Amashova cyclists push to Durban finish line
Thousands of cyclists have begun their sprint
to the finish line in the Amashova National Classic, with many making the
gruelling push from Howick to Durban on Sunday morning.
"We have four distances, the Howick events, and it leaves from the Mandela capture site," said Race director, Annie Batchelder.
"We then have a 106km from the Msunduzi city Hall, and then we have two shorter distance races that one starts at Cater Ridge outside the George Cater School, and the other one is the short family ride, which starts at Shongweni on the M13."
Batchelder said the 39th edition of the annual event has drawn around 4,000 participants from across the country.
"We have a price of R250,000 and our first man and woman get R50,000 each, second R20,000, Third R10,000 each, and then the rest of the money is split between different categories," she said.
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Several roads are going to be affected as the cyclists make their way to Durban's Masabalala Yengwa Avenue.
"That will be R103, Old Main Road, Shongweni Road, and M13," said Metro Police spokesperson Boysie Zungu.
"The race will counter flow on N3 from Sherwood. Continue to Dr. Monty Naicker Road, Walnut Road, and Masabalala Yengwa Avenue."
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