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Mimosa Cycling Club gears up for Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke

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The cycling event seeks to promote wellness, business opportunities and raise funds for the underprivileged yet talented children under the Gifted Children Foundation.

MIMOSA Cycling Club is ready to tackle the 328km Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke, set for November 7-9.

This charitable event promotes wellness, business opportunities and raises funds for underprivileged children through the Gifted Children Foundation.

The cycling event seeks to promote wellness, business opportunities and raise funds for the underprivileged yet talented children under the Gifted Children Foundation.

Cyclists are flagged off in Selous and ride through Zimbabwe’s Great Dyke region into Zvishavane, the final destination

Edson Mahaye, Mimosa Cycling Club captain, said the bikes are ready to saddle through the picturesque landscape across the miming towns.

“We are looking forward to having a great time on the road, just like last year,” said Mahaye.

“The tour gives us the chance to explore several towns and cities within the Great Dyke while enjoying breath-taking views along the way.”

The Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke was launched by YA FM in 2016, and the title sponsor Nedbank has showed their support returning for the seventh-year running.

Gifted Children Foundation co-ordinator Emily Hwengwere expressed her gratitude towards on being the beneficiaries of the Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke proceeds which has enabled them to assist children from primary, secondary and tertiary.

“So far, we have supported around 105 students returning to school, both at primary and secondary levels. Among them, several have successfully completed A Levels, O Levels, and even university degrees,” Hwengwere said.

“The collaboration of these organisations is crucial in ensuring students not only complete their studies but also thrive in their chosen fields.”

Over 300 cyclists are expected to take to the road for the gruelling tour this year, with the veteran 83-year cyclist Wilson Dube absent for the first time after suffering an injury last year.

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