Luso Africa Sports and Cultural Association’s Cycling Division took off for their annual Charity Tour on September 27.
The annual event, which is in its 10th year, saw 76 cyclists gathering at Hattingh Park in Primrose East for the start of the tour and anniversary celebration.
Before setting off, the cyclists were treated to a special breakfast to celebrate the milestone, organised by the club.
Family and friends also attended the breakfast send-off, including Consulate General of Portugal Dr Francisco-Xavier de Meireles.
“I praise you all for not only practising the sport for the sake of having fun with friends, but also using it to help those who need it most,” said de Meireles.
“I applaud your passion over the years, because you have been consistent in doing something great for those in need.”
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He further wished them a safe and blessed trip.
“Every year we host the race in aid of charity and this year we travelled to Maputo, Mozambique,” said the club’s media representative, Emily Abrantes.
“The cyclists covered 685km over four days, arriving in Maputo on September 30.
“The funds raised will be donated to one charity in South Africa, St Francis de Assisi Portuguese Old Age Home, and two charities in Mozambique, Missão de São Roque (orphanage) and Sagrado coração de Jesus (psychological rehabilitation centre).”
The GCN caught up with the oldest cyclist, Remo Pasquali (75), who was very excited to take part in the tour.
“This is my 10th time taking part in the tour and I love it,” said Pasquali.
“It is a fantastic initiative and it is always well organised.
“It keeps me young and I set targets for myself all the time.
“I love the fact that it is for charity.”
Abrantes said that the cyclists took part in a circuit race when they got to Mozambique.
“On the Sunday morning, we hosted an official circuit race known as the Kermesse, where cyclists from Mozambique, Swaziland and South Africa competed,” said Abrantes.
“It was a successful tour; everything went well, with no injuries or accidents.”
“The slogan of the tour is ‘Suar para ajudar’ which means ‘Sweat to help’.”
Breakdown of the tour:
• Day One – Primrose to Groblersdal.
• Day Two – Groblersdal to Lydenburg.
• Day Three – Lydenburg to Malelane.
• Day Four – Malelane to Maputo.
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