Cycling Tournament Day 1

CHALLENGE: The University Sport South Africa (USSA) Cycling Tournament starts today at the Wellington Campus.

Monday, 02 July 2012

South Africa’s top university cyclists have descended on the Wellington Campus for the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Cycling Tournament.

Hosted by CPUT, this five-day event will see students compete in a number of challenges that will put their cycling skills to the test.

Tomorrow students will participate in the Nedbank/Old Mutual Mountain Bike Challenge, which will see them negotiate a route of just over 6 km in Welvanpas, situated outside of Wellington.

Cyclists will compete in the Protea Toyota Short Stage and Time Trial events on Wednesday and on Thursday their endurance will be put to the test as they take on the 125 km Drakenstein Long Stage event.

The final day of the tournament is sure to be the highlight as cyclists take to the hills during the Primi Piatti Paarl Hill Climb at the Taal Monument. The week ends with the most popular race, the Nedbank/Old Mutual Criterium, which takes place in the streets of Wellington.

Event Organiser and USSA Cycling Chairperson, Etienne Joubert says cyclists can expect a top-class event this year.

By Candes Keating

Written by CPUT News
Email: news@cput.ac.za

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