Cyclists gear up for African champs
The championship is open to junior and elite riders in national, UCI registered, provincial and club teams.
TRACK cyclists from across Africa will make their way down to sunny Durban to compete in the 2017 African Continental Track Championship from 20 to 23 March.
The competition, which was initially meant to be held in Egypt, has the full support of the KZN Department of Sport and Recreation as well as the eThekwini Municipality in preparation for the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
“Cycling South Africa was given the opportunity to host the African Track Cycling Championship. It is of huge significance that the event is held at the Cyril Geoghegan Track,” said the race director, Justin Wade.
The Championships will cater for the junior and elite categories, for both men and women. “As track cycling is still developing on the continent, entries will be open to national teams, UCI registered teams, provincial teams and club teams.
“Besides the coveted medals and championship jerseys on offer, there is added motivation for our continent’s riders as the African Champion will get a qualification place in certain events at the World Championships to be held in Hong Kong in April,” said an enthusiastic Justin.
The Cyril Geoghegan Stadium will play host to what is deemed the purest form of cycling – an event that is guaranteed to provide spectacular racing action for competitors and spectators alike.
