The forum organises a number of annual fundraising initiatives to enhance the educational, cultural and sporting experience for the children of the school. The Beaulieu MTB and trail run challenge fundraiser takes place in the 4 500-hectare Greater Kyalami Conservancy (Gekco) and has been running successfully for the past six years.
“As many as 1 000 cyclists are set to participate this year,” said Jason du Toit, deputy chair of the forum.
“This year we will be including a trail run for those who are more nimble footed than MTB savvy.
“Our outreach programme collects new or secondhand cycle clothing and helmets to be donated and distributed through the Diepsloot Mountain Bike Academy.”
The event will start and end at the Inanda Country Base in Kyalami, and there will be a variety of activities, including live radio broadcasting by MixFM, food and beverage stores and chill zones. A children’s zone with fun activities and mechanical rides will also feature. There will be a country market to keep spectators and families occupied.
The MTB race is divided into five different categories and two trail runs:
- A 2.5km race that anyone can participate in – from a two-year-old on a push bike to a granny or grandpa who wants to be involved but can’t go the distance
- A 5km race aimed at primary school children. This is a different phase of energy and participation
- The 15km race is aimed at older primary school level children as well as parents, teachers and adults in the community. This race is for those who want to push themselves a little further, a little harder and reap the rewards.
- A 25km race is aimed at older children from primary to high school level as well as adults who are fitter, and cycling enthusiasts.
- The 45km race is aimed at more experienced cyclists. These participants attend every race on the calendar. They are committed athletes who have chosen their bicycles as their weapon.
Details: www.bps-mtb.co.za
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