High-action show will keep you on edge

THE CAPE Argus SportShow will not only have family fun, but will include some dangerous, gravity-defying stunts.

From March 24-26, Sandringham Farm will host the three-day sporting event that will showcase sports celebrities, clinics, exhibitors and live performances such as Gravity Clash.

Nick de Wit, from the Extreme Sports Show, who will be presenting Gravity Clash, said this year’s SportShow will be exciting and will combine various actionsports disciplines.

“We have kept the freestyle motocross (FMX) and BMX element, but this year the BMX will be a series of dirt jumps. The FMX will be on a spectacular double-wide landing so that two riders can jump side by side in the air,” De Wit said.

“We have also incorporated the bounce trampoline show and we will be doing some amazing choreographed tricks with them.

“In a different area, we will be having Brian Capper on his trials bike, and Dylan Victor on his performing Man vs Machine Show. They will also go head-to-head with each other.”

De Wit revealed that Gravity Clash is creating something new at this year’s event by mixing FMX, BMX and a new bounce trampoline show, a first in Africa.

“People should expect a high-adrenalin, high-action show that will keep people on the edge of their seats,” he said.

“Kids go different directions in their lives and some kids chase their dreams of mastering their skills on two wheels, and I think the ability and feeling of accomplishment when you learn and execute a trick is what drives us athletes.

“Performing in front of a crowd really contributes to that feeling too. Athletes who will be performing in this show have put many hours of blood and sweat into learning these moves, and everyone who comes to watch will see and appreciate how the riders ride.”

Tickets are available at the SportShow’s website (www.sportshow.co.za) as well as Computicket. Gates are open from 9am-6pm throughout the weekend.

Entrance cost R150 for adults, R80 for children and R200 for a full weekend pass. Kids aged three and under can enter for free.

PICTURE: DAVID RITCHIE WHO NEEDS ROADS?: The Cape Argus SportShow will feature some gravity-defying stunts along with entertainment, sport clinics, celebrities and a range of exhibits. It takes place at Sandringham Farm from March 24-26.