Put pedal to the metal at cycle race
Enter now for the second Marriott Freedom Race on 2 adn 3 April.
ENTRIES are open for the exciting mountain bike event, the second Marriott Freedom Race on 2 and 3 April, a celebration of the 26th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.
The Marriott Freedom Race is for both serious cyclists and families looking for a fun day out. Riders can choose between a two-day, two-person team ride, which covers about 60km per day (120km in total), or a one-day individual ride over a shorter course of 40km.
Day one starts at the eNanda Adventure Centre on the banks of Inanda Dam. The route makes its way around Inanda, up the mountain and through newly-cut single track. The finish of day one in Inanda will have a strong traditional African influence, with something of interest for the whole family. Local cuisine and beverages will be available in addition to locally-sourced crafts, musicians and dance groups.
Day two starts from the eNanda Adventure Centre, after which the 60km and 40km riders then split. The 60km team riders head up onto the beautiful Shembe plateau. The riders then descend to Inanda Dam and ride along some of Durban’s best MTB trails alongside the uMngeni River until they reach Durban’s famed promenade and the finish line on the Suncoast Sundeck.
Here, riders and their families can spend the afternoon relaxing in the race village, which will include a massage tent for the team entrants and a food and beverage tent run by Suncoast Casino. Prize-giving will take place at noon.
Registration will take place at Suncoast from 10am to 5pm on Friday, 1 April. The event offers R40 000 in prize money for the various categories.
A portion of the entry fees will be donated to Durban Green Corridor Youth MTB programme, which aims to develop and involve the youth in environmental and economic programmes – activities which are often not available at their schools.
