Cedric Mkhize debut for The Cows at 947
Former Sharks winger Cedric Mkhize made his first appearance in the black-and-white colours of The Cows at a ride on Sunday.
ELEVEN years after the historic event that launched their organisation, The Cows fielded another huge entry for the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg cycle race on Sunday which included former Sharks winger Cedric Mkhize, who made his first appearance in the black-and-white colours of The Cows, and a 10th anniversary of the Apocalypse Cows who ride the route twice in aid of the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Mkhize’s rugby career was cut short by a car crash in 2007 that left him paralysed, but the likeable Durbanite has not let that slow his sporting passion, and he has become an accomplished hand-cyclist. He said that it all started with a vital shift in his own attitude.
“I have had to deal with a lot different challenges. After some time of grappling with them they became opportunities; opportunities to better myself mentally, emotionally and physically to achieve some personal goals. I have done a couple of cycle races in the past couple of years mainly to challenge myself physically and test my abilities,” he said.
The 94.7km route around Johannesburg was a significant test for Mkhize, who completed the 65km ride at the recent Tsogo Sun Amashova in his hometown of Durban. It was there that he connected with stalwart Durban Cow Gordon Reid, who persuaded him to join The Cows and take on the Joburg classic for CHOC.
“I have done a lot for me and a lot less for others. This one was about making a difference for the people who need it most. The biggest motivator for taking on this mammoth challenge was that not only was it a personal achievement, but I made a difference for children with cancer and their families,” said Mkhize.
Anyone interested in making a donation on Mkhize’s GivenGain account with The Cows can do so at: https://www.givengain.com/ap/cedric-mkhize-raising-funds-for-the-cows/donate#start
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