Cyclists Gear Up for Johannesburg’s Cycle Challenge

Cyclists from around the world are gearing up to participate in Johannesburg's 13th Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge on 15 November 2009. The race is billed as the world's second-biggest individually timed mass-participation cycle race with over 23 000 cyclists already registered. This year sees an increasing number of professional teams entering the race which attracts the elite from the international cycling circuit. The winners of last years men’s and women’s races - Malcolm Lange and Anriette Schoeman – will be defending their titles.

Professional cyclists will compete in 180km race while amateurs and beginners will participate in the 94.7km circuit. The biggest change in this year’s race is the route of the 94.7km inner city route which will take in some of Johannesburg’s iconic sights including the Nelson Mandela Bridge and the newly renovated Ellis Park stadium.

The Cycle Challenge attracts professionals participant, cycling enthusiasts on South Africa cycling holidays and spectators who line the streets along the route. Ravi Naidoo, the 94.7 Highveld Stereo station manager describes that Cycle Challenge as “a day that celebrates Joburg and its people".

The Cycle Challenge also benefits local communities by supporting various social responsibility projects and creating jobs relating to holding the cycling event.

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