Tiaan Strauss
Former Springbok and Wallaby Tiaan Strauss will partner ex Bok captain Corne Krige in the 2013 Cape Epic in and around Cape Town in South Africa.
Strauss, who was part of the World Cup-winning Australian team in 1999, rode his first Cape Epic in 2008.
On the other hand, a “very nervous yet excited” Krige will embark on his first Epic journey.
The two rugby legends will ride to raise funds for the Big Tree Foundation, to which Absa will generously donate R1 500 per stage that they complete.
The Big Tree Foundation was founded by Victor Sables and Kevin Vermaak with the goal of having a lasting social and economic impact on the communities that host the race.
To this end, the foundation provides bicycles, desks, writing materials and uniforms to needy learners.
Corne Krige
“Our aim is to give uniforms to 1 000 disadvantaged children in the Western Cape in this year,” said Strauss, the chairman of the board of the non-profit organisation.
“Having a proper school uniform enables them to feel proud of themselves and in turn, they perform much better at school.
“I understand the importance and value of education, and this is why I support the Big Tree Foundation,” said Strauss.
