Brandkop 2021

May 31, 2021

Brandkop winners announced
+ a big thank you to all of the sponsors!

Brandkop 2021 MTB & Trail Run took place on the 24th of April 2021 on Brandkop Guest Farm outside of the pretty little town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape. It was the 1st year Darling Brew Adventures had the privilege of being involved with this epic occasion and it certainly did not disappoint!

Together with Pieter and Elizna Louw, the owners of Brandkop Guest Farm, we would like to thank each and every contestant, as well as all the local sponsors who contributed to making the day, and race weekend, a big success.

We thank our co-sponsors, Klawer Wines, Namaqua Wines, Toyota Clanwilliam, Nexum, Nieuwoudtville Butchery for their donation towards the prizes that were handed to the winners in the different races.

We would also like to thank additional sponsors Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages Vredendal, Up to Date, Talisman Vredendal, Nieuwoudtville Hotel, Willemsrivier Guest Farm, Ikapa Group, Darling Romery, Rooibos Bpk. Clanwilliam, On the Dot, Elroy van Rhyn, for their kind and generous contributions.

A big thank you also goes out to all of our marshalls, and the folks manning the various water points for their time, enthusiasm, and passion in helping us offering this magnificent event.

Here are the results of the weekend's event:

80 KM MTB MEN 1. Carl J van Rensburg (03:22:28) 2. Hanno Smit (03:27:45) 2. Schalk Van Der Merwe (03:43:59)	80 KM MTB WOMEN 1. Lehane Oosthuizen (04:02:12) 2. Liefie van Wyk (04:37:02) 3. Margret Van Der Merwe (05:08:19)
40 KM MTB MEN 1. Roelf Van Der Merwe (01:36:53) 2. Albert Smit (01:53:21) 3. Jaco Bosman (01:53:30)	40 KM MTB WOMEN 1. Sune Van Der Merwe (02:07:43) 2. Franette Van Der Walt (02:08:22) 3. Mandy Schumann (02:09:21)
20 KM MTB MEN 1. Ross du Preez (00:48:29) 2. Pieter Malan (00:48:30) 3. Riaan Vorster (00:49:19)	20 KM MTB WOMEN 1. Natalie Kennett (00:59:10) 2. Lizette Lambrechts (01:01:02) 3. Charmaine Bosman (01:05:28)
21 KM TRAIL MEN 1. Dustin Lee Gous (01:50:31) 2. Alwyn Maass (02:05:19) 3. Wikkie Kotze (02:50:49)	21 KM TRAIL WOMEN 1. Elizabeth Koetzen (01:58:10) 2. Isabella Fry (02:48:20) 3. Willanie Sadie (02:50:42)
12.5 KM TRAIL MEN 1. Andre Van Wyk (01:03:17) 2. Martin Vietze (01:16:12) 3. Sybrand Janse Van Rensburg (01:20:09)	12.5 KM TRAIL WOMEN 1. Chante Kruger (01:08:21) 2. Ednel Theart (01:16:12) 3. Rene Janse Van Rensburg (01:20:08)
5KM TRAIL MEN 1. Chris Smit (00:36:17) 2. Henry de Kock (00:41:54) 3. Jaco Van Niekerk (00:42:42)	5KM TRAIL WOMEN 1. Carla van Niekerk (00:42:07) 2. Andriette Smit (00:43:13) 3. Helette Malan (00:51:47)

Congratulations to the top contenders in each of the races. We were very impressed by the level of skill and determination displayed by all the participants, as well as the sportsmanship that underpinned the competition on the trails. It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to welcoming you back to Brandkop again next year!