Enter your young cyclists now for the Herald Cycle Tour

It will be a family affair at the Herald Cycle Tour next month, with two races reserved exclusively for children.

During the Mountain Bike Challenge in Addo, the children will get their chance to have some fun at the Junior Races taking place on Sunday, February 16 at the Addo Polo Club. These races will include a 5km Kiddies Ride and 500m Toddlers Dash.

As official hydration sponsor, Coca Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) Head: Reputation and Regulatory Affairs Motshidisi Mokwena said it was important for the company to get involved with events where youth are encouraged to be active and live a healthy lifestyle.

“We are glad to be part of this successful event and we have seen growth in the cycling sport over the years. We are hoping that more and more people, even those that never imagined themselves cycling, can start cycling and participate in this event,” said Mokwena.

All Junior Races entry proceeds will be donated to the Reach for a Dream Foundation, who has been a beneficiary of the Herald Cycle Tour for the past 12 years.

Reach for a Dream Port Elizabeth Brand Coordinator Michelle van Huyssteen said proceeds are used to give hope to children fighting life-threatening illnesses through the fulfilment of their dreams. The Foundation’s aim is to inspire every child to believe in the power of dreams.

“The past 12 years have been a road pathed with so many special memories and amazing dreams fulfilled through the support from the Herald Cycle Tour and its generous cyclists. I fondly remember our first race in 2009 when a little boy was entered into the Toddlers Dash. Over the years, this family continues to support the Herald Cycle Tour and I have seen this little boy grow a little taller, and a little broader and move from pram to scooter to bicycles with each Cycle Race. This is very special,” said Van Huyssteen.

Cyclists (adults and children) entering online for the Herald Cycle Tour in any of the races (Mountain Bike and Road Race) can also choose to support the Reach for a Dream Foundation by clicking on the Donate button on the Herald Cycle Tour website.

The entry fee for the 5km Kiddies Ride is R60 and R30 for the 500m Toddlers Dash. The Start and Finish lines are at the Addo Polo Club. The Kiddies Ride starts at 06:40 and the Toddlers Dash at 06:50 on Sunday, February 16.

Mountain Bike Race Packs can be collected on Friday, February 14 from 09:00 to 19:00 at the Lifesaving Club, Pollok Beach; Saturday, February 15 from 09:00 to 13:00 at the Lifesaving Club, Pollok Beach; Saturday, February 15 from 17:00 to 18:00 at the Addo Polo Club and Sunday, February 16 from 04:30 to 05:30 at the Addo Polo Club.

Online entries close on Tuesday January 28 at midnight. For more information or to register, visit www.heraldcycletour.co.za