THE Namibian Cycling Federation has announced the team selected for participation at the African Road Cycling Championships to be held in Mauritius from November 9 to 11.
A Namibian team of seven cyclists will compete for continental honours in the individual time trial over 30 km and road race over 145 km. Competition is expected to be keen, with the main opposition expected to come from South Africa, Algeria, Egypt and Mauritius.The national road team consists of Erik Hoffmann, Dan Craven, Mannie Heymans, Petrus Lotto, Jacques Celliers, Arno Viljoen and Marc Bassingthwaighte.Both Hoffmann and Craven have been competing in Europe for some time, and have a number of podium positions under their belts.Heymans will be captain, and while he has been plagued by injury this year he has recovered his form well in training and his experience and tenacity will be of great value.NampaCompetition is expected to be keen, with the main opposition expected to come from South Africa, Algeria, Egypt and Mauritius.The national road team consists of Erik Hoffmann, Dan Craven, Mannie Heymans, Petrus Lotto, Jacques Celliers, Arno Viljoen and Marc Bassingthwaighte.Both Hoffmann and Craven have been competing in Europe for some time, and have a number of podium positions under their belts.Heymans will be captain, and while he has been plagued by injury this year he has recovered his form well in training and his experience and tenacity will be of great value.Nampa
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