Gibbons grabs double South African titles, Narvaez prevails in Ecuador

Ryan Gibbons wins the South African road title
Ryan Gibbons wins the South African road title (Image credit: Damian Murphy)

Lidl-Trek's Ryan Gibbons sealed double South African national titles in Midvaal, winning the elite men's road race on Sunday after claiming the time trial title on Friday.

"I'm really chuffed to pick up the win, especially with the added pressure when you're expected to win it, it makes it that much sweeter," Gibbons said. "To do the double and start this season with Lidl-Trek so successfully is a dream come true and I'm really looking forward to wearing the South African flag throughout the rest of the season."

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