'Fantastic four' ready for Dash
The stage is set for the Nedbank Desert Dash, which begins today in the capital and ends in Swakopmund.
The marathon event covers 369 kilometres of mainly gravel road and must be completed within 24 hours. It starts at Grove Mall in Windhoek and ends at Tiger Reef in Swakopmund.
Stacked with talent, the four-person team worth keeping an eye on is the Nedbank Private Wealth/Mannie's Bike Mecca (#MBM) Racing Team, consisting of Tjipe Murangi, Alex Miller, Herbert Peters and Vianney Links.
Miller is arguably one of the most talented young cyclists in the country.
He has taken the world of cycling by storm and has participated in numerous, rigorous international races.
Peters is another well-decorated Namibian rider and the up-and-coming Links also adds a strong element to the team.
“The fourth rider, Tjipe Murangi, is a multiple category winner of the Nedbank Desert Dash and his experience will serve this young team really well, in slugging it out with their top competitors for a spot on the winner's podium,” Nedbank head marketing and communication Gernot de Klerk said.
The Dash will see over
1 000 riders from 14 different countries cycling in the solo, two-person and four-person slots.
Murangi said he looks forward to the Dash each year, as it is the ideal way to end the cycling calendar.
“Our team is very young and it is exciting to see the younger generation joining cycling. It's a good way to keep fit and healthy, and the open air does your mind wonders,” Murangi said.
Nedbank is also supporting the team and plans on being on the sidelines for the entire race.
Head of Nedbank Private Wealth, Cornell Meeks, said: “Just like our own team based at Am Weinberg, this young cycling team has been selected for their tenacity and absolute commitment to do good. We will be cheering them on all the way to the finish line in Swakopmund.”
Nedbank has a long history of advancing competitive cycling in Namibia, stretching back to 1986 when the first competitive race was held in Namibia, which is now known as the Nedbank Cycle Challenge.
Besides focusing on national events, including supporting the Namibian Cycling Federation in numerous national cycling championships, Nedbank has also supported continental showpieces and has developed lasting partnerships to open up international opportunities for Namibian cyclists, including the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
Win big
WhatsApp your short video (maximum 30 seconds) before midnight on 13 December to 081 170 0040 and stand a chance to win N$1 000. The videos will be shared on the Erongo Facebook page. The winner will be announced on Sunday, 16 December.
Sport Reporter
The marathon event covers 369 kilometres of mainly gravel road and must be completed within 24 hours. It starts at Grove Mall in Windhoek and ends at Tiger Reef in Swakopmund.
Stacked with talent, the four-person team worth keeping an eye on is the Nedbank Private Wealth/Mannie's Bike Mecca (#MBM) Racing Team, consisting of Tjipe Murangi, Alex Miller, Herbert Peters and Vianney Links.
Miller is arguably one of the most talented young cyclists in the country.
He has taken the world of cycling by storm and has participated in numerous, rigorous international races.
Peters is another well-decorated Namibian rider and the up-and-coming Links also adds a strong element to the team.
“The fourth rider, Tjipe Murangi, is a multiple category winner of the Nedbank Desert Dash and his experience will serve this young team really well, in slugging it out with their top competitors for a spot on the winner's podium,” Nedbank head marketing and communication Gernot de Klerk said.
The Dash will see over
1 000 riders from 14 different countries cycling in the solo, two-person and four-person slots.
Murangi said he looks forward to the Dash each year, as it is the ideal way to end the cycling calendar.
“Our team is very young and it is exciting to see the younger generation joining cycling. It's a good way to keep fit and healthy, and the open air does your mind wonders,” Murangi said.
Nedbank is also supporting the team and plans on being on the sidelines for the entire race.
Head of Nedbank Private Wealth, Cornell Meeks, said: “Just like our own team based at Am Weinberg, this young cycling team has been selected for their tenacity and absolute commitment to do good. We will be cheering them on all the way to the finish line in Swakopmund.”
Nedbank has a long history of advancing competitive cycling in Namibia, stretching back to 1986 when the first competitive race was held in Namibia, which is now known as the Nedbank Cycle Challenge.
Besides focusing on national events, including supporting the Namibian Cycling Federation in numerous national cycling championships, Nedbank has also supported continental showpieces and has developed lasting partnerships to open up international opportunities for Namibian cyclists, including the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
Win big
WhatsApp your short video (maximum 30 seconds) before midnight on 13 December to 081 170 0040 and stand a chance to win N$1 000. The videos will be shared on the Erongo Facebook page. The winner will be announced on Sunday, 16 December.
Sport Reporter
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