Well-wishes for riders set to participate in the Tsogo Sun Amashova cycle race

Guests and bicycle riding enthusiasts gathered at Montecasino’s Aarya restaurant to wish the riders who are set to participate in the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic on 16 October, good luck.

The cycling race celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It first took place in 1986 as the Natal Mercury/Pick n Pay National Classic with 150 riders.

The main race is 106km long and is set to start from Pietermaritzburg City Hall and end at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue in Durban.

There are two shorter fun ride options – one is 35km long which starts at Hillcrest and ends at Suncoast; and a 65km half challenge, which will start at Cato Ridge and also end at Suncoast.

“We are delighted to announce that we have decided to extend our sponsorship for another three years,” said Neil Fraser, group director of sales for Tsogo Sun.

“As a big anniversary year, Tsogo Sun and the Amashova event co-ordinators are hosting several additional celebratory events in Durban and Johannesburg, and some of the events included the Tsogo Sun Wattbike Challenge at the Montecasino Piazza held on 22 and 23 July.

“This being the third classic, it highlights our belief in this cycle challenge as one that has enormous potential for growth and appeal to our target market. We anticipate that our partnership with Amashova is giving the race the opportunity to grow as a cycle challenge that appeals to a wider audience of novices, serious riders and families.”

Today the race is seen as the oldest and one of the largest classic cycle races in the country, with prize money of more than R100 000 and more than 10 000 entries in the three races.

Serious and casual riders from all over the country are encouraged to get their entries in for the race.

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