Be on the look-out for cyclists this weekend

Motorists using the roads of the province are cautioned against a heavy presence of cyclists in the next four days.

Speaking during the PPS Panorama Tour welcoming dinner for cyclists on Friday evening,
Lindiwe Ntshalintshali, the MEC for Culture, Sports and Recreation emphasized on the safety of the cyclists.

“This event is very important for us as a province. This is where you can come with your family and enjoy as the race which is about promoting social cohesion, team building, knowing each other better and sharing best practices and culture.
To me, this race is very critical as it is also to boost economic development in the province,” she said.

She added that she is happy that the department of community safety,security and liaison is involved to provide the necessary support and to ensure safety of road users during the cycling tour.

“Let me wish you all a safe cycling weekend in the downhills and uphills of the province. I am happy that part of your terms and conditions states that as you ride, you cannot leave your partner, if the other one is in trouble, you can assist each other. That is, for us, team building, ” she said.

Ayanda Seboni, the marketing and communications manager of PPS Professionals says: “The Panorama cycling tour will start from Casterbridge in the next four days. We are very excited and we welcome our 400 cyclists as 200 teams are taking part in this year’s Panorama Tour,” she said.

For Day One, cyclists will be visible from Casterbridge, along the R537 Kiepersol road, the R532 Sabie road, via the R37 and back to the R40 road to the starting point in White River.