What Is It?
The Smile Foundation 947 Ride Joburg Cyclethon will be bringing smiles to the faces of riders and children this Sunday! A cycling instructor will lead and motivate riders for four hours throughout their virtual 94 km 947 Ride Joburg race.
All riders will be linked virtually to the same race and will complete their 94km in their own time. Every rider will need to use the official App, Motosumo, to track and measure their 94 km ride to receive an official 2020 finish and medal.
Participants who choose to attend Smile Foundation 947 Ride Joburg Cyclethon at Imperial Wanderers will also receive their medal and goodie bag. Refreshment stations will be available at the venue to simulate water points during the not-so-virtual race. On top of it all, this exciting event will be aired live via the
947 Ride Joburg Facebook page.
Planet Fitness are key partners powering this event by providing 300 gym stationery bikes. They have also allocated spinning studios at 10 of their gyms so participants can take part in the race. With COVID-19 compliance regulations sternly in place, bookings are essential on the website.
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The people of Joburg are so generous with their support of this meaningful event, which has really become a firm favourite with families year in and year out. Not only is it a great way to celebrate the end of a disruptive year, but it helps generate funds that make a genuine, tangible difference in children’s lives, and I couldn’t think of anything that could be more rewarding than that,” says Fritz Pienaar, new owner and race organiser of 947 Ride Joburg.
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The ticket sales of the riders who are undertaking this gruelling challenge, not just for the physical and mental stimulation will also be
raising funds for Smile Foundation, which is wholeheartedly committed to catching up on the backlog of children’s reconstructive surgeries, that have been delayed due to the Lockdown.
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It is an absolute honour to partner with 947 Ride Joburg and Imperial Wanderers Stadium. The funds raised from this remarkably unique event will drastically change children’s lives. These critical contributions will help alleviate the backlog that has ensued and ensure children receive their long awaited and much needed surgeries. Through the 947 Ride Joburg race, children will have the chance to live a normal and healthy life, just like every child deserves,” says Hedley Lewis, CEO of Smile Foundation.
When Is It?
Sunday 15 November 2020 from 08:00 – 12:00.
Where Is It?
Online or at Imperial Wanderers Stadium, Corlett Drive, Illovo, Sandton, Johannesburg. Distance of the ride is 94km on indoor cycling bikes.
How Much Is It?
R400 per person. Click here to register and book your spot. You can also book your bike seat spot at Wanderers, at a Planet Fitness gym or Virtual link in.
Space is limited, so be sure to book your spot ASAP.
Capacity is capped at 500 riders (300 gym stationery bikes available at the venue and 200 spots for home trainers).
For More Information
For more information about the Smile Foundation 947 Ride Joburg Cyclethon, visit
ridejoburg.co.za.
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