Eden Cycling to host the annual Youth Cycling Festival.
Cycling South Africa is proud to announce that Eden Cycling, a leading cycling organization in the Western Cape Province, will be hosting the Youth Cycling Festival in Oudtshoorn. The festival will take place from 11-13 July 2023 and is open to young cyclists from all over the country.
The Youth Cycling Festival will feature a range of exciting events and activities for young cyclists. The events will include a criterium, road race, team Time Trial, mountain bike Cross Country and Mountain Bike Oval track racing where the focus will be on testing riders’ skills and exposing them to the different disciplines within cycling.
The Oudtshoorn Youth Cycling Festival is a steppingstone for young cyclists to develop bike skills and this event aims to create an opportunity for riders under the age of 19 to participate against other riders with similar abilities. The emphasis is on team and mass participation and all participants will earn points for their respective provincial team and be awarded for their individual performance.
This is also an opportunity for the provinces to identify talent and assist with development and transformation goals. This event provides a strong platform to develop the future stars of professional cycling.
“We’re thrilled to be hosting the Youth Cycling Festival in Oudtshoorn,” said Corne Bence, the President of Eden Cycling. “We believe that cycling is a fantastic way for young people to stay healthy, active, and engaged with their communities. This festival is a great opportunity for us to showcase the talent and enthusiasm of young cyclists from across the country. We’re excited to welcome young cyclists from all over South Africa to Oudtshoorn, this festival is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate the sport of cycling and we look forward to hosting a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event for all participants.”
Registration for the Youth Cycling Festival is now open: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYqoO9QgoX_IC35K2MPxdOLPB3Wzmx7nZ3wt18ekptwx6UeQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
