter

Jnr 85cc: Wilco du Plooy

Jnr 85cc Rookie: Eddie Gower

65cc: Ulrich Sterley

65cc Rookie: Lehlomela Seshemane

50cc: LC Lubbe

SENIOR QUADS

Q1: David Hollis

Q2: Marcell Coetzee

QMasters: Francois Smalberger Snr

QVeterans: Tony dos Santos

QLadies: Danielle Esterhuizen

SENIOR BIKES

OR1: Scott Heygate

OR2: Ruben Pieters

OR3: Erik Merry

OR4: Juan Agostini

High School: Franco Fourie

Seniors: Mielies le Roux

Masters: Kobus Jonck

Veterans: Lars Brandlin

Ladies: Tiané Thienpont

OR1 Pro-Am: Nathan Mienie

OR2 Pro-Am: Nathan Godrich

OR3 Pro-Am: Chris Harmse Jnr

Seniors Pro-Am: Daniel Lamprecht

OR1 Rookie: Gareth van Tonder

OR2 Rookie: Calvin Botha

OR3 Rookie: Jared Souvaris

SOCIAL CLASSES

Senior Bikes: Wynand van Rooyen

Senior Quads: Kyana Peres

Round 2 will be remembered as one of the top races on the 2026 calendar!

Round 3 is scheduled for 23 May.

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