Organisers set for Amashova in Durban
Organisers of the Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic say it's all systems go ahead of this weekend's race.
Thousands of cyclists will hit the roads between Pietermaritzburg and Durban on Sunday.
The main event will see participants tackling the gruelling 106km route between the Pietermaritzburg City Hall and Suncoast Casino on the Durban beachfront.
Other races include the 35 and 65km options.
Just over 10 000 cyclists took part in last year's event.
Amashova's Malcolm Lange says excellent riding conditions are expected.
"The weather last year was terrible - there was a lot of wind and a lot of cancellations on the day. We lost a lot of numbers. I think this year, things are looking up - I know the weather is going to be a lot better.
"But let's just hope that we will have a great day on Sunday - people come out and enjoy one of the classic road races on the calendar," he said.
See the roads affected below.
TIMES
Chief Albert Luthuli St – Alexandra Road : 04h00 – 09h30
Alexandra Road – Umlaas Road : 05h00 – 12h00
Umlaas Road - R103 Inchanga/ 1000 Hills : 04h30 -12h30
103 Inchanga - Botha’s Hill Butchery : 04h30 – 13h15
R103 Patna Road - Kassier Road/M13 on ramp : 04h30 – 13h45
M13 Hillcrest - M13 Westville : 04h15 – 14h45
M13 Westville - M13 45th Cutting : 04h15 – 14h45
N3 Outbound – Monty Naiker Street : 05h00 – 15h15
Monty Naiker Street (Pine Street) : 04h00 – 15h30
Masabalala Yengwa Ave (North Bound) : 04h00 – 16h00
(File photo: Gallo Images)