Cycle Classic set to offer fun

CYCLING enthusiasts will have the opportunity to test their mental and physical abilities, but are also guaranteed of fun, when The Namibian Model Pick ´n Pay Cycle Classic will pedal into action in just ten days’ time.

The race is on October 14 in Windhoek. The race annually attracts people from all walks of life and it will be no different this year, as organisers have already confirmed a huge number of participants.Organisers however urged participants to enter the race before it’s too late, as entries officially close on Saturday.According to one of the joint organisers, Kevin Davidow of the Rotary Club Windhoek, he is optimistic about a huge turnout this year.He said people have a tendency to put through their applications at the last minute, but he still thinks that more people will enter than last year.The Rotary Club Windhoek and the Windhoek Pedal Power cycling club are joint organisers of the race, which is being held for the eight consecutive year.All profits that are generated for the Windhoek Rotary Club will be ploughed back into the community through charity projects undertaken by the club.Such projects have already been identified and most such projects in the country have already benefited from the race, which attracts over 1 000 cyclists every year.The distances to be covered in this race include the tough and enduring 100-kilometre race, which is mainly for professional cyclists.In this race, top Namibian cyclists test themselves against the best riders from South Africa, several other African countries and Europe.The 65-km race is for average riders who are on the up in the game, while the 30-km route is open for all – young and old.Davidow said so far, one of the Windhoek schools has entered 30 cyclists for the race, while a team of similar size will be coming in from Oshakati’s Cheetahs Cycling Club.The Rotary Club Windhoek covers the expenses of the cyclists from the North, which include food, transport and accommodation.The race annually attracts people from all walks of life and it will be no different this year, as organisers have already confirmed a huge number of participants.Organisers however urged participants to enter the race before it’s too late, as entries officially close on Saturday.According to one of the joint organisers, Kevin Davidow of the Rotary Club Windhoek, he is optimistic about a huge turnout this year.He said people have a tendency to put through their applications at the last minute, but he still thinks that more people will enter than last year.The Rotary Club Windhoek and the Windhoek Pedal Power cycling club are joint organisers of the race, which is being held for the eight consecutive year.All profits that are generated for the Windhoek Rotary Club will be ploughed back into the community through charity projects undertaken by the club.Such projects have already been identified and most such projects in the country have already benefited from the race, which attracts over 1 000 cyclists every year.The distances to be covered in this race include the tough and enduring 100-kilometre race, which is mainly for professional cyclists.In this race, top Namibian cyclists test themselves against the best riders from South Africa, several other African countries and Europe.The 65-km race is for average riders who are on the up in the game, while the 30-km route is open for all – young and old.Davidow said so far, one of the Windhoek schools has entered 30 cyclists for the race, while a team of similar size will be coming in from Oshakati’s Cheetahs Cycling Club.The Rotary Club Windhoek covers the expenses of the cyclists from the North, which include food, transport and accommodation.