Minister Ricardo Mackenzie announces 500 free entries for learners in the Cape Town Cycle Tour

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, has announced an exciting opportunity for school learners across the province to participate in the Cape Town Cycle Tour free of charge. 

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in partnership with the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, will make 500 free entries available to learners to take part in the 42km race in the Cape Town Cycle Tour, which will take place on Sunday, 8 March. 

Learners aged 11 (or in the year of reaching 11) up until 18 are encouraged to apply. 

Minister Mackenzie, who will also participate in this year’s race, said: “This initiative is aimed at expanding access to sport and creating meaningful opportunities for young people across the Western Cape.” 

He added: “This is your chance to be part of something big, to challenge yourself and represent your school with pride in one of the world’s most iconic cycling races.”

Parents and schools are required to submit learner entries directly to the Department by emailing Amy.Sauls@westerncape.gov.za by Wednesday 25 February. The first 500 entries received will be allocated free entries.

The Minister has called on principals and teachers to identify promising young cyclists and ensure their entries are submitted timeously. “We can’t wait to see our young people on that start line. Let’s ride, Western Cape!”

Media Enquiries: 
Ross Michaels
Media Liaison Officer to the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport 
Tel: 073 157 5937