Cyclists geared up for Nedbank Cycle Challenge
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The much-anticipated 34th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge kicks off in the capital on Sunday.
The cut-off for entries was scheduled for 12:00 yesterday.
However, it is expected that just over 1 000 cyclists will be at the starting line to take on the 20 km, 30 km, 60 km and elite 100 km distances.
Namibian cyclist Dan Craven, who took gold in the men's 100km elite race last year, will once again compete on Sunday in the colours of Nedbank. He said the Nedbank Cycle Challenge remains a premier platform for Namibian cycling.
“Ever since I started cycling in 1999, the cycle challenge has been Namibia's premier mass participation event and an important event for me.” Craven who has represented Namibia on the international stage on many occasions, said it is always special participating in cycling races at home and interest in the sport continues to soar. “Being able to race through the main street of our capital, with the roads blocked off, and seeing hundreds of other Namibians enjoying themselves on bicycles is always an amazing feeling and I'm very lucky to be a part of this community.
“Every year that I come back to Namibia, I see more new faces at cycling events. In the past I used to know most of the participants, however, the sport is growing so much that this is simply is not possible anymore,” Craven added.
Registration for the road race will take place on Saturday at Mutual Towers on Independence Avenue from 14:00 to 18:00. Cyclists who miss the cut-off will be allowed to submit their entries at registration for an additional fee.
The Nedbank Cycle Challenge road race will start at 07:00 in front of the Nedbank branch on Independence Avenue. The City Police will be on the scene to ensure the safety of the cyclists. The Nedbank Kidz Challenge will take place at the Waldorf School in Avis on 23 February. This particular race has developed into an event in its own right, with 200 youngsters expected to take part. On Sunday, 24 February the Nedbank MTB Challenge will also start at the Waldorf School, where adventure cyclists will hit the trails in a race testing technical agility.
It also provides for a leisurely ride in the countryside over the shorter distances.
The Nedbank MTB Challenge will again serve to host the national MTB marathon championships under the auspices of the Namibian Cycling Federation. The Nedbank Cycle Challenge is held in partnership with Namibia Health Plan and Coco-Cola and is supported by the Namibian Cycling Federation, Windhoek Pedal Power, Rock & Rut Mountain Bike Club, the Today Group and Events Unlimited. For live streaming of the race follow Windhoek Express (WE) on Facebook.
The much-anticipated 34th edition of the Nedbank Cycle Challenge kicks off in the capital on Sunday.
The cut-off for entries was scheduled for 12:00 yesterday.
However, it is expected that just over 1 000 cyclists will be at the starting line to take on the 20 km, 30 km, 60 km and elite 100 km distances.
Namibian cyclist Dan Craven, who took gold in the men's 100km elite race last year, will once again compete on Sunday in the colours of Nedbank. He said the Nedbank Cycle Challenge remains a premier platform for Namibian cycling.
“Ever since I started cycling in 1999, the cycle challenge has been Namibia's premier mass participation event and an important event for me.” Craven who has represented Namibia on the international stage on many occasions, said it is always special participating in cycling races at home and interest in the sport continues to soar. “Being able to race through the main street of our capital, with the roads blocked off, and seeing hundreds of other Namibians enjoying themselves on bicycles is always an amazing feeling and I'm very lucky to be a part of this community.
“Every year that I come back to Namibia, I see more new faces at cycling events. In the past I used to know most of the participants, however, the sport is growing so much that this is simply is not possible anymore,” Craven added.
Registration for the road race will take place on Saturday at Mutual Towers on Independence Avenue from 14:00 to 18:00. Cyclists who miss the cut-off will be allowed to submit their entries at registration for an additional fee.
The Nedbank Cycle Challenge road race will start at 07:00 in front of the Nedbank branch on Independence Avenue. The City Police will be on the scene to ensure the safety of the cyclists. The Nedbank Kidz Challenge will take place at the Waldorf School in Avis on 23 February. This particular race has developed into an event in its own right, with 200 youngsters expected to take part. On Sunday, 24 February the Nedbank MTB Challenge will also start at the Waldorf School, where adventure cyclists will hit the trails in a race testing technical agility.
It also provides for a leisurely ride in the countryside over the shorter distances.
The Nedbank MTB Challenge will again serve to host the national MTB marathon championships under the auspices of the Namibian Cycling Federation. The Nedbank Cycle Challenge is held in partnership with Namibia Health Plan and Coco-Cola and is supported by the Namibian Cycling Federation, Windhoek Pedal Power, Rock & Rut Mountain Bike Club, the Today Group and Events Unlimited. For live streaming of the race follow Windhoek Express (WE) on Facebook.
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