National cycling marathon Champs on Saturday
The 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships (XCM) take place on Saturday (25 November) at the IJG Trails in the capital.The Rock and Rut Mountain Bike Club and Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) coordinate the races where over 60 cyclists take on the trails in separate divisions for men and women in the following race categories: e-bikes, sub veterans, veterans, masters, juniors, u/16s and more.
Elanor Grassow of the NCF is excited about this race since it is a highlight on the Namibian cycling calendar. The new developments will make the races more competitive. “At the NCF we are excited for this edition of the XCM races because, for the first time ever, we will have a national title for the e-bike category for elite men and women cyclists.
The overall men and women winners in the XCM MTB elite races will walk away with much-needed Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) points. They will also receive Namibian National Champion titles and jerseys to represent Namibia in international cycling competitions.
Gearing up
Nedbank Namibia Communication and Public Relations Manager Selma Kaulinge said they are ready for the race this coming Saturday and, because it’s the final face before the coveted Nedbank Desert Dash, the event will be nothing short of thrilling.
“The races will see the synergy of individual skill and collective effort from the cyclists, who will be cycling in the different categories. We are expecting a multitude of cyclists for this event. We applaud the spirit of endurance that propels them forward, navigating twists and turns with precision. From Nedbank Namibia, we would like to thank each contributing partner for their efforts to make this event a success.”
The races start at 06:20 with the e-bike category.
Interested cyclists must please contact the Namibian Cycling Federation at [email protected].