On November 2, the iconic Alzu Tour De Farm MTB and Festival will mark its grand return!
As one of Mpumalanga’s most popular and beloved races, between 1 000 and 1 500 eager cyclists are expected to participate in the event.
Entry fees are set at R400 per rider for the 120km Ultra Marathon, R350 for the 70km Marathon, R280 for the 40km Half Marathon, and R200 for the 15km Fun Race.
Live Entertainment
All race entries include a ticket to the festival show, which will feature live entertainment from the likes of Irene-Louise van Wyk, FATMAN, and JanJanJan.
If you wish to just attend the performances, tickets will cost R60 per adult, with children under 12 granted free entry.
Online entries for the races close on October 28 at 09:00, so hurry up and enter if you are considering taking part.
To further incentivise you, cash prizes reach up to R20 000 for the winner of the 70km Marathon.
And if that still isn’t enough, each cyclist who finishes the race will receive a medal.
Manual Entries
Manual entries for all races will take place at GoCycles during working hours from October 31 to November 1, however, entries for the 120km race will begin a day earlier on October 30.
Manual entries will also be available on the day of the race at 06:00, with late entry fees of R40 applicable from November 1–2.
For A Good Cause
According to Alzu, the driving force behind the event is to generate funds in order to, “Assist youngsters from disadvantaged communities, who are left in dire need to be able to complete their schooling.”
The main beneficiaries of the event include Middelburg Primary School, Hoërskool Middelburg and the Middelburg Care Village.
For more information and to enter the race, visit the website at tourdefarm.co.za.
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