Gugu Zulu will take part in the 2013 Absa Cape Epic on behalf of the JAG Foundation.
Professional rally driver Gugu Zulu will change four wheels for two when he takes part in the 2013 Absa Cape Epic in South Africa in March.
The Soweto-born star, who races for the BP Volkswagen team, is a product of a development programme with the Isondo Racing Academy and his known “the fastest brother in Africa”.
“Now that I will be on pedal power, we will have to come up with another name more fitting,” said.
His other career achievements include being the presenter of a motorsport show on SuperSport, being an ambassador for the VW Amarok and participating in the Top Gear show at Kyalami.
Zulu has been cycling and mountain biking for just over five years and has competed in the Cape Argus and Momentum 94.7 Cycle Tours numerous times. This will be his first attempt at the Cape Epic.
He will be riding on behalf of the JAG Foundation and the JAG Riders Programme, which focuses on cycling as a means to empower the youth of disadvantaged communities in the Western Cape.
The programme provides young riders with the opportunity to cycle at a BMX track in Bonteheuwel (Western Cape) and the older children develop their skills on mountain bikes and participate in a number of cycling events with the help of trained coaches.
“It’s an honour and privilege to be part of Team Absa. I am so excited for the opportunity to contribute positively to the Western Cape community and to showcase that, in life, anything is possible with hard work and determination.”
