Amashova to shake things up
With no other road cycling event held since 2019, the Amashova event will finally resume – albeit in a different format and is set to ‘shake things up’ for cyclists.
THE Amashova Durban Classic race team made a welcome announcement that the popular event will take place again on October 24.
With no other road cycling event held since 2019, the Amashova event will finally resume – albeit in a different format and is set to ‘shake things up’ for cyclists.
With support from the city of Durban, RTI, SAPS and Metro Police, the new ‘Shova Shake-up’ will offer cyclists the option to ride a 38km or an 80km route with full road-closure on the M13, instead of the usual R103 route.
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This out and back ride, starting from outside Moses Mabhida Stadium to Shongweni and back again, will make for easier planning and logistics for cyclists wishing to participate in the longer distance.
“Our riders’ safety has always been a top priority for us. Apart from the usual Covid-19 challenges that all events have been faced with since the pandemic hit our shores, we have also had to factor in the recent and extensive roadworks on the N3 between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, as well as the upgrade to the R103. We have never wanted to compromise on the riding experience that the Amashova race is so well known for, which is why we have reimagined the route and distances for this year,” said Annie Batchelder, Amashova Durban Classic’s Race Director.
“The safety of all participants must be prioritised while also making for an enjoyable cycling experience. We have missed putting on this wonderful race and engaging with our loyal cyclists just as much as I am sure they have missed riding with full road closure. The Amashova is the first road cycling event to take place in KZN since 2019,” added Batchelder.
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Amashova race director. Batchelder confirmed that the race has been sanctioned by Cycling South Africa and is being run according to the specifications agreed with the Department of Sport, Art and Culture. Covid-19 protocols are being implemented to ensure maximum safety for participating cyclists.
To register for this year’s race, visit www.shova.co.za before noon on October 6.
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