New record set for SA 100 Miles of Nowhere
Riders taking part in The Cows' 100 Miles Of Nowhere raised a tremendous amount of money for CHOC.
A TOTAL of R170 000 was raised for CHOC (Childhood Haematology and Oncology Clinics) by avid cyclists who joined in the 2016 edition of the 100 Miles Of Nowhere organised by The Cows KZN herd, based on US Blogger the FatCyclist’s template.
The cyclists rode the required 160 kilometers on static training bikes at Cadence Centres around the country, setting a new record for the South African version of the ride. The nett total amount raised matched the amount raised at last year’s 100 Miles Of Nowhere, but was pushed past this mark with the arrival of a further R4 000 raised by the Coffeeberry Cafe in Pietermaritzburg through their pledge on every cappuccino sold last month.
“That really embodies the spirit of this event. For every person who rode the event, it seems like there was another concerned, committed corporate willing to contribute to the 100 Miles of Nowhere cause,” said Iris Varty, the co-ordinator of the KZN Herd of The Cows.
In all 324 cyclists rode in the 2016 event, including nine of ten cyclists who took part in the inaugural South African edition of 100 Miles Of Nowhere in 2011, riding at Cadence centres in Hillcrest, Durban North, Westville, Pietermaritzburg, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The project also received a donation in lieu of a wedding gift from a bride and groom who were unable to take part in this year’s 100 Miles of Nowhere.
