ONE of the last remaining four ‘Lions’ of the Absa Cape Epic Mike Nixon will be back to tackle the Short Horn at this year’s uBhejane Xtreme MTB Challenge from the Umvoti Toll Plaza to Hilltop Camp in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve on Saturday, 7 December.
Nixon’s involvement in the Kingsley Holgate Foundation sees him form part of the expedition team that travels throughout Africa trying to improve the lives of the people in some of the most remote areas of the continent.
The 61-year-old has a strong relationship with the uBhejane Xtreme having taken part in the event in its first year. This year will be the sixth edition of the race and Nixon’s third as he prepares to take on the 250km Short Horn ride.
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Despite Nixon’s impressive build up to the 250km slog along the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, he knows that the uBhejane Xtreme is an event that is always going to be a challenge.
“I have heard that last year they hit quite a severe headwind which makes it that much harder to keep up a consistent speed on the bike. Riding 250km is never easy but I know that it will be a great day out for us and it’s fantastic to see how the local community gets involved in supporting the ride.”
To donate towards rhino conservation in this year’s ride, visit: www.ubhejanex.org.
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