Route reversal will shake up Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge
The reversal of the route for the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge on Sunday is expected to shake up the racing in the women’s and men’s elite fields. The opening kilometres of the race, which starts and ends at the Riversands Commercial Park, could see bursts of competition as riders seek to take advantage of the sharp climbs through Steyn City. With the pace expected to be fast in the second half on the M1 and in the final 10km, fortune could favour those who manage to break away from the bunch. According to Nic White, the two-time champion and winner of the first Cycle Challenge in 1996, the race should be interesting for spectators. “The start will be a lot more intense with the climbs through Steyn City and Cedar Road,” White said. “Before it was a lot more gentle and you could ease into the race, but your legs will need to be awake for those first two bumps,” said White. “The climb up to Hyde Park Corner is going to hurt some. You used to get up to 60km/h to 70km/h coming down there...
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