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Copperkettle to host Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power race 

Copperkettle to host Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power race 

The next Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race event is scheduled for Sunday at Copperkettle in Windhoek.

This is after Namibian elite cyclist Alex Miller and cycling newcomer Louise Breed won the first Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power race of the 2025 season.

The road cycling season opener took place at Teufels Schlucht outside Windhoek this past Sunday, with over 150 cyclists.

It included six male and five female teams participating in the race.

Miller completed the race in a split-second photo-finish after clocking 02:24:39.  His time is ahead of perennial rival and close friend Drikus Coetzee, who clocked 02:24:39 for second place.

 Third place was taken by Justus Beulker, who also clocked 02:24:39.

In the elite women’s race, Breed won in a time of 02:26:01.

This is ahead of teammate Anri Krugel-Greeff and Olivia Shililifa, who clocked 02:26:02 for second and third place, respectively.

In the men’s team rankings, CYMOT racing team, Team MBM and Hollard Elite are joint first-place holders.

 In the women’s team rankings, Hollard Ladies are top of the standings, followed by Food Lover’s Market Ladies Team and CYMOT Ladies Racing Team. 

Speaking after the race, Miller said he was excited to emerge victorious.

 He was looking forward to an exciting season in Europe, where he recently joined a yet-to-be-announced Italian team.

There, he will focus on the Union Cycliste Internationale’s (UCI) Gravel series. 

“It’s always satisfying to start the season with a win in the local races. I am also looking forward to a fantastic season ahead with my new team in Europe, where I will be heading at the end of February,” he said.

He said due to his move overseas, he will be unable to take part in this year’s national championships.

The women’s winner, Swakopmund-based Breed, said she felt satisfied after winning in her first-ever competitive cycling road race.

“It was a fun race for me, especially after starting cycling about seven months ago. This was my first road race. I did not think I would win the race. 

“The peloton was always together because the route was flat. There were a few attempts that were not successful. In the end, it was the sprint that won the race,” she said.

Breed, a runner, said her cycling goal for this year is to finish with a better time at the 2025 Nedbank Desert Dash.

Speaking after the race, Windhoek Pedal Power Cycling Club representative Stefanus Feris confirmed that the first race of the cycling season went well. 

He noted that the competition among teams remains high.

 “We are looking forward to a bumper 2025 road cycling season,” he said.