Nolan Hoffman is gearing up for rounds one and two of the South African Track Grand Prix and National Series taking place in Durban from August 7 to 9.
Nolan Hoffman will head to Durban next week to take part in rounds one and two of the South African Track Grand Prix and National Series. Photo: Cycling SA
The National Omnium champion is excited about heading to the Cyril Geoghegan Cycle Track for the UCI Class 2 event.
“I have had a good winter and the training is going well. I hope the racing will be fast and aggressive,” he said.
The Team Telkom rider said he would be going “all-in” for the scratch and points races.
Hoffman added that the highlight for him this year was the National Champs in Port Elizabeth where he won the 15km scratch race for the sixth consecutive year.
He will also be taking part in the Amashova Durban Classic in October, hoping to reclaim his 2014 title.
Other big names headed for the province are African Continental 1km time-trial and points race champion Jean Spies, Bernard Esterhuizen, Maroesjka Matthee and Charlene du Preez.
“I’m feeling very excited for this huge opportunity to attend the SA Grand Prix – it’s a Class 2 event, so that definitely adds to the excitement,” said Du Preez.
A favourable prize purse is on offer to those taking part, with over R60 000 up for grabs.
Although much-needed rain is expected for the province over the next few days, event organisers are expecting nothing less than friendly KwaZulu-Natal sunshine next weekend.
