“You can get there by plane, train, bus or by car… whatever you do just get there”. These were the words of Annie Batchelder, organiser of the Pick ‘n Pay National Classic due to take place on October 22.
Organisers are bracing themselves for a big influx of cyclists from all over South Africa and beyond.
Entries have come in from the US, UK, Europe, Australia, France, Egypt, Kenya and many other countries around the world.
“One of the challenges when entering a cycle race like the Amashova is getting your bicycle to the race so we have put in place a number of alternatives for entrants in this years’ race to make things a lot easier” said Batchelder.
Cyclists in the Amashova have a choice of plane, train, bus and bicycle! A number of cyclists are cycling to the race and then competing as a “last leg” whilst others are having their bikes couriered to Durban. A train service for bike, cyclist and support crew is even being offered from JHB to Durban which gives cyclists the opportunity to make the train their home whilst in Durban as well as their transport.
On the morning of the race bus transport as well as train transport is available to the start from Durban – cyclists are advised to go to www.shova.co,.za to book for these services as soon as possible.
“We are pulling out all stops to make sure that the Amashova is a highlight on every cyclist’s calendar. We see our entrants as clients and we want to be able to afford them the very best service possible” said Batchelder.
The road for both the 106km race from PMB to Durban and the 40km race from Pick ‘n Pay in Hillcrest to the finish at the Suncoast Casino and entertainment world will be closed to all vehicular traffic for the duration of the event.
Entries for the 106km race from PMB to Durban and the 40 km from Hillcrest to Durban are available from www.shova.co.za. Entries close on October 2.
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