Omaruru Spar Cycle challenge
The 18th edition of the Omaruru Spar Cycle Challenge will take place at the town this weekend.
The annual cycling event is expected to attract over 300 cyclists from all corners of the country to compete for medals and cash prizes.
The organisers of the challenge say that all logistics are in place for the races to start on Saturday morning.
Organiser Berthold Karumendu, who is the Erongo sports officer, emphasised the importance of the race, stating that many top cyclists are given an opportunity to test their abilities. “These races are very important as they are there to identify talent and help other elite riders to prepare them for continental and global competitions.
“I would like to thank Omaruru Spar for remaining with us and Coca-Cola for providing us with drinks and extra funds. “FNB Namibia has also played a big role in making sure that they are part of this sponsorship,” Karumendu said. Spar Namibia this year sponsored the event to the tune of N$40 000, with Coca-Cola providing cooldrinks and an additional N$6 000, while FNB Namibia contributed N$20 000.
Last year, the race was won by Fanie Steenkamp and Michelle Doman in the elite men and women's sections.
Francois Lötter of Spar Namibia has invited people from other regions to visit Omaruru and support the event. Speaking at the launch, Lötter said: “It is an honour to support this race and to have been part of it for 18 years. “We are looking forward for this race and we hope to see everybody in our town.”
Registration can be done online at Raceday and will close tonight. Those who miss the deadline will have to register at the Omaruru Hotel on Friday morning.
Cyclists are required to pay N$100 for online registration and N$300 for late registration.
The winners of the elite men's and women's races over 106 km will walk away with N$3 000 each, while the runners-up will take home N$2000 and the prize for third place is N$1 000.
The winners of the 60 km race will receive N$750, the runners-up N$500 and the third-placed finishers N$250. There will also be a category for veteran athletes, and a fun ride of 25 km. The elite race begins at 08:00, followed by the other races which are scheduled for 08:20.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
The annual cycling event is expected to attract over 300 cyclists from all corners of the country to compete for medals and cash prizes.
The organisers of the challenge say that all logistics are in place for the races to start on Saturday morning.
Organiser Berthold Karumendu, who is the Erongo sports officer, emphasised the importance of the race, stating that many top cyclists are given an opportunity to test their abilities. “These races are very important as they are there to identify talent and help other elite riders to prepare them for continental and global competitions.
“I would like to thank Omaruru Spar for remaining with us and Coca-Cola for providing us with drinks and extra funds. “FNB Namibia has also played a big role in making sure that they are part of this sponsorship,” Karumendu said. Spar Namibia this year sponsored the event to the tune of N$40 000, with Coca-Cola providing cooldrinks and an additional N$6 000, while FNB Namibia contributed N$20 000.
Last year, the race was won by Fanie Steenkamp and Michelle Doman in the elite men and women's sections.
Francois Lötter of Spar Namibia has invited people from other regions to visit Omaruru and support the event. Speaking at the launch, Lötter said: “It is an honour to support this race and to have been part of it for 18 years. “We are looking forward for this race and we hope to see everybody in our town.”
Registration can be done online at Raceday and will close tonight. Those who miss the deadline will have to register at the Omaruru Hotel on Friday morning.
Cyclists are required to pay N$100 for online registration and N$300 for late registration.
The winners of the elite men's and women's races over 106 km will walk away with N$3 000 each, while the runners-up will take home N$2000 and the prize for third place is N$1 000.
The winners of the 60 km race will receive N$750, the runners-up N$500 and the third-placed finishers N$250. There will also be a category for veteran athletes, and a fun ride of 25 km. The elite race begins at 08:00, followed by the other races which are scheduled for 08:20.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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