{"id":101703,"date":"2017-09-21T04:37:32","date_gmt":"2017-09-21T02:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/family-a-key-element-of-tshwane-classic\/"},"modified":"2017-09-21T04:37:32","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T02:37:32","slug":"family-a-key-element-of-tshwane-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/family-a-key-element-of-tshwane-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Family a key element of Tshwane Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pretoria on MyPR<\/a>:<\/strong> Family a key element of Tshwane Classic:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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Children of all ages will be catered for when the Tshwane Classic holds a number of races in the Voortrekker Monument grounds on November 5. Photo: Supplied<\/p>\n

<\/a>Organisers of the Tshwane Classic are intent on making the mass participation road cycling race a family festival when it takes place in Pretoria on November 5.<\/p>\n

While the elite riders and adults tackle the road races over distances of 98km and 60km, the younger generation will be fully catered for with a series of routes within the race venue at the Voortrekker Monument.<\/p>\n

Tshwane Classic spokesman Mauritz Meyer, who is working with ASG Events on the race, said they were determined that nobody should be excluded from the fun.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur message is that we want anyone from the cradle to the most senior riders to participate in this iconic race,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are starting at the very beginning; this is even for those who may be only a few days old and still in their prams.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that parents with children up to two years old could enjoy a relaxing stroll over 500 metres.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are no winners and every participant will receive a medal and a gift-pack.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meyer said the next group, from two to five, would ride over a course of 500m on anything with wheels, \u201cwhether it be two or more\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt does not have to be a bicycle and this will also be a race for fun, with no winners, but medals and gift-packs will go to all participants.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meyer said a big attraction for the children\u2019s races would be the fact that these took place entirely within the grounds of the monument.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no traffic in the grounds so the safety factor will not be an issue. Even the longer race, over 5km for children up to 10 years, will be on the grounds and without traffic concerns.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the children\u2019s races were all about participation and the organisers were promising an \u201cunforgettable experience for everyone\u201d.<\/p>\n

Meyer said the whole area in which these races were taking place would be child-friendly with colourful decorations and music appropriate to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are obviously hoping for no incidents, but to make sure there will be an emergency tent and qualified doctor on duty.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will even be a dentist available while the Cancer Association of South Africa will be on hand to treat riders against sunburn.\u201d<\/p>\n

To help youngsters experience the real thing, he added that they would have their own finish area.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will pass over a mat which, instead of giving them a time, will ring a bell,\u201d said Meyer, adding that marshals would patrol the route to make sure everything went smoothly.<\/p>\n

He said the Tshwane municipality would also provide a senior traffic officer \u201cto keep an eye on things\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe entry fee is just R50, part of which will be donated to needy children to provide clothing for the winter months,\u201d said Meyer.<\/p>\n

A green policy would be adopted and he said riders would be made aware of keeping the areas clear of plastic, glass and paper.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn more than one way, we want the Tshwane Classic to become known as the race that cares.\u201d<\/p>\n

Go to www.tshwaneclassic.co.za for more information.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n

. Pretoria \u2013 MyPR<\/a><\/strong><\/small><\/p>\n

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