In 2014, the Pedal Power Association, a public benefit organisation committed to promote cycling and the interests of cyclists, joined forces with Free State Cycling to host a Cape Town Cycle Tour seeding event in Bloemfontein after the cancellation of the OFM Classic.
The first PPA Mangaung Cycle Tour was well received by cyclists from Free State and surrounding areas. This year the PPA established an office in Bloemfontein committing to offer local cyclists the opportunity to participate in a seeding event leading up to the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour. Sponsored by the Manaung Municipality, the event is expected to grow in stature going forward.
“We are hoping to not only attract the local Free State riders but cyclists across the country,” says PPA chairman Steven Hayward. “We will be hosting various off-road events on Saturday 31 October and the prestigious road event on Sunday 01 November. This year’s event will once again be aimed at the recreational rider but local professional riders are most welcome to participate in the race,” Hayward explained.
No prize money will be given this year and any profits from the event will be ploughed back into cycling-related projects in the Free State and will be managed by the local PPA office in Bloemfontein.
Participants can enter one of two distances: 106 km route (which will be the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour seeding distance), or a shorter 30 km route. Entry fees are respectively R250 for the 106 km route (R220 for PPA members) and R160 for the 30 km route (R130 for PPA members).
Entries are now open. Online entries will remain open until Monday 19 October 20 at 23h00. Late entries will be available at registration on the Friday and Saturday prior to the event, at an additional R100 admin fee.
Click here to enter: http://www.cycleevents.co.za/road-events/ppa-mangaung-cycle-tour-2015/
Event details at a glance
PPA Mangaung Cycle Tour 2015
Sunday 1 November 2015
Start time: From 06h00
Venue: Grey College, Jock Meiring Street, Bloemfontein
Discounted entry fee for PPA members (see above)
Online entries until 19 October 2015: http://www.cycleevents.co.za/road-events/ppa-mangaung-cycle-tour-2015/
Late entries @ additional R100 admin fee at registration on the Friday and Saturday prior to the event.
No registration and no late entries on the day of the event.
Queries: Please email bloem@pedalpower.og.za
