{"id":16475,"date":"2017-08-14T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T10:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/08\/14\/climbing-for-qhubeka-registrations-now-open-r6810\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T06:31:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:31:36","slug":"climbing-for-qhubeka-registrations-now-open-r6810","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/climbing-for-qhubeka-registrations-now-open-r6810\/","title":{"rendered":"Climbing for Qhubeka registrations now open"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, Qhubeka launched the 2017 edition of its \u2018Climbing for Qhubeka\u2019 campaign, which will run from 29 September to 1 October. For the first time, the campaign will take place globally. Registrations are now open at www.climbingforqhubeka.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-58780-0-87066200-1502710875.jpg\"<\/a>Image credit: Donovan Thorne<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the fourth edition of the campaign, which was first started by Kevin Benkenstein, who decided to do an \u2018Everesting\u2019 for Qhubeka. Everesting is when a cyclist chooses a hill and rides it repeatedly in a single ride until ascending the equivalent height of Mt. Everest \u2013 8,848m above sea level.<\/p>\n

This year, Climbing for Qhubeka aims to raise sufficient funds through entries and donations to fund 100 Qhubeka Bicycles \u2013 by opening up the challenge to supporters around the globe, including those who don\u2019t cycle.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is now a choice of challenges available upon registration, including summits such as Chapman\u2019s Peak, Alpe d\u2019Huez and Sani Pass, as well as the traditional Everesting option and a \u2018choose your own\u2019 option, allowing cyclists, runners and walkers of all abilities to take part,\u201d Benkenstein explains. \u201cParticipants are encouraged to make their home their starting point and let their imagination take them from there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Qhubeka is a charity that moves people forward with bicycles, which helps them to access schools, clinics and jobs. \u201cRegistration for Climbing for Qhubeka costs 10USD, which includes an event number, a finisher\u2019s flag (on which to write your final elevation gain achieved), information on Qhubeka and the knowledge that you are assisting Qhubeka to change lives using bicycles,\u201d Benkenstein says. \u201cFor those who want to join a group activity, events are planned across the country for the weekend of the challenge, from an Everesting on Fort Klapperkop in Pretoria to a trail ride in Pietermaritzburg to an afternoon run on Table Mountain and a walk along Strand Beach on the final day. There is something for everyone, of every ability level and every activity type across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

All Climbing for Qhubeka events will be listed on the Qhubeka Facebook page. \u201cRegister, participate, share your fun and make a difference,\u201d Benkenstein says, encouragingly. \u201cWe will be getting behind the Climbing for Qhubeka campaign over the next six weeks, so keep a look out for more news on the progress and events for you to participate in.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ccs-58780-0-25041800-1502710740.jpg\"<\/a>Image credit: Donovan Thorne<\/span><\/p>\n

\nAbout Qhubeka<\/strong>
Qhubeka moves people forward with bicycles. People earn bicycles through our programmes, improving access to schools, clinics and jobs.<\/p>\n

Qhubeka is an Nguni word that means \u201cto progress\u201d, \u201cto move forward\u201d. Bicycles help people move forward. With a bicycle, a person can travel faster and further, and carry more.<\/p>\n

People earn bicycles through learn-to-earn programmes for children and work-to-earn programmes for adults. Bicycles are also provided to first responders for disaster relief.<\/p>\n

More information at www.qhubeka.org<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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