Free State Cycling in conjunction with the Heidedal Cycling Club will host an exciting Cycling Festival near the Grootvlei Prison on 10 August.
The Cycling Festival in co-operation with Izak Neels, chairman of Heidedal Cycling Club said the race will take place over the following distances: 70km, 40km and 20km.
Furthermore the race which is also sponsored by Kloppers, will be open for people from all ages and clubs according to the vice-chairperson of the Heidedal Cycling club Guillano Francis.
“It will be a challenge for Heidedal Cycling Club. But one thing I can tell you is that we expecting a lot more participants this year, because the event will be open for anyone for the first time. Street races are very scarce. If you have access to anything that has two or three wheels you can join the race,” says Franciis.
Last year this event was presented for the foth time. There was 80 riders. According to Neels, the emphasises is on developing the youth.
“The main reason for this Cycling Festival is to introduce cycling as a sport and to identify talent for the future development. It is more a question of creation of creating an opportunity for the community to take part in a cycling event, bringing the sport to the people. A highlight is also the lucky draw prize at the end of the event,” says Neels.
Every participant will receive a medal at the end of the race. While the category winners will each receive small hampers and the rest of the participants will received lucky draw prizes.
In the past the program was constructed in a way that all age groups could be involved and benefit from the fun and all activities. The first event was for Pre-Primary learners who cycleds on circuit with any scooters and tricycles.
Thereafter primary school learners,s school learners and senior age groups also participated. Between these events the more experienced cyclists educated and assisted the young and less experienced riders.
The race will start at Twincity, Heidedal at 08:00 where all the Heidedal racers will come together as a group. After that they will cycle their way to Grootvlei Prison with some assistance from the Heidedal Police Station.
The big event is set to start at 09:00 at the Grootvlei Prison.
