Cycle champs head to Durban

ROUNDS one and two of the South African Track Grand Prix and National Series take place in Durban at the Cyril Geoghegan Cycle Track from 7 to 9 August.

The UCI CL2 classified event has Elite riders hungry for all-important UCI points on offer. Included in the Elite list of entries is Team Telkom’s Nolan Hoffman.

The National Omnium Champ is excited about heading to Durban for the UCI Class 2 event.

“I’m pretty excited for the Grand Prix, it will be the first of its kind in South Africa I think. I have had a good winter so far and the training is going well. I hope the racing will be fast and aggressive. It’s always nice to get a break from cold Joburg, so I’m looking forward sunny KZN,” he said.

Hoffman will also be taking part in the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic cycle race in October, hoping to reclaim his 2014 title.

Other big names headed for the province are among those of 1km Time Trial and Points Race African Continental Champion Jean Spies, Bernard Esterhuizen, Maroesjka Matthee and Charlene Du Preez, to name a few.

Women’s Omnium Champion Charlene du Preez is thrilled to be taking part in the event.

“I’m feeling very excited for this huge opportunity to attend the SA Grand Prix – it’s a Class 2 event, so that definitely adds to the excitement,” she said.

A favourable prize purse is on offer to those taking part, with over R60 000 up for grabs.

Entries for the South African Track Grand Prix Series 1&2 (UCI CL2) are closed, and no late entries will be accepted.

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