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Minishova cycle race encourages child health

Minishova cycle race encourages child health

Date: 2014-09-12
The Tsogo Sun Amashova, KwaZulu Natal's biggest cycling event, is bringing back the Mini Shova to add a special fun and health element for our youngest bikers. Presented by Spur, this year's event will take place on Saturday 11th October at Sunkist Beach, Suncoast, on the Durban Beachfront.

It will be divided into two distance categories - a 5km event that starts at 07h30, followed by a 1km event that starts at 08h30.

There is a R75 entry fee for 3 - 5 year olds and a R90 entry fee for 6 - 8 year olds. This includes a medal and a beach ball.

According to Race Director, Annie Batchelder, there were two important reasons for adding a children's event to the much anticipatedflagship road race that takes place over 106km from Pietermaritzburg to Durban as well as the 65km half challenge and a 35km fun ride starting from Hillcrest.

"Firstly, we want to promote family fun at the Amashova and what better way than by including kids in an event that their parents hold in high regard. Secondly, we are all aware of the worrying increase in childhood obesity in this country. We believe that, because cycling is regarded as fun and not formal exercise, the more kids we can get riding bikes through our events, the better," she said.

She said that she also hoped that as many children will be encouraged to take part this year. This would be a welcome break away from the largely sedentary lifestyles in front of television shows and computer games that many children are used to and could perhaps even encourage a change from fast foods to healthy meals.

"Riding a bicycle not only offers children a chance to get regular doses of unstructured, fun exercise, but also to experience the dual feelings of freedom and control that they will encounter increasingly as they grow older, helping them develop emotionally as well as physically," she added.

To enter, or for more information, visit https://www.amashova.co.za or email melissa@amashova.co.za or call them on 031 312 8896 during office hours!