Four new Legends were inducted into the Legend of the Pedal fold: Sammy Davids, Freddie Joubert, Cathy Carstens, Linus van Onselen. \/\/ Credit: Annelene Coetzee.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIt began by hosting an interview with some legendary cyclists to depict \u201ca day in the life\u201d of these guys,\u201d said Johnny Koen. \u201cThe legends started with three guys who had a cheap lunch at an Italian restaurant in Emmarentia one day. Today, the Legend of the Pedal gala dinner hosts 150 people and is oversubscribed \u2013 it’s a sold out event!\u201d<\/p>\n
Lawrence Whittaker was the first person to be inducted as a Legend of the Pedal and was the first President of Cycling South Africa (Gotty Hansen was the last President of the South African Cycling Federation \u2013 as it was previously known). A few reputable South African cyclists took a poll and they came up with 50 names that they recognised seen as legends of South African cycling. Out of those names, 30 were selected to be part of the Legends of the Pedal.<\/p>\n
The gala dinner is a get together to re-establish relationships and to raise some funds for any of those wanting legends. The sell-out event raised a record sum of approximately R80 000 for the Legends of the Pedal Benevolent Fund, which assists any Legends in need, and which is kindly managed and administered by Legends William Newman and Johan Nicol on their behalf.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve got the talent in cycling,\u201d said Koen. \u201cUntil Penny Heyns claimed two Olympic gold medals at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, Legend of the Pedal Tommy Shardelow was the most acclaimed Olympian from a bygone era. Tommy competed in the 1952 and 1956 Olympics, winning silver medals in the 4000m Team Pursuit and 2000m Tandem events in 1952.\u201d Shardelow was the guest Legend of Honour on Thursday evening at Ongegund Lodge in Somerset West.<\/p>\n
Four new Legends were inducted into the Legend of the Pedal fold. Sammy Davids, the first champion cyclist of colour since South Africa\u2019s re-admission into the international sporting arena; Cathy Carstens, the first \u201cLady Legend\u201d and previous World Champion; Linus van Onselen, double World Champion; and Freddie Joubert, who has dedicated 60 years+ of his life to cycling. Joubert was a cyclist, administrator and is still operating as a Commissaire today.<\/p>\n
The owner of Ongedund Lodge, Alwyn Gey van Pittius, went out of his way to ensure that the \u201cLegends\u201d were provided with five-star treatment, from the moment they arrived until the moment they left. Van Pittius is a keen mountain biker and a past athletics National Champion and record holder. The Ongedund Lodge sponsors the entire evening and is the single biggest contributor to the Legends of the Pedal Benevolent Fund. Koen expressed sincere gratitude to Van Pittius and the Ongedund Lodge for all their contribution and support of the Legends of the Pedal.<\/p>\n
Brief CVs of those Legends of the Pedal who were in attendance at the 2014 Legends of the Pedal Gala Dinner:<\/p>\n
Eddie Kriel<\/strong><\/p>\nSA 20km, Tandem (with Hennie Wentzel!), Ind Pursuit and Team Pursuit Champion<\/p>\n
Springbok<\/p>\n
Married to Susan Binneman<\/p>\n
Elrick Kulsen<\/strong><\/p>\n1986 1st Springbok of Colour<\/p>\n
Multiple SA Champions Track<\/p>\n
Manager CSA National Teams<\/p>\n
Coach\/manger CSA National Paracycling Teams<\/p>\n
Phil Liggett<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Voice of Cycling<\/p>\n
Honorary Legend of the Pedal: he virtually lives here.<\/p>\n
9 Olympic Games<\/p>\n
4 Winter Olympics<\/p>\n
TdF since 1973<\/p>\n
Emmy Award Winner<\/p>\n
2005 MBE<\/p>\n
2007 American Hall of Fame<\/p>\n
Martin Edward Charles Nefdt<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Self-Proclaimed Mayor of Perridgvale<\/p>\n
Springbok<\/p>\n
Multiple National Champion, Sprint, 5 Times Tandem, 1000m TT and 1500m<\/p>\n
1500m in 73 One of the Very Best Races we have seen<\/p>\n
William Newman<\/strong><\/p>\nElected not to Race in the Window Dressed Era \u201cNo normal sport in an abnormal society\u201d<\/p>\n
Multiple Tour de Boland Winner<\/p>\n
The Best SACOS rider of All Time<\/p>\n
Held all of the SACOS Records+ Captained the SACOS National Team<\/p>\n
First Legend to be elected as the President of CSA<\/p>\n
Johan Nicol<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Son of William Nicol, the Administrator of the then Transvaal<\/p>\n
SA Junior TT Record stood for 25 Years<\/p>\n
SA Senior TT Record<\/p>\n
SA 10-Mile Record<\/p>\n
Still an Active Cyclist: MTB<\/p>\n
Rowan Peacock<\/strong><\/p>\nRome Olympic Games<\/p>\n
1965 First SA Rider to Beat the 5 min Pursuit Barrier: 4:55<\/p>\n
Twice Boxing Day Winner<\/p>\n
1970 All SA TT Records 1500m TO 100km<\/p>\n
Roy Peacock<\/strong><\/p>\nRepresented WP and Captained Natal<\/p>\n
3 Times SA Team Pursuit Champion<\/p>\n
Children Lizelle and Roy both Represented SA at Swimming<\/p>\n
Andy Theron<\/strong><\/p>\nMultiple SA Pursuit Champion<\/p>\n
Boxing Day Winner<\/p>\n
1973 SA Hour Record 44.7 km at Pretoria vs. Eddy Merckx\u2019s 49.473 at Mexico City<\/p>\n
1973 SA Record Pursuit 4:52 when the WR was 4:46\u2026 still stands on a \u201cbicycle\u201d no aero equipment\u2026 6 secs off World Record<\/p>\n
Tin Thiart<\/strong><\/p>\nExtremely Popular<\/p>\n
1969 Springbok<\/p>\n
Twice Boxing Day Winner<\/p>\n
SA Champion<\/p>\n
Rembrandt Tour Rider<\/p>\n
Theo von Ruben<\/strong><\/p>\nHas had a CSA Racing License since 1967<\/p>\n
Winner All Senior EP Championships but the Sprint<\/p>\n
World Masters Games 10km Champion<\/p>\n
World Masters Games Omnium Champion<\/p>\n
Lawrence Whittaker<\/strong><\/p>\nNatal Colours<\/p>\n
Co Founder CTCT<\/p>\n
Winner 1st CTCT<\/p>\n
1st President CSA<\/p>\n
The Bridge Between Then and Now: Racing & Recreational<\/p>\n
Chris Willemse<\/strong><\/p>\nOnly Rider Ever to Win Juvenile, Junior and Senior National Road Titles<\/p>\n
Took Part in 5 SA Road Championships and Won 5 Medals<\/p>\n
Boxing Day Winner<\/p>\n
Multiple SA and RSA Games National Titles on the Track<\/p>\n
Youngest VP of SACF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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