Heading to the finish line. Photo: Boitumelo Komape.
The 947-cycle race around Johannesburg left a lot of people amazed. Having a waterpoint on Witkoppen Road gave a lot of Fourways residents the opportunity to cheer for their loved ones and give them words of motivation. “We were so happy that one of the water points was in Fourways.
This gave us a chance to see Alex up close and give him a pat on the back and tell him to keep going,” said a family member who came out to support Alex. Meanwhile, Thembi Ntlanganiso said, “They must be feeling the heat out there and I hope they are all able to get to the finish line because they are doing this for a good cause.”
Families that came to support their family members, cheered for other cyclists too. The vibe of the whole ride was supportive and ensured that everyone was motivated to make it to the finish line. Matsimela Ladies Clinics motivated each other at every water point by getting off their bikes and dancing as a form of stretching. They said the Witkoppen waterpoint was really fun and the music was the bomb.
Matsimela Ladies Clinics were the vibe of the ride. Dancing and motivating each other to keep going.
Bike checkups at every waterpoint to ensure that the riders can safely complete the 94.7km racing distance.
The sun was blazing hot and cyclists were given a free shower in broad daylight.
Alex was definitely motivated as his family and friends cheered him on.
Chilling on the side of the road just metres away from the Witkoppen waterpoint are Cedric Clark, Taryn, Michelle and Dennis Townsend.
Cyclists Luca Enudi and Nicholas Whittaker were feeling the pressure but motivated each other to keep going.
A family that calls themselves The Zulu Nation showed up with Maskandi and good vibes to motivate the riders to keep going.
Roxanne Uberstein, Narasha Hart and Claire Midlane said it was hot but so was the race.
Cheering on the cyclists and entertaining them with music are Elna Oosthuizen, Claudia Van Niekerk, Melinda Augustyn, and Melissa Snyman.
Tristen, Hayden, Stephen and Chantalle Volschenk came out as a family all the way from Krugersdorp to watch the race.
Preparing to get their groove and sporty mood on: Thembi Ntlanganiso and Oko Tsatsi put their cheering hats on.
The Netcare team was on standby and made sure every checkup was done carefully.