Software development specialist DVT CEO Chris Wilkins has lauded the achievement of Ashleigh Moolman, who won the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2012 on Sunday.
Cape-headquartered DVT is sponsoring Moolman, who, in typically humble fashion, gave recognition to Japie Malan, the oldest finisher of the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2012.
Malan is 92-years-old and finished the Cycle Tour in five hours and 49 minutes. “What an incredible achievement and what an inspirational story,” says Moolman.
“This is what the Cycle Tour is all about; people from all walks of life, all ages, genders, races and nationalities coming together to take part in the biggest timed cycling event in the world. It is the camaraderie, scenery and spirit of the event that makes it so special!” said Moolman.
“It is a great honour to win the Cycle Tour, and of course, I am very happy to have won my first Argus yesterday, but having said that, my victory is somewhat bitter sweet!”
“Ashleigh is one of the most exciting talents to emerge on the cycling scene,” says Wilkins, also a keen cyclist. “We are privileged to be supporting her cycling career.”
“Together with some men, I raced aggressively for the entire length of the event.
My intention was to try split up the large start bunch, in order to make the finish sprint that much safer! Unfortunately, we were not successful in doing so. The nature of the course and the large bunch made it very hard for a break away to get away and stay away to the finish line,” says Moolman.
“Approaching the finish line, I was very aware of the dangers of a big bunch! We had three different race categories (elite women, men's 40+ and 50+ vets) all going for the win. Bunch sprints are always dangerous, no matter what the race situation, and I found myself praying, especially in the last 10km, for my safety and the safety of all the riders around me.
“Nearing the finish line, I saw a great opportunity. One of the men started his sprint quite long.
The bunch became strung out; I managed to place myself fourth wheel, and when the eventual Veteran Men's winner launched his sprint, I came off his wheel to launch mine. I set my focus on the finish line and was completely oblivious to what was happening behind me. I had no idea of the carnage happening in the peloton, taking about 20 cyclists down, including all three of my Momentum Toyota team-mates.”
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