Spontaneous applause breaks out as the cyclists whiz past spectators in a blur of colour, but this is no international tour. It is just another training ride for the Siyanqoba Cycling Club on the streets of New Brighton in Port Elizabeth. "We've never had such things in the townships," said club chairman Yster Xatasi. "People are very interested and cheer whenever they see us - you'd be surprised!" Xatasi and his committee started Siyanqoba (which means "to conquer") in January 2009 … [Read more...] about Tour de New Brighton
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Heralding a New Season
Back in the day, the "proper" cycling season was winter. The reasoning behind this anomaly, I assume, was for it to run concurrently with the European schedule. This meant our country's top riders would be race-fit and able to compete overseas at the drop of a hat. The fact that we were in the midst of two decades of sporting isolation, and largely unwelcome on the Continent and elsewhere, didn't seem to enter the administrators' thoughts - however, to be fair to them, the pumping track … [Read more...] about Heralding a New Season
A Safer Cycle Tour
The legislative legacy of the 2010 Fifa World Cup will ensure that major events like The Herald VW Cycle Tour - an annual highlight on the Eastern Cape's sporting calendar - present a safer experience for participants and spectators alike. Promulgated in August last year, the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010 is government's attempt to ensure the physical well-being of people at large events. The Act aims to prevent tragedies like the 2001 Ellis Park Stadium disaster … [Read more...] about A Safer Cycle Tour
Printing an Image for the Cycle Tour
www.MyPE.co.za: Ploughing back into the community has become big business for Port Elizabeth company Bukani Print. For the third year running co-owners Alan Taylor and Iqbal Sain are lending their considerable printing expertise to The Herald VW Cycle Tour, which takes place in and around PE on February 5 and 6. The festival of cycling starts with the mountain biking events at Addo on the Saturday and culminates in the 105-kilometre feature race and supporting events at Hobie Beach in the … [Read more...] about Printing an Image for the Cycle Tour
Reach for Cycling Dreams
www.MyPE.co.za: When hundreds of healthy children hop on their bicycles to join the fun of The Herald VW Cycle Tour next year, they will be helping other kids too sick to do so. Reach for a Dream - the charity that makes dreams come true for youngsters with life-threatening illnesses - will be the beneficiary of Powerade's Family Challenge (30km), Kiddies' Challenge (3km) and Toddlers' Dash (600m) at Hobie Beach in Port Elizabeth on February 5. "Reach for a Dream is all about children and … [Read more...] about Reach for Cycling Dreams
