One-track mind for Van Hoovels and Knipe at joBerg2c MyZA

Team Contego-Giant’s Louis-Bresler Knipe will combine forces with Belgium’s Kevin van Hoovels for the Old Mutual joBerg2c mountain bike race.

The nine-day race starts on April 26 at Karan Beef near Heidelberg, Gauteng, and finishes 900km later in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal.

The route is 99,5% off-road with lots of jeep and single track.

Knipe and Van Hoovels have been training in Cape Town since March and a few weeks ago decided to tackle the joBerg2c.

“I’m really looking forward to the race and the opportunity to ride with Kevin. It is a special race with much diversity and I can’t wait to start.”

Both Knipe and Van Hoovels are excited to see how their combination will work. “We have a good idea what each other’s styles are,” said Knipe.

“I’m not sure what we are going to be capable of, but I’m looking forward to the experience,” said Van Hoovels. “I’ve only heard good things about the race and Louis speaks really fondly of it.

“After riding the Cape Epic three times, I think it is time to do another race in South Africa. I don’t know yet what to expect of the racing, but I heard the food and the trails are good!”

Knipe hopes that the joBerg2c will be a new start to the season for him.

“I haven’t made my mark yet this season, but if the body and the bike keeps up for the nine days I just know that we have the potential to set the race alight.”