RUSTENBURG RIDERS GAAN WILD!

Rustenburg – On Saturday 18 October 2025, the Gaan?Wild XCM?Championship roared into action in the bushveld near Lekwena Wildlife Estate (North West), with riders embracing the unique thrill of cycling through wildlife-rich terrain. 

Representing the Rustenburg?Cycling?Club (RCC), three outstanding athletes delivered top performances; Wihan?van der?Merwe, Nico?Espach, and Ruan?Espach.

The event fused challenging terrain, wild-life vistas and fierce competition, making it anything but an ordinary ride. Congrats! 

Main photo: Ruan Espach took on the longer 60 km in the Under-18 division and also claimed a strong 3rd place.