KHEMANI’S LUNGELO CRUISES TO THE TOP

MANZINI – He is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in off-road races.

That is MTN Khemani road specialist’s Lungelo Mlangeni who announced his arrival in style in the sixth edition of Enjabulweni Mountain Bike 30 km race. He outpaced over 40 cyclists to clock a golden time of 1:21:34 hours.

Coming second was 4Eva Cycling Club’s Ayanda Dlamini who finished the race in 01:24:15 hours. Another 4Eva cyclist in Thulani Gule completed the top three spot after arriving 5:25 minutes later.

Mlangeni said despite that he was a road specialist; said training made him to emerge as the winner in his debut race.
“It’s my first time partaking in this race and I am very happy with my performance. Although it had uphills I manage to manoeuvre over them because I had thoroughly trained for this race,” Mlangeni said.

The 23-year-old cylist further disclosed that he could have given last year’s winner Muzi Shabangu a tough competition if he was part of the annual race. The latter is representing the country in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

“I think I could have challenged him if he was part of this race. This win will give me confidence ahead of my upcoming races,” he said.
Meanwhile second placed Ayanda Dlamini who led the race from start until the last 5 kilometres blamed his bicycle, which he said developed mechanical faults.

“My bicycle took forever to change gears thus Lungelo overtook me and eventually winning the race. I had hoped I would win this race but lucky was not on my side,” Dlamini said.

Gule, who was equally happy to be among the podium finishers said he could not have asked for more.
“I was the sidelines since 2014 because of medical reasons, so for me to be among the podium finishers was a welcome change.
 “I do hope I would keep on shining in the next races to come,” Gule said

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