Riders, spectators gear up for exciting tour
RIDERS, the Eastern Cape’s biggest cycling event is less than three weeks away, so it is time to start making sure you are prepared for the big occasion.
As entries are now closed for The Herald Continental Cycle Tour, the next thing to remember is to collect your race packs on February 16 from 9am to 7pm and February 17 from 9am to 1pm at Pollok Beach.
They can also be collected on February 23 from 9am to 7pm and February 24 from 9am to 1pm at Pollok Beach.
All participants will receive a goody bag with their race pack, which will include the official cycle tour race booklet – a handy race guide that will provide all the information on the events taking place over the two weekends, proudly sponsored by Bukani Print.
“Our participation in The Herald Continental Cycle Tour event is part of our commitment and social responsibility to the environment in which we operate our business and raise our families,” Bukani Print co-owner Alan Taylor said.
“It is a pleasure and a privilege to be associated with this event.
“Our involvement in other sporting events over the years has been a big part of the culture of Bukani Print to uplift our community.
“We aspire for PE to one day be a chosen destination for many more sporting events, such as Ironman.”
Cyclists and supporters can look forward to a spectacular festival of cycling at the race villages situated at the Addo Polo Club for the mountain bike events and Pollok Beach area for the road races.
The race villages are the heart and soul of the events, offering something for all riders, spectators and children.
At Pollok Beach, riders and spectators can experience VIP treatment at this year’s cycle tour hospitality lounge, alongside the pro teams.
This includes VIP parking, lunch and refreshments, a dedicated bar, comfortable seating, private bathrooms, access to masseuses and an official cycle tour T-shirt.
Spectators can also look forward to an incredible bike stunt performance, courtesy of Continental Tyre SA, by multiple South African mountain bike trials champion Dylan Victor.
The kiddies’ play park will keep little ones entertained with jumping castles, face painting, Barney and the Minions, and much more.
The Addo community will be offering true farmers’ hospitality at the mountain bike race village with a traditional farmers’ market, food prepared by the locals, kids’ tractor and horse rides, and helicopter rides.
Another must-see is Continental Tyre SA’s activation area, which will be 5m longer this year, Continental marketing communications manager Ryan Visagie says.
“Like last year, [SA supercar racer] Clare Vale’s spectacular Subaru BRZ hill climb car will be on display as part of our Vision Zero area.
“In addition, we will have a General Tire area that Vale’s V8 Mustang drift car will be a part of.
“People can expect to see some of the latest Adidas footwear equipped with Continental outer soles,” Visagie said.
The Continental bicycle tyres and accessories will be on display, and some of the latest Continental cycling clothing will be available for purchase.