72 cyclists pedal across SA to beat poverty
Deemed as South Africa's toughest cycle ride, the 2018 ride with purpose from Secunda to Durban has thus far raised over R1.5 million
Extreme heat, mental and physical fatigue, and a total of 26 hours of cycling time over two days did not deter the spirits of 72 cyclists as they banded together to complete the ninth edition of the 606 km Ride for MRP Foundation.
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Deemed as South Africa’s toughest cycle ride, the 2018 ride with purpose from Secunda to Durban has thus far raised over R1.5 million for MRP Foundation’s education and skills development programmes, which empower thousands of young South Africans to help break the cycle of poverty and inequality.
The ninth annual athletic challenge consisted of the largest peloton to date including South African Rugby Legends Stefan Terblanche and Wayne Fyvie, as well as South African triathlete Mhlengi Gwala who made international headlines earlier this year when his legs were nearly sawed off in a gruesome attack whilst on an early morning training session.
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In addition, individuals and teams comprising of masters, juniors, women and development riders, as well as the first international rider, took to the roads.
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