WPP series kick starts cycling season
The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series kicks off the 2024 cycling season on Sunday (14 January) on the Dordabis road, east of Windhoek.The first of the six races starts at 07:00 at the NamPower Station entrance on the Dordabis road, with over 300 cyclists expected to take part in the event.
The organisers have introduced exciting categories in a bid to make the events exciting and inclusive. These include the mountain bike category, a school team’s category, the para-athlete category, the individual category in the time trials event and a regional event that will be hosted outside Windhoek.
WPP’s Nicole Spangenberg said that registration is open until Friday, with the cut-off time set for 12:00.
“At WPP we aim to create a platform for cycling enthusiasts that is inclusive and accessible to all, with a focus on developing our members to ride with confidence, socially or competitively, regardless of their age or grade. We want the events to attract more cyclists because the sport is good for mental and general health,” she said.
Nedbank Namibia's Head of Marketing, Gernot de Klerk, said: “We are excited for yet another season of cycling. The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series is more than a mere competition; it’s a challenging race strategically mapped out to prepare Namibian cyclists for national and international events which ultimately place Namibia as a top contender on international stages.”
The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Series is open to all local cyclists. The registration fee has been set at N$525 for adults, N$315 for juniors, N$1 050 for families, N$285 for social non-riders, N$200 for day riders, and N$2 625 for teams.
The next event takes place on Sunday, 21 January 2024 at Teufelsschlucht.
Cyclists interested in taking part in the race series can contact the Windhoek Pedal Power Cycling Club at [email protected].