
Yambu Life Cycle challenge to become an annual event

1st Place winner in mens 50 km challenge, Heiko Redecker receives his cheque from representatives of Trustco.
The courses are 85% jeep-track, designed to test the rider’s technical ability and fitness levels. The race is open to all ages, from beginner level and energetic youngsters, up to advanced level and the not-so-young but young at heart cyclers. The Yambu Life Cycle MTB challenge saw a total of 147 riders tackle the 12 Km, 25 Km and 50 Km tracks on the day. The tracks, comprising very technical sections with steep downhills and 40 degree inclines, were challenging and tested the riders’ skills and endurance.Part of the 50 km track was “The Hill”, a particularly tough and steep climb. In order to refer to it in future Challenges, a competition was launched in which riders who reached the summit of the hill were encouraged to suggest a name for it. “The Hill” will henceforth be known as “ Achilles Hill,” the winning name suggested by Andra Van Staden who walked away with a N$5000 cash prize for her creativity. Annette Brand, Head of Trustco Insurance and Life Ltd. said “based on the success of this year’s inaugural event, the Yambu Life Cycle challenge is set to become a yearly event and riders are encouraged to start preparing now.”Apart from the prize money awarded to winners of the various categories, a total amount of N$24000.00 was paid to13 attendees in a Lucky Draw competition.