The 2016 Africa Cycle Fair will provide a wide variety of fun activities, plus the latest in cycling and outdoor sports gear, when it takes place at St Stithians College in Johannesburg from October 21 to 23.
“This year’s event promises to provide much more cycling entertainment and participation for visitors, with the introduction of the MTB Schools Interprovincial event, pro-am Watt Challenge and Buffalo Bike Challenge,” said organiser Tony Harding.
On the Saturday the first-ever High School MTB Interprovincial race will take place on the St Stithians cross country track.
High schools riders across South Africa have been invited to compete, with prizes up for grabs and medals for all participants.
Cyclists will have a chance to see how they match up to professional riders from some of SA’s top road cycling teams in the Watt Challenge, which will measure their power output and endurance.
This challenge will take place throughout the weekend and there will be a leader board and prizes for top outputs in the various age categories.
On Sunday, SA’s pro-riders and corporate teams will tackle a 1km lap race in the Buffalo Bike Challenge.
For the young aspiring cyclists who would like to improve their mountain biking skills, there will be a specially-erected short course with pros on hand to coach them.
