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Statement on the Passing of a Cyclist at Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg, 19 November 2023.

19 Nov 2023 No Comments

It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of a participant during the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg cycle race today, 19 November 2023. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of the cyclist. The incident occurred during the race, and despite immediate and extensive medical attention provided by on-site

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Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2022 – The 26th Edition

21 Nov 2022 No Comments

First-off. What a fantastic race, and a wonderful day, in no small part due to the warm sunny weather we experienced! The professional field was exceptionally strong today. Many pro riders remained behind very late in the season to compete for the legendary R200 000.00 in prize money for crossing the line first! Lining up, we had the South African

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Meet Nkosi Mzolo — Firefighter, Inspiration and 947 Ride Joburg Finisher

9 Dec 2021 No Comments

On Sunday, 21 November, thousands of cyclists took to the streets to conquer 947 Ride Joburg. But there was one cyclist among them who took the challenge to the next level, Nkosi Mzolo; a firefighter, a mentor and an inspiration. In an incredible display of strength, Nkosi completed the 97 km race in his full firefighter bunker gear; trousers, a

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#LiveLikeLesedi — the light behind the movement – 947 Ride Joburg

25 Nov 2021 No Comments

#LiveLikeLesedi — a dream, a call to action, a movement — inspired by Lesedi Motsukunyane who tragically left us on Thursday, 17 May 2018. “Lesedi was energy and she was light. An assertive little girl who started showing her strengths very early on in her short life. She lived in the moment, fearlessly,” says Namhla, Lesedi’s mom and founder of

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5 awesome things you MUST know before taking on 947 Ride Joburg 2021!

20 Nov 2021 No Comments

947 Ride Joburg, hosted by The City of Johannesburg, is happening TOMORROW, 21 November 2021! And to make sure you have everything you need for the race of a lifetime, we’ve put together a list of five awesome things you need to know: 1. First things first, race day logistics From parking and loading batches to elite warm-up areas and

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947 Ride Joburg Road Closures: We’re shutting down the streets on 21 November!

16 Nov 2021 No Comments

947 Ride Joburg, hosted by The City of Johannesburg, is less than one week away! And to ensure the safety of all our riders, we’re implementing full road closures along the 97 km route. To view the route, please click here: https://ridejoburg.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/947-Ride-Joburg_Resident-Alt-Route-Map-1.pdf Together with the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA), and the Gauteng Department of Roads

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Biogen Named as the Official Nutritional Partner of 947 Ride Joburg

21 Sep 2021 No Comments

947 Ride Joburg, hosted by the City of Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest annual celebration of cycling, is less than 10 weeks away and we are so excited to announce that Biogen has joined the team as our official nutritional partner for 2021! A leading provider of performance, power and recovery products, Biogen is deeply committed to supporting athletes. And with

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Ride Joburg is a go!

20 Sep 2021 No Comments

Just in: The Department of Sports, Health and Culture has given the go-ahead for cycling mass participation single day and stage events to resume under Covid-19 restrictions. 947 Ride Joburg, hosted by the City of Johannesburg, is proud to have played a key role in an initiative to formulate a game plan for mass participation cycling events to proceed despite

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947 Ride Joburg Launches Train Joburg Outdoors

3 Aug 2021 No Comments

Exciting news – this month marks the official launch of… Our outdoor training rides will get you into the fresh Joburg air and pedalling in preparation for the big day. Starting with two Women’s Rides in the Cradle on Sunday, 15 and 29 August.  Ladies of all skill levels will begin their ride at Bidon Bistro alongside experienced lead riders and mechanical support from Specialized as

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