THE Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic has seen a high number of charities entering this year’s race and as a result a record number of participants will be officially racing for their special causes this year. Adding fuel to the social flame, the race organisers are offering for the first time ever the incentive of free stand space valued at R7 000 each for charities at this year’s Expo when they sign up 20 riders or more to ride for their cause.

“The greater involvement from charities this year demonstrates the ‘Spirit of Shova’ and the growth of the race’s social profile as a way to raise funds and awareness for worthy causes. Besides the multitude of charities participating, we also have people undertaking amazing feats and others who are defying the odds showing incredible courage and resilience,” said race organiser Annie Batchelder.

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Entering a charity is simple and entails signing up ten participants. The charity will be loaded to the Amashova website where subsequent riders can sign up under the charity of their choice. Those competing for a charity will also be given a separate batch to start in.

A charity participating this year is the #MadeForMore drive, which raises funds to assist differently abled sportsmen and women.

There are various ways to participate including volunteering to cycle with a differently abled rider, riding one of the race routes as an advocate for disability sport under the Made for More banner, by paying an athlete’s entry fee or contributing financially to the organisation.

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Other charities entered into the Tsogo Sun Amashova include CANSA Active and the Bible Society.

For more information visit www.shova.co.za.

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