14/09/2026
Swartland Cycle Classic 2026
With tired legs and limited recovery, the lads headed down to the Cape for a second race in as many days. After the highs of yesterday, the objective was simple: back it up and go again.
The race started in controlled fashion and remained relatively steady for much of the day, with James Swart and Simon Ferreira doing the work at the front alongside Team ASAP to keep the race in check.
We knew the real action would come with around 20 kilometres remaining as the peloton approached Bothmaskloof Pass โ and when the road went up, the race exploded.
The climb shattered the bunch, leaving just 15 riders clear, with three Cartime riders making the decisive selection: Kellan Gouveris Brad Gouveris and Rhys Burrell
From there, the pace never let up. With no room for mistakes and every rider fighting for position, the final kilometres were raced at full gas.
Kellan once again showed his incredible run of form, sprinting to a hard-fought 2nd place, while Brad crossed the line in 5th overall, adding another valuable haul of Mzansi Series points to the teamโs tally.
Another outstanding performance from the entire squad. Racing twice in one weekend, on opposite sides of the country, is no small ask. The commitment, resilience and depth shown by the whole team was exceptional.
Now itโs time to take a well-earned step back, recover, and reset before the lads turn their attention to the next big objectives of the season.
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