Entries still open for Mandela MTB dash
The mountain bike races are part of the weekend of events that also include a road running marathon, half marathon, and 10km run, trail runs, a youth run and a triathlon.
WHILE entries for the Mandela Day Marathon road running events closed last Monday, the entries for the MTB Dash are still flowing in nicely with a steady stream of riders signing up. All the mountain bike events’ entries will only close on 23 August, three days before the races on Saturday, August 26.
Riders have the choice of riding in memory of South Africa’s greatest icon in three different events – a serious 42km race for top level competitors, an intermediate 21km event for weekend warriors and part-time mountain bikers, or a 10km fun ride aimed at younger riders’ families and those who simply want some fun in the saddle.
“I am pleased with the early surge in entries,” said race director, Alec Lenferna, from KZN Cycling. “There has been a nice run and a steady stream of people since we opened up the entries and we are ahead of the numbers when compared to last year. As always with mountain bike events in KZN, a lot of riders generally wait until the last few days. The road-running event closed their entries, but we have more flexibility in the mountain bike side.”
The mountain bike races are part of the weekend of events that also include a road running marathon, half marathon, and 10km run, trail runs, a youth run and a triathlon, all in honour of former President Nelson Mandela.
Entries for the mountain bike events are all being taken through www.roag.co.za.
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