The second edition of the 98km Tshwane Classic has tweaked its route for this year’s event, which will take place in Pretoria on November 4, organisers announced today.
The second edition of the 98km Tshwane Classic has tweaked its route for this year’s event. Photo: Supplied
In the statement, race director Darren Herbst described the changes as having “an even better experience for competitors”.
“This year we’re not going out and back on the N4 freeway towards Hartbeespoort, but rather accessing the N4 from the newly resurfaced R511 and then popping onto the N4 back towards Pretoria,” Herbst said.
The resurfaced 16km stretch of the R511 is “cycling heaven”, he said.
“The 38km mark is the highest point of the race, after which riders will have a winding 6km descent into the valley and onto the N4 at 54km.
The new direction to Hartbeespoort has made the first half of the race longer, which is why the organisers took out the Wonderboom loop, where riders reportedly had a few challenges with taxis last year.
“The Tom Jenkins ascent presents itself at approximately the same point as last year, 86km in, so for the elites it will again provide a platform for attacks.
“While for fun riders it will remain the main obstacle within the last several kilometres.
“There are a number of famous landmarks along the route and we are working with the municipality to create awareness of these.”
