It's a hilly rated circuit for the South Africans, which should favour John-Lee Augustyn who recall was part of a swap deal with his compatriot Daryl Impey going the other way. Both had similar seasons for their new teams as they had the year previous, perhaps both slightly improving their prospects. Meanwhile Juan Van Heerden had a full Protour season, disappointingly unable to get any wins.
No dedicated squads though meaning other than the best youngsters the future for South African cycling is stil on the fringe.
James Lewis Perry and Dennis Van Niekerk slip clear early on looking for one of those long range national breaks.
Van Niekirk of course has had a good year in Continental Tour's second tier, whereas the multi time national TT champion Perry is perhaps looking for an extension to his contract.
It's decision time behind as Augustyn looks around for support.
He gets none and so the leaders now have the race in the palm of their hands. Van Niekirk looks confident as he drops Perry with about a lap to go.
The 28 year old takes home the win. Cue celebration from the cult like division two managers.
In the TT, it was another win for James Lewis Perry.
The 33 year old missed out in the road race and can certainly feel young Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg getting closer but still just about has the flat speed to take out his national title.
