Epic quad bike race to end at Carnival City
Approximately 600 riders of quad bikes and two-wheelers, including several quadriplegic and paraplegic riders, are ready to take on the 13th annual Quads 4 Quads mass ride.
During the event, starting in Johannesburg on September 29, each rider will face a journey of about 250km, travelling for eight hours each day in the journey which takes them to Durban, Ballito and then back to Gauteng.
Started by The Adventure Company, run by Glenn Foley and Corinne Andrews to raise funds and awareness for QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA), this ride has raised over R7 million so far.
Ari Seirlis, the CEO of QASA, as well as other well-known quadriplegics and paraplegics, will be riding adapted bikes.
This will be the 12th time Seirlis is participating.
Quads 4 Quads is not a race, but a family ride which encourages everyone to get involved, whether they’re helping at the daily rest stops or joining the riders off road.
The event represents the spirit of QASA and quadriplegics everywhere in their firm belief that having a physical disability does not affect their ability to endure and to be the best that they can be.
Carnival City looks forward to welcoming the riders home on October 9 and encourages the community to come down to give the riders the hero’s welcome they deserve, as covering 250km for eight hours each day is a significant challenge for all able and disabled riders.
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