Dirtyheart MTB

Robyn de Groot has had a crazy year of ups and downs with a major injury and surgery, some sponsor losses and a slow recovery and build up back to form. Her best position at a World Marathon Championships was a 6th position at the 2014 event in Pietermaritzburg. Following on was a 10th in Germany in 2017 and 21st last year in Italy. The ambitions for this year seemed all but dashed after being diagnosed with a vascular injury which required major surgery and a long road to fu

Team Ascendis Health Professional ladies mountain bike team will come to an end following the 2018 season. Serious vascular problems afflicting their main rider, Robyn de Groot seem to be the reason that Lange Sports, who manages the team, has made the decision . De Groot was diagnosed with a “severe blood-flow problem” after the world marathon champs in Auronzo, Italy, in September. According to the team’s statement, the problem was caused by kinking and stenosis of the comm

The pro ladies stepped up to the start and headed onto the cold wet track. Samantha Sanders took the lead, along with Amy Beth McDougall, Sarah Hill and Robyn de Groot at 14-kilometres. Robyn de Groot lead the climb with Samantha and Amy Beth close behind. 35-Kilometres in, Amy Beth took over the lead and set the pace for the long climb ahead. From 40km Robyn de Groot dominated the rest of the race, increasing the gap with every kilometre she covered. A strong finish after a