{"id":17084,"date":"2017-02-15T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/02\/15\/jens-voigt-to-visit-south-africa-in-the-lead-up-to-the-cape-town-cycle-tour-r6148\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:11:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:11:25","slug":"jens-voigt-to-visit-south-africa-in-the-lead-up-to-the-cape-town-cycle-tour-r6148","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/jens-voigt-to-visit-south-africa-in-the-lead-up-to-the-cape-town-cycle-tour-r6148\/","title":{"rendered":"Jens Voigt to visit South Africa in the lead up to the Cape Town Cycle Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

To celebrate that Trek is now direct in South Africa, Trek are bringing out the legendary Jens Voigt. Jens will be participating in the #MyTrek Sunset Charity Cycles in aid of the non-profit, Qhubeka and in the upcoming Cape Town Cycle Tour.<\/p>\n

Jens Voigt is a true legend in the sport of professional cycling, most commonly known for his saying \u201cshut up legs\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The German-born cyclist and father of six has competed in the Tour de France 17 times, winning several stages and wearing the famed yellow jersey in the race\u2019s 2005 edition. In 2014, Jens became the UCI World 1 hour record holder before retiring as a member of the Trek Factory Racing Pro team after a storied 17-year career. More recently, in January he completed the gruelling Everest challenge in 26h30m, a massive 9000 metres of climbing and over 400km of riding in snow and on frozen roads.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to have Jen\u2019s coming to South Africa, he loves spending time with his fans chatting about his passion for the sport. He is a legendary sportsman – the Trek team and our Trek retailers are so excited for his visit\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n

Keep an eye on Trek social media channels including <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a> for more information and register on <\/span>www.mytrek.co.za<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key events:<\/h2>\n

#MyTrek Sunset Cruises:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join Trek<\/strong> Bikes<\/strong> South<\/strong> Africa<\/strong> and celebrated cyclist, Jens<\/strong> Voigt<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> for a fun-filled sunset cycle, suitable for everyone, in Johannesburg 7<\/strong>th<\/strong> March<\/strong> 2017, 3 pm <\/strong>at <\/strong>Bidon Bistro<\/strong><\/a> and Cape Town 10<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong> March<\/strong> 2017, 4 pm <\/strong>at <\/strong>Boschendal Wine Farm.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This is not a race! We\u2019re challenging all cyclists. Both serious and hobbyist, in these two cities, to help us raise funds for the non-profit, Qhubeka.<\/a><\/p>\n

Registration<\/strong> is<\/strong> free<\/strong> and for each registration Trek<\/strong> will<\/strong> donate<\/strong> R<\/strong>10<\/strong> with a goal to reach R15 000.00 for Qhubeka. We need at least 1500 riders to make this possible.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>Will<\/strong> you<\/strong> be<\/strong> part<\/strong> of<\/strong> this<\/strong> legendary<\/strong> ride<\/strong>?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Register<\/strong> at<\/strong> https<\/strong>:\/\/<\/strong>www<\/strong>.<\/strong>mytrek<\/strong>.<\/strong>co<\/strong>.<\/strong>za<\/strong>\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\n*<\/span><\/em>Food<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/em>coffee<\/span><\/em> and<\/span><\/em> drink<\/span><\/em> services<\/span><\/em> will<\/span><\/em> be<\/span><\/em> available<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/em>on<\/span><\/em> the<\/span><\/em> day<\/span><\/em>, <\/span><\/em>for<\/span><\/em> your<\/span><\/em> own<\/span><\/em> account<\/span><\/em>. <\/span><\/em>Zapper<\/span><\/em> and<\/span><\/em> Credit<\/span><\/em> Card<\/span><\/em> facilities<\/span><\/em> available<\/span><\/em> on<\/span><\/em> site<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/em>
*<\/span><\/em>Children<\/span><\/em> are<\/span><\/em> welcome<\/span><\/em>. <\/span><\/em>We<\/span><\/em><\/strong> encourage<\/span><\/em><\/strong> safe<\/span><\/em><\/strong> cycling<\/span><\/em><\/strong>, <\/span><\/em><\/strong>metro<\/span><\/em><\/strong> and<\/span><\/em><\/strong> paramedics<\/span><\/em><\/strong> will<\/span><\/em><\/strong> be<\/span><\/em><\/strong> onsite<\/span><\/em><\/strong> to<\/span><\/em><\/strong> keep<\/span><\/em><\/strong> you<\/span><\/em><\/strong> safe<\/span><\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
*<\/span><\/em>This<\/span><\/em> is<\/span><\/em> a<\/span><\/em> fun<\/span><\/em> afternoon<\/span><\/em> cycle<\/span><\/em> meant<\/span><\/em> for<\/span><\/em> enjoyment<\/span><\/em>. <\/span><\/em>Please<\/span><\/em> feel<\/span><\/em> free<\/span><\/em> to<\/span><\/em> invite<\/span><\/em> friends<\/span><\/em> and<\/span><\/em> family<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/em>
*<\/span><\/em>Dress<\/span><\/em> up<\/span><\/em> in<\/span><\/em> any<\/span><\/em> fun<\/span><\/em> attire<\/span><\/em> you<\/span><\/em> feel<\/span><\/em> confident<\/span><\/em> in<\/span><\/em>. <\/span><\/em>We<\/span><\/em> will<\/span><\/em> be<\/span><\/em> filming<\/span><\/em> this<\/span><\/em> event<\/span><\/em>!<\/span><\/em>\n<\/div>\n

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Store signings:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Come meet Jens Voigt and share your love for cycling at some of our exclusive store signings. Jens will spend one-on-one time with his fans. Should you wish to get any memorabilia signed this is your chance!<\/span><\/p>\n

Catch him at:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wednesday 8<\/span><\/strong>th<\/sup><\/span><\/strong> March:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pretoria:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The Bicycle Company Lynnwood: Cnr Lynnwood & Daventry Road, Lynnwood<\/span><\/div>\n
10h30 \u2013 12h30<\/span><\/div>\n
Johannesburg:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Swiss Cycles, 1 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank<\/span><\/div>\n
15h00 \u2013 17h00<\/span><\/div>\n

Thursday 9<\/span><\/strong>th<\/sup><\/span><\/strong> March:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stellenbosch:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
BMT Stellenbosch, Blackhorse Centre Cnr Dorp and Mark Street, Stellenbosch<\/span><\/div>\n
11h30 \u2013 13h30<\/span><\/div>\n
Durbanville:<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Best Bikes : Shop 5; Spiros Corner, Cnr Main & wellington, Durbanville<\/span><\/div>\n
15h30 \u2013 17h30<\/span><\/div>\n
\nFor more details please contact:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Natalie Roberts: Marketing Manager Trek Bikes SA – +27 11 258 8974
Info_treksa@trekbikes.com\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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