Desert Dash: Four-person teams to enter from Monday
Entries for the most sought-after Nedbank Desert Dash category go live on Monday.In the past, entries for the four-person team category sold out in minutes, making it the most sought-after category in the longest single-stage cycling race in the world.
On Monday (19 June) entries for the four-person team category open for teams who are brave enough to take on the Namib in this year’s event. Last year, the team of Christo Swartz, Carel Pieter van Wyk, Andre Vermeulen and Ingram Cuff won this category for the second consecutive year.
The race saw 1 100 cyclists register in the three categories, with 107 participants registering for the four-person team.
Preparations for this year’s event are underway, with some exciting developments, including the addition of an e-bike category, which only applies to four-person teams. If teams select this category, all team members must cycle on an e-bike. However, only 15 e-bike slots are available, and cyclists will have to familiarize themselves with the e-bike rules upon entering the race.
Invitation
As the proud sponsor of this event, Nedbank Namibia invites all passionate cyclists to participate in this exhilarating competition. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes, this event promises to be a thrilling and memorable adventure for all.
Nedbank Namibia Communication and PR Manager, Selma Kaulinge, said that the bank is proud to host this iconic event which has for 19 years garnered immense popularity within the cycling fraternity.
“It is exciting being part of the team responsible for organising this world-renowned cycling event. Just like the event itself, each entry represents a remarkable journey of dedication, perseverance, and personal triumphs. We are proud to be part of this noteworthy legacy and we will continue working towards making the Nedbank Desert Dash one of the biggest cycling events on the continent,” Kaulinge said.
The 24-hour race starts at the Grove Mall in Windhoek on Friday, 8 December, and ends in Swakopmund at Platz Am Meer Mall on Saturday, 9 December 2023.
To register for the four-person category and for any other information, visit www.desertdashnamibia.com.