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Springbok star Damian Willemse enjoyed the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Photo: Instagram.

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Springbok player Damian Willemse completes Cape Town Cycle Tour

With Willemse not forming part of the Stormers’ exhibition match against the Northampton Saints, he was free to show his ability in another sporting arena.

By Craig Lewis
11-03-24 15:19
in Sport
Damian Willemse cape town cylce tour
Springbok star Damian Willemse enjoyed the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Photo: Instagram.

This past weekend the Cape Town Cycle Tour proved to be a highly successful event, with numerous high profile participants enjoying the occasion, which notably included Springbok World Cup star Damian Willemse.

With Willemse not forming part of the Stormers’ exhibition match against the Northampton Saints, he was free to show his ability in another sporting arena.

On Instagram, he shared numerous stunning pictures and videos of the scenic tour, commenting: “What an amazing event & day on the bike with my friends, creating beautiful memories for life. A job well done to our Mayor @geordin.hill.lewis @cityofct for an amazing day and the most beautiful race yet again around the best city in the World.”

You can check out all the posts on Willemse’s Instagram by clicking here, and by the looks of it, the talented Springbok fullback certainly seemed to enjoy a comfortable ride.

DAMIAN WILLEMSE FORMED PART OF A VERY SUCCESSFUL CAPE TOWN CYCLE TOUR

South Africa’s Kent Main won the men’s elite race.

Main, 28, crossed the line in a time of 2:31:21.

Charlie Aldridge of Great Britain finished second, 14 seconds behind, with South Africa’s Alan Hatherly in third.

Earlier, the women’s elite race was won by 28-year-old South African Tiffany Keep.

The women’s elite race was contested over 78km.

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2024 Cape Town Cycle Tour:

Men’s results

  1. Kent Main: RKC Collective (2:31:21)
  2. Charlie Aldridge: Cannondale Factory Racing (2:31:35 | +14)
  3. Alan Hatherly: Cannondale Factory Racing (2:31:36 | +15)
  4. Jaco Venter: MadMacs (2:31:36 | +15)
  5. Luke Moir: Cube Factory Racing XC (2:31:36 | +15)

Women’s results:

  1. Tiffany Keep: DAS Hutchinson Brother UK (2:12:01)
  2. S’annara Grove: Doltcini O’Shea Cycling Team (ST)
  3. Vera Looser: Efficient Infiniti Insure (ST)
  4. Carla Oberholzer: Santon City Cycle Nation (ST)
  5. Jo van de Winkel: Santon City Cycle Nation (2:12:16 | + 15)
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