Joburg’s biggest road race to take place

Covid-19 might have disrupted the world, but it will not stop Joburg’s biggest road race from happening this year.

On November 15, Smile Foundation, in collaboration with 947 Ride Joburg and Imperial Wanderers Stadium, will host a Smile Foundation 947 Ride Joburg Cyclethon.

A cycling instructor will lead and motivate the riders for four hours throughout their virtual race.

All riders will be linked virtually to the same race and will complete their 94km in their own time.

Every rider will need to use the official app, Motosumo, to track and measure their 94 km ride to receive an official 2020 finish and medal. Participants who choose to attend Smile Foundation 947 Ride Joburg Cyclethon at Imperial Wanderers will also receive their medal and goody bag.

Refreshment stations will be available to the 500 participants who attend at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium.

This is to simulate water points during the not-so-virtual race. On top of it, this exciting event will be aired live via the 947 Ride.

Entry fee is R400 per person and is open to 500 riders (300 gym stationery bikes available/200 spots for home trainers).

Click here to register.

Book your bike seat spot at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium, at a Planet Fitness gym or virtual link in. For those interested in donating and supporting this event, visit https://www.easyreg.co.za

947 Ride Joburg Criterium Race will be broadcast live on 15 Nov 2020 . An exciting 1.4 km closed-circuit lap for licensed and Elite riders only in Steyn City. Thank you to @garminsa for being our tech partner in this event. For more info go to https://t.co/kkYkueV9om #GarminSA pic.twitter.com/oKLOZljnEq

— Ride Joburg (@RideJoburg) November 12, 2020

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