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Roads will be closed for annual cycle event on 28 August

With the international Tour de France cycle tour capturing most peoples attention, there will be cycling action in the Vaal as well as Entelect will host the 25th Race for Victory National Classic on 28 August.

The race is in support of Frances Vorwerg School which provides education to learners with cerebral palsy and learning difficulties.

The Race for Victory is an annual road cycle event that starts and finishes at the Boswell Wilkie Circus Farm in Springbok Road, Daleside.  It attracts professional riders, novices as well as those cyclists who compete for recreational purposes.

There are two cycling distances on offer during the Race for Victory competition. The 110 km distance takes riders through the Meyerton/Henley on Klip area, whilst the 54km distance offers the ideal distance for recreational and less fit cyclists.

In the past this race has offered some amazing refreshments and handouts.  Coldrinks and recovery snacks have always been well received by the often exhausted riders as they collect their finishing medals.

The “Think Bike” Motor Bike marshalls will help control the traffic and cyclists, as will the local Traffic and Metro police.  Marshalls will be provided by the school and Albion Wheelers.

For many of our local cyclists the Race for Victory represents the first event of the cycling season for 2022, so get your entries in and enter online at www.raceforvictory.co.za.  Details of the route is available on the website, but roads can be described as “gently undulating “.

Frances Vorwerg School has a proud history of helping children, irrespective of their race, to overcome their disabilities. This enables them to complete their education and ultimately lead productive lives.

Other sponsors include Laurium Capital (T shirts) and My Active (online entries)

The event is officially sanctioned by Cycling South Africa.

Enter online at:  www.raceforvictory.co.za       OR        www.myactive.co.za

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Elsje Vermeulen

Elsje Vermeulen is the senior editor of MooiVaal Media and editor of the Vaalweekblad. Well-known for her award-winning photography and heartwarming stories, she always has the readers’ best interests at heart. Email: elsje@mooivaal.co.za
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