Mountain Bikers go all out for charity
The first ever Pedal for Poverty event held at Friesland Melkery on Saturday 3 September saw mountain bikers take on the course all in the name of charity. Hashtag Events Company hosted the event where riders, in pairs and groups, took turns to pedal their way towards a good cause. Funds were raised for students …
The first ever Pedal for Poverty event held at Friesland Melkery on Saturday 3 September saw mountain bikers take on the course all in the name of charity.
Hashtag Events Company hosted the event where riders, in pairs and groups, took turns to pedal their way towards a good cause. Funds were raised for students who cannot afford a quality education.
The main goal of the event that the NWU Pukke’s Tourism Honours students organised, was to raise funds as part of one of their projects for the year.
According to the CEO of Hashtag Events Company, Chireé Jacobs, the event did not draw as many competitors as they had expected but still made a difference in the lives of less fortunate students.
“We are very grateful for everyone’s support. The community has been fantastic in their support for this event and we thank the Lord for that,” she said.
Prizes:
Cyclomaniacs:
1st place – weekend getaway in Ballito (Power Couple)
- Pieter du Toit
- Danielle Strydom
2nd place – river raft voucher for four (Vinnige Trappers)
- Jaco de Klerk
- Francois Ellis
3rd place – Café Fiori and Romans vouchers (Cyclomatics)
- Heinrich van Niekerk
- Johan Beukes
Tour de Family:
1st place – Weekend getaway to Marico Bosveld / Groot Marico (Big Blades)
- Ernst Beherens
- Robert Beherens
2nd place – 2 cooler bags with craft beer six-packs (KWJ Solutions)
- Eon Goosen
- Carien Lessing
3rd place – P.R.E.T and Romans vouchers (Wimpie)
- Wimpie van Zyl
Pro-Beerders:
1st place – Weekend getaway to Stonehenge in Africa. (Flaming Marshmallow Brigade)
- Yolindi van Staden
- Gita Adlam
- Hanno Degenaar
- Corné Pieterse
2nd place – CB hamper and tog bags
- André Henning (He competed solo after his team mate did not pitch up for the event.)
3rd place – Romans vouchers and Fokof glasses
- Rudolf van der Walt
- Jan Reikert
Auction:
Sheep
- Prof. Saayman – R1 400
Impala
- James Jacobs – R1300
Duvet •Jane Kritzinger – R1 200
River Raft (8 persons)
- Johan van Eeden – R2 100.
Here are photos of Hashtag Events’ Pedal for Poverty event that took place on Saturday, 3 September at Friesland Melkery.
