Times Of Swaziland: CYCLING NATIONAL CHAMPS ON SUNDAY

CYCLING NATIONAL CHAMPS ON SUNDAY
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Sanele Jele on 23/06/2022 08:30:00


MBABANE- It is all systems go for cycling’s flagship event.
These are the National Road Championship. The country’s signature road race
will be held at Mpaka along the Sikhuphe Road on Sunday, starting at 7am. This
was disclosed by Cycling Eswatini Association (ECA) Secretary Mxolisi Shongwe
yesterday. The race is divided into two categories. These are the 115km for
elite men and the ladies, as well as juniors who will take on a 75km course.
“We are grateful that the sport we love is picking up momentum and races are
returning. This race is where we will see our current national champion Muzi
Shabangu attempting to defend his title. He is fresh from the Rooi Winter
Challenge Race with Kwanele Jele,” said Shongwe. He also highlighted that they
were looking forward to seeing Dinize Wilsch defending her title as the reigning
female road champion. Makepeace Bailey will be looking to defend his juniors’
title.
Interesting
“As the cycling fraternity has been gradually active, it will be a very
interesting race, as cyclists will be vying for the covted title of being a road
champion. It will be fireworks from the word go as we anticipate tight
competition,” added Shongwe. He also said the road championship winner would
take home a national team kit and be refereed as the king of the road. Other
road races that will be held this year include 4EVA Two Fast Two Furious, Mandla
Simelane Road Classic, Nedbank Imvelo MTB Classic, MTN Khemani and Dups Newcom
Wheels.