SOUTH Africa will host the first CAC (African Cycling Confederation) African Continental Track Championships at the Sax Young Cycling track in Alexandra Park from 21 to 25 January.
With the best track cyclists from the continent expected to be entered by their federations for the event, Cycling South Africa has announced a team of 39 male and female athletes to challenge for the continental titles across the various race formats.
“All of our best riders have been selected to represent their country, without any barriers to entry,” said Cycling SA Track Commission director, Johan Smith. “It will however also assist our top riders with regards to points.”
In addition the African Cycling Federation has allowed Cycling South Africa to have provinces enter teams into the event as well to maximise the opportunity for local riders to gain experience and accumulate vital points that will count towards their eligibility to enter World Cup events.
“This is very good for the development of track cycling in South Africa,” said Smith.
Importantly, the inaugural African Championships will include paracycling races in both time trial and pursuit formats for various categories of male and female Para athletes, and a men’s team pursuit.
The full programme is set to run from Wednesday, 21 January to Saturday, 24 January, with Sunday, 25 January set aside as a reserve day in case of rain interruptions.
Entrance for spectators is free of charge.
