Radio presenter Alex Caige at 947 says he is excited and is thankful for the training he has received from Garment to help him get ready for his seventh 947 Ride Joburg road race.
Johannesburg - The 25th edition of the annual 947 Ride Joburg road race – Africa’s most iconic cycling event – will see over 10 000 cyclists test their endurance on a slightly improved and gruelling 97km route, as they vie for top honours on Sunday, 21 November.
Radio presenter Alex Caige at 947 says he is excited and is thankful for the training he has received from Garmin to help him get ready for his seventh race this year.
“I have mostly done indoor training because of busy schedule there has not been much times for me to get onto to the road. I am excited about the new route and to drive through the new start and finish lines at the FNB stadium,” says Caige
This year’s edition of the road race will be the first of its kind held during a Covid-19 lockdown and will see the return of spectators, as the adjusted lockdown alert level 1 permits a total of 2 000 spectators for outdoor sporting events. The race is hosted by the City of Joburg and is the world’s second-largest timed cycling event after the Cape Argus. It represents 97km of some of the most scenic spots in the city.
Caige explains that he always encourages first timers on how to beat the mind games which start at about 70km’s.
He says at this point it becomes a matter of how far the finish line is and focusing on enjoying the race rather than the heavy breathing and the pain.
“No matter how fit you are, you will feel the burn. I normally focus a lot on strength training and doing leg exercises that include squats, leg fits and hamstring,” said Caige.
The City of Joburg’s Director of Events, Bongi Mokaba, says the municipality looks forward to a successful race.
“A team of at least a dozen volunteers from a variety of organisations will ensure that all operations run smoothly and efficiently on the day,” says Mokaba.
To ensure the safety of both cyclists and spectators, the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), and the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will implement TOTAL ROAD CLOSURES along sections of the route from 12 Midnight on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday.
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) will be on high alert during this thrilling bicycle challenge, and the JMPD will line up all closed roads along the 97km route to ensure the safety and well-being of cyclists and spectators.
“A carnival atmosphere incorporating hospitality tents, entertainment and guaranteed fun awaits cyclists, their families and friends at FNB Stadium when they finish the race,” Mokaba explains.
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