New record set for SA 100 Miles of Nowhere
The Cows KZN herd, raised R170 000 for CHOC (Childhood Haematology and Oncology Clinics)
AVID cyclists who joined in this year’s edition of the 100 Miles Of Nowhere organised by The Cows KZN herd, raised R170 000 for CHOC (Childhood Haematology and Oncology Clinics) as they rode the required 160 kilometers on static training bikes at Cadence Centres around the country. Their efforts has now set a new record for the South African version of the ride.
The nett total amount raised matched the amount raised at last year’s 100 Miles Of Nowhere, but was pushed past this mark with the arrival of a further R4 000 raised by the a café in Pietermaritzburg.
“That really embodies the spirit of this event,” said Iris Varty, the co-ordinator of the KZN Herd of The Cows. “For every person who rode the event, it seems like there was another concerned, committed corporate willing to contribute to the 100 Miles of Nowhere cause.”
Gordon Reid and his daughter Erin and Ann keep former Sharks and Springboks hooker John Allen company at The Cows’ 100 Miles of Nowhere CHOC fund raising event. PHOTO: Anthony Grote (Gameplan Media)
In all 324 cyclists rode in the 2016 event, including nine of ten cyclists who took part in the inaugural South African edition of 100 Miles Of Nowhere in 2011, riding at Cadence centres in Hillcrest, Durban North, Westville, Pietermaritzburg, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The Westville gathering managed to raise the most money (R57 642) as well as bringing home the first team to reach the 100 miles mark when the Bluff Meat Supply quartet covered the 160 kilometers in 4 hours and 26 minutes. while Team Sequel, riding at the Durban North Cadence studio topped the list of team earnings.
For more information visit www.100milesofnowhere.co.za.
