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Preparations of the 2021 edition of the premier cycling event, the Tour de Great Dyke are now at an advanced stage with the cylists who are coming from across the country expected to arrive in Harare on Wednesday the 3rd of November 2021 ahead of the start of the race on Thursday.
In a statement, YAFM said, “The 2021 edition of the premier cycling event, the Tour de Great Dyke organized by YAFM will kick off from the Zimplats Complex in Selous on Thursday the 4th of November 2021,” reads part of the statement.
The cyclists who have entered the race will take three days on the pedals and cover over three hundred kilometres that will take them through Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru and Shurugwi to Zvishavane where the race ends.
“Sixty cyslists have registered for the event that is runnining under the theme ‘Riding for resilience’, underscoring the need to maintain fitness and wellness along the the Great Dyke geological formation which trends for over 500 kilometres across the country from north to south.
“The endurance race which is supported by Chloride Zimbabwe, Zimplats, Mimosa, Unki, NMB, FBC, Dandemutande and Original Technology will see major radio activations in Kwekwe, Gweru and Zvishavane,” the statement further reads.
The race will be divided into three laps with the first lap from Selous running up to Kwekwe where the cyclists will put up for the night.
“While in the city the cyclists will make a pitstop at the National Mining Museum dedicated to showcasing Zimbabwe’s mining heritage in recognition of the role of mining as the anchor to economic growth and development.
“The second lap will take the cylists to Shurugwi where they will again rest for the night before embarking on the last lap to Zvishavane.
“Proceeds from the race will be used to support the charitable needs of the Gifted Children Foundation in Zvishavane which assists underprivileged but brilliant students in the Great Dyke to acquire education.”
It has been learnt that to date, the Foundation has supported over 100 students at various levels from primary to tertiary education.
Tour de Great Dyke was launched in 2016 to create awareness of the investment opportunities in the Great Dyke geological complex which is home to the country’s major mines such as Great Dyke Investments, Zimplats, Zimasco, Afrochine, Unki and Mimosa.