The DJ Memorial run took place at the James Hall Museum of Transport on July 14.
The run was held in memory of the riders who competed in the original Durban to Johannesburg race, which ended in 1936, and its replacement is a two-day rally with an overnight stop in between.
Riders gathered at the museum and went out for a run to Rand Airport and back. The riders were led out of the museum by the Museum’s Model T Ford, which is more than 100 years old.
On their return, the riders took part in a short service at which the names of the riders who had passed on were read and the riders’ prayer was said.
“It is important to have such events as the museum becomes a living museum, which is more relevant for the people who visit it,” said James Smith of the James Hall Museum of Transport.
According to Smith, the names of those who were remembered will be added to names on the memorial at the Transport Museum.
