THIS year the Cape Town Cycle Tour celebrates its 41st running. The tour sees as many as 35 000 cyclists taking part and is considered the world’s largest individually timed cycle race.
One of this year’s entrants, Gilles Quevauvilliers, will be attempting to complete his 33rd race.
The Durban North resident said the spirit and camaraderie of the event keep him coming back for more.
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“I did my first Cape Argus as it was called in 1986. I was the chairman of the East Coast Pedal Power Association and at the time a few of the members were going to Cape Town to compete in the event. I decided that I too should cycle the race to set a good example. I’ve even had the privilege of having riding the event with two of my sons. The camaraderie among the cyclists is special and I think the achievement of completing such a gruelling race is also something I enjoy,” the 70-year-old explained.
Quevauvilliers said he hoped to inspire others to cycle the event and to get into the sport of cycling.
“Even if it is just about keeping fit and cycling short distances I encourage people to get involved. I grew up in Mauritius and my father was a champion cyclists, as was one of my brothers, so they fostered a love for cycling within me and I’ve never looked back since getting on my first bike,” he said.
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Quevauvilliers has cycled 18 A Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic cycle race and 15 aQuelle Tour Durban events.
He is the first life time member of the East Coast Pedal Power Association.
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