{"id":25641,"date":"2013-11-23T16:16:44","date_gmt":"2013-11-23T14:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/2013\/11\/free-wheeling-accommodation-for-cycle-tour\/"},"modified":"2013-11-23T16:16:44","modified_gmt":"2013-11-23T14:16:44","slug":"free-wheeling-accommodation-for-cycle-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/free-wheeling-accommodation-for-cycle-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Free wheeling accommodation for Cycle Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With event sponsors creating hassle-free ways of dealing with logistics for the 29th edition of The Herald<\/a> VW Cycle tour, out-of-town riders will have nothing to worry about other than making it to the finish line.<\/p>\n

Booking accommodation<\/a> and car hire for the weekend of the event is now just a few clicks away<\/a> and will not only save visitors time and effort, but also money.<\/p>\n

According to road race director Julie Briggs, South Africa\u2019s second oldest national classic is attracting an ever-increasing number of visiting riders and organisers are always looking for ways to better cater to their needs.<\/p>\n

Briggs said a wide range of accommodation and car hire packages have once again been made available in conjunction with event partners and these are listed on the official race website.<\/p>\n

The City Lodge Hotel Group<\/a>, she said, would offer special rates and packages to riders across its establishments for the duration of the weekend.<\/p>\n

These include the one-star Road Lodge, two-star Town Lodge<\/a> and three-star City Lodge, which are all in close proximity to the action. They will again also host VIP guests, race officials and pro teams.<\/p>\n

General manager Glenn Pappin said the group would sponsor 15 rooms, including bed and breakfast, worth about R15\u00a0000.<\/p>\n

In addition, they have made three \u201csplash and dash\u201d rooms available for professional teams to freshen up prior to the prize giving on the Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very happy to be extending our relationship with this great event to a fourth year. It is a fixture on Port Elizabeth<\/a>\u2019s annual sporting calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pappin, who will take part in the 30km Powerade Leisure Challenge at Addo<\/a>, encouraged riders to bring family and friends along to enjoy everything that PE offered beyond the cycle tour.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur hotel is right on the beachfront and almost on the doorstep of The Boardwalk<\/a> (Casino and Entertainment Complex), so there is plenty for them to do while they are here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rennies Travel will once again coordinate cycle tour-specific travel packages. These include special rates on accommodation and car hire where possible.<\/p>\n

In addition, The Boardwalk Hotel will be offering specials to participants who are looking for five-star accommodation close to the action.<\/p>\n

Hobie Beach will be the start\/finish venue for the kiddies\u2019 road events on Saturday, February 1, as well as the feature races on the Sunday.<\/p>\n

Registration will be on the Friday, with late registration for the road events continuing on the Saturday.<\/p>\n

Have a look at this list as well:<\/strong>Top 10 Cheapest Accommodation Choices in Port Elizabeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Town Lodge<\/a> general manager Glenn Pappin is looking forward to hosting out-of-town riders that will be taking part in The Herald VW Cycle Tour in Port Elizabeth on February 1 and 2. Photo: Brian Witbooi<\/p>\n

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