{"id":18934,"date":"2013-03-26T15:48:30","date_gmt":"2013-03-26T13:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/kermesse-on-the-cards-at-emperors-palace-classic\/"},"modified":"2013-03-26T15:48:30","modified_gmt":"2013-03-26T13:48:30","slug":"kermesse-on-the-cards-at-emperors-palace-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/kermesse-on-the-cards-at-emperors-palace-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Kermesse on the cards at Emperors Palace Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Some of South Africa\u2019s top road cycling teams will thrill spectators with shoulder-to-shoulder racing in the Circuit Spectacular kermesse during the Emperors Palace Classic on April 14. Photos: Wayne Hayward<\/p>\n

Participants in\u00a0the Emperors Palace Classic in Johannesburg will once again be treated to shoulder-to-shoulder racing when the Circuit Spectacular kermesse takes place after the road race on Sunday, April 14.<\/p>\n

According to organiser Wynand de Villiers, from ASG, many national Classics presented post-race kermesses as part of the entertainment in the past, but the focus on mass participation has seen this invitation-only event dwindle.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us it\u2019s a no-brainer. It is such an exciting event and the venue lends itself perfectly to this type of racing.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the top finishers in the 104km feature race would be invited to take part in the circuit race that took place within the confines of the resort.<\/p>\n

The kermesse typically lasts 45 minutes plus one lap and offered a handsome prize purse of R10 000, said De Villiers. In addition, riders could help themselves to cash prizes ranging between R500 and R1 000 at each of the three hotspots.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great value-add for our participants and spectators,\u201d said de Villiers.<\/p>\n

The sixth edition of the Emperors Palace Classic has been moved from its traditional slot in February to autumn to present riders with an opportunity to participate in a Classic at a less congested part of the season.<\/p>\n

\u201cFebruary has just become too crowded,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

De Villiers said the new date was designed to attract riders who had trained for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour and still had some residual fitness in their legs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s perfectly positioned for those who want to keep the legs moving.\u201d<\/p>\n

He described the route as \u201cfast and flat\u201d and it offered sprinters something to sink their teeth into. A single climb made its appearance at the halfway mark, but he said the incline won\u2019t do much to slow the pace.<\/p>\n

Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg, who is currently racing for Argos-Shimano in Europe, took the win last year and De Villiers speculated that a rider like Herman Fouche would be hard to beat in 2013.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe definitely has all eyes on him after his performance at the Cape Argus.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 50km option takes riders along the same route as the feature event, but will see them returning home upon reaching Carnival City.<\/p>\n

The mountain bike races, which feature distances of 20km and 40km, have something very special in store.<\/p>\n

\u201cAbout 90% of the route is on the grounds of the OR Tambo International Airport,\u201d said De Villiers. \u201cNormally you\u2019d need special security clearance to go there.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe thrill is that riders will literally be able to feel the thrust of the aeroplanes as they\u2019re taking off.\u201d<\/p>\n

The weekend cycling festival also features races for children from the ages of two to four and five to eight.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmperor\u2019s Palace is a superb venue,\u201d said De Villiers. \u201cWhether they are cycling or tapping into any of the other entertainment, we know guests will be well looked after.\u201d<\/p>\n

Enter online at www.cyclelab.com before April 2.<\/p>\n

For more information, contact ASG Events on 076 621 1807 or e-mail eventsupport@asgworld.co.za.<\/p>\n

Go to www.facebook.com\/emperorsclassic or @emperorsclassic for regular updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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