Nelson Mandela Bay cyclists excel at African champs
Sport Three part of team which came back from Egypt with gold medals
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By Vuyokazi Nkanjeni - 22 May 2025
Three Nelson Mandela Bay professional cyclists were part of a team which struck gold at the recent Confédération Africaine de Cyclisme (CAC) African Track Championships held at the Cairo International Velodrome in Egypt from May 12-16.
Brothers Brad, 27, and Kellan Gouveris, 31, Rhys Burrell, 18, and Carl Bonthuys, 29, from the Western Cape, teamed up to secure first place in the team pursuit...
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