Oldest Road Classic Cycle Race In South Africa
The Amashova Durban Classic began in 1986 and has been a successful annual event – making it SA’s oldest ‘classic’ cycling race. The idea of having a bicycle race on the route of the world famous comrades marathon was the dream of veteran Springbok Cyclist, Dave Wiseman and his friend Tony McMillian.
Over the years the improvements on the route and road closures, accompanied by a steady increase of entries year after year and the involvement of some of the country’s top sponsors has helped make the ‘Shova’ one of the most loved and KZN’s biggest cycling race.
The 132km race starts outside the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick, the routes take you through spectacular scenery on your way to the finish at Masabalala Yengwa Avenue pedestrian bridge that connects Mustering Fields to People’s Park.
The 106km will start outside Pietermaritzburg City Hall under the Comrades Gantry.
The 65km Half Challenge will start in Drew Lane outside George Cato Primary School
The 38km will join the cycle race on the M13 highway.
Cyclists will ride on past Battery Beach Road and turn right onto the boardwalk opposite Moses Mabhida Stadium. The final water point and medal hand out will be on the boardwalk before the subway. Cyclists will ride under the subway and turn right and cycle towards the Suncoast playTsogo Globe where after race hospitality will be held.
Dates to remember:
8 – 16 October
19 October – Registration & Expo in the playTsogo Globe
20 October – Race Day
Suncoast is the Official Home of the Amashova Events with a cycling expo and registration taking place in the playTsogo Globe on 19 October followed by post-race activities on Sunday, 20 October. Entries close on 23 September. If you’re not riding then be sure to support the cyclists along the route and at the finish line on Race Day.
For more information visit shova.co.za
Terms & Conditions
Online Entries close on 23 September 2024 at 09h00
