Cycle Classic time is here

THE time has come to dust off the bicycle languishing in the garage and join the cyclists already getting into the swing of things on the Okahandja road on weekends.

This keenly anticipated event on the cycling calendar gives everybody, from the true professionals to recreational family cyclists, a chance to enjoy the camaraderie and competition of a big race on Sunday, October 16. Around 1 500 entry forms have already been posted to previous entrants, and should arrive anytime.The invitation also goes to new participants, who can pick up an entry forms from Cycles Wholesale, Cycletec, Cymot, Cycology Cycle, The Namibian and any of the 12 Pick ‘n Pay branches countrywide.The Namibian Model Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Classic is organised jointly by the Rotary Club Windhoek and Windhoek Pedal Power.All profits generated by the event will be ploughed back into community projects undertaken by Rotary.The race takes place over three distances – the Cycle Classic over 100 km, and two Fun Rides of 65 km and 30 km respectively.The event provides for individuals, tandems and teams.It costs N$40 to enter, while teams pay N$160.Other sponsors include Radio Wave, Coca-Cola Real, First National Bank, Murray and Roberts, Cymot, Barloworld Coating, Alexander Forbes Risk Services, John Meinert Printing, International SOS, Tiger Wheel & Tyre and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).Around 1 500 entry forms have already been posted to previous entrants, and should arrive anytime.The invitation also goes to new participants, who can pick up an entry forms from Cycles Wholesale, Cycletec, Cymot, Cycology Cycle, The Namibian and any of the 12 Pick ‘n Pay branches countrywide.The Namibian Model Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Classic is organised jointly by the Rotary Club Windhoek and Windhoek Pedal Power.All profits generated by the event will be ploughed back into community projects undertaken by Rotary.The race takes place over three distances – the Cycle Classic over 100 km, and two Fun Rides of 65 km and 30 km respectively.The event provides for individuals, tandems and teams.It costs N$40 to enter, while teams pay N$160.Other sponsors include Radio Wave, Coca-Cola Real, First National Bank, Murray and Roberts, Cymot, Barloworld Coating, Alexander Forbes Risk Services, John Meinert Printing, International SOS, Tiger Wheel & Tyre and the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC).