Traditionally signalling the resumption of the cycling season after winter, the Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship is again set to attract a bumper entry when it celebrates its 20th anniversary at Sun City next month.<\/p>\n
The two-day festival of cycling, which incorporates road and mountain bike races, also serves as a major fundraiser for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), having bolstered their coffers with more than R3.5-million over the years.<\/p>\n
Spokesperson Sonett de Villiers said the popularity of the event was due to their objectives of making sure the cyclists were well looked after.<\/p>\n
“From an organisational perspective, we have always concentrated on delivering at a consistently high level,” she said. “It is about attention to detail in pursuit of creating the best possible experience for participants.<\/p>\n
“In addition,” she said, “the Cycle4Cansa event helps cyclists get back into the swing of things after winter, with the routes ideally suited for that purpose.”<\/p>\n
With the landmark edition creating much interest, De Villiers expected entries to top that of last year.<\/p>\n
Therefore, she said, the fields for the mountain bike events on August 19 and the following day’s road races would be capped at 1 500 and 4 000 respectively.<\/p>\n
She said ensuring the riders’ safety was paramount and that Sun City gave them wonderful support in creating a safe environment for the mountain bikers within their grounds.<\/p>\n
“For the road race, we are again engaging with all the mines to ensure their trucks don’t run on the Sunday morning.”<\/p>\n
De Villiers said the road races reverted to their original Sunday slot last year and they found the roads much more conducive to a mass participation event.<\/p>\n
“The road races are now much safer and faster since the return to the traditional route.”<\/p>\n
Bestmed marketing manager Sasja La Grange said it was an important race for them as their core strategy with Cansa was to create awareness for early detection and to live a healthy life.<\/p>\n
“This event caters for all, as we believe sport in families should be inclusive to ensure healthy, happy generations.”<\/p>\n
The milestone event would be celebrated with distinctive mementos, said De Villiers.<\/p>\n
“We are introducing special pink T-shirts for the 20th edition, as well as buffs and other merchandise. There will also be a commemorative medal.”<\/p>\n
She said the resort in the Pilanesberg would again pull out all the stops to ensure an equally pleasing experience off the bike.<\/p>\n
“Riders get free entry into the Valley of Waves on both days and Sun City really go out of their way to look after all the wheel wobblers.”<\/p>\n
The Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship offers 25km and 50km mountain bike events and 70km and 103km road races.<\/p>\n
Enter at www.cansalostcity.co.za until August 8.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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