The Red Island Ride, proudly sponsored by Shoprite, is hosting the first ever international mountain biking race in Ansirabe, Madagascar.
Called the Red Island Ride International Trophy, the event will give locals the chance to compete mountain bike to mountain bike with riders from around the world.
Fiona Coward, Event Organiser, expands: “We’ve received such incredible support from the local mountain biking community that we felt it would be fitting to top the Red Island Ride off with a race that brings all those passionate about mountain biking together for a little fun and competition.
“The Red Island Ride International Trophy is an opportunity for Malagasy riders to test themselves on a national stage and against international competition.”
Thabiso Gabanakgosi, Marketing Director for Shoprite adds: “Shoprite, through the sponsorship of the Red Island Ride International Trophy, is proud to be a part of the upliftment of the standards of competitive mountain biking within Madagascar, assisting local riders to hone their mountain biking skills and laying the foundation for support structures for Malagasy mountain bikers.”
The inaugural Red Island Ride, will take place from May 31 to June 7 and is a seven-day part race, part tour through the winding trails and untouched beauty of Madagascar.
The Red Island Ride routes range from between 60km and 80km each day with a maximum ascent of 2800m.
It also includes a 23km Prologue in the capital, Antananarivo, and ends off with the International Cup in Antsirabe.
For more information find the Red Island Ride at www.RedIslandRide.com, follow on Facebook or on Twitter.
