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Big entry numbers for this weekend’s Tour Durban

About 3 000 entries from the huge riding communities in the greater durban area are all preparing for ‘durban’s favourite weekend of cycling’..

DURBAN’S cyclists will be converging from all corners of the city on Cornubia Mall on Saturday (April 20) and Moses Mabhida on Sunday (April 21) for the annual aQuellé Tour Durban.

About 3 000 entries from the huge riding communities in the greater Durban area – from Ballito and uMhlanga in the north, to the Berea, Bluff and South Coast riders in the south, to the Pinetown and Kloof in the West – are all preparing for ‘Durban’s Favourite Weekend of Cycling’.

The off-road riders have their chance on Saturday, from Cornubia, in the aQuellé Tour Durban MTB, powered by Cycle Lab, and they will be able to take part in the traditional 40km, 20km and 10km MTB races on Saturday. There is a new 48km gravel race which has been added to the mix, and trail runners are also included for the first time this year.

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On Sunday, the ‘roadies’ can get their fix with full road closure along the M4 as far as Mdloti as riders compete over the 110km, 42km and 28km distances.

The great news for the riders is that the weather is looking absolutely perfect. Saturday and Sunday should be dry with hardly any winds, and the temperatures are predicted to be warm. For the MTB and gravel riders, some rain early this week will probably be enough to settle some of the dust and make the tracks fast and grippy without leaving residual water.

Race registration is on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, at Cycle Lab Cornubia.

All the MTB, gravel and trail run events are on Saturday, April 20, from near Cornubia Mall. The road races are on Sunday, April 21, starting and finishing at Moses Mabhida.

Main Road Closures (Sunday, April 21 from 03:30 until 13:00)

Masabala Yengwa Avenue: Southbound lane from Kings Park to Sandile Thusi Road. Isaiah Ntshangase Road: Closed in both directions from Masabala Yengwa Avenue to Ruth First Highway. Ruth First Highway (M4): Closed in both directions from Sandile Thusi Road to uMdloti. M41: Closed in both directions from M4 to Ridgeside Drive. Ridgeside Drive: Northbound between offramp from M41 and onramp to M41. Sandile Thusi Road: Westbound lane closed from Ruth First Highway to Masabala Yengwa Avenue Battery Beach Road: Closed in swimming pool area and no access to or from Masabala Yengwa Avenue.

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Updated May 13, 2023, 2:40 p.m. | By Nothando Mkhize

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Motorists using the M4 are urged to use alternative routes on Sunday due to the aQuellé Tour Durban taking place.

Cyclists will use the highway between Sandile Thusi Road (Argyle Road) and Umdloti from the early hours of the morning.

"This year the route is much simpler and the disruption will be kept to a minimum for motorists, with the only sections closed to vehicles being the M4 to Umdloti; a small portion on the M41 between Gateway and the M4; and the southbound lane of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue near Moses Mabhida Stadium," says race director, Alec Lenferna.

About 3 000 road riders are taking part in the 110km race.

The first riders are due to start just after 6am.

"Roads will begin to be closed off from 3.30am on Sunday, May 14, so as to prepare the routes and safely set up the various water points along the course, and roads will be re-opened as soon as the sweeps which travel behind the final riders pass the various points on the route," Lenferna said.

eThekwini Metro Police's Boysie Zungu asked motorists to make some adjustments on that day.

"We advise motorists to avoid these roads to avoid delays," said Zungu.

Here's the main road closures:

Sunday May 14th from 3.30am until 12.30pm

Masabala Yengwa Avenue: Southbound lane from Kings Park to Sandile Thusi Road.

Isaiah Ntshangase Road: Closed in both directions from Masabala Yengwa Avenue to Ruth First Highway.

Ruth First Highway (M4): Closed in both directions from Sandile Thusi Road to Umdloti.

M41: Closed in both directions from M4 to Ridgeside Drive.

Ridgeside Drive: Northbound between offramp from M41 and onramp to M41.

Sandile Thusi Road: Westbound lane closed from Ruth First Highway to Masabala Yengwa Avenue

Battery Beach Road: Closed in swimming pool area and no access to or from Masabala Yengwa Avenue.

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Tour Durban: Mountain Biking takes centre stage on Saturday

The 2023 edition of the Tour Durban MTB powered by Cycle Lab on Saturday 13 May is set to be another action-packed, fun-filled edition.

The 2023 edition of the Tour Durban MTB powered by Cycle Lab on Saturday is set to be another action-packed, fun-filled edition as the single-track-minded adrenalin junkies enjoy the various routes that have been laid out for them.

The MTB arm of the Tour Durban has only recently become part of the weekend’s entertainment and the EMBA Trails around Cornubia Mall have become a popular playground for the off-road enthusiasts.

Mountain Biking takes Tour Durban stage

Previously the event used to incorporate what was labelled a cyclo-cross event, but was in reality more of a hybrid MTB / road race. With the popularity of mountain biking, organisers made the decision to have a dedicated mountain bike event and it offers riders of all abilities a chance to enjoy the trails with a 40km, 20km and 10km option, and this year it has been incorporated into the ROAG Series to add prestige.

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In the men’s race, defending champion Brent Yelland is back for another shot at the top step of the podium and it seems like it will be a battle between the youngsters with a number of Under 23 entries making for a spicy lineup.

Chasing Yelland down this year will be young 18 year-old and 2022’s third place finisher Tayne Rudling, who will be hoping to pip the defending champion, with another Yelland, Sean, also out for race honours.

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Late entries adding to the spice

With some late entries expected to add to the intrigue, the 40km marathon will be an exciting tussle with the youngsters also lining up against a handful of experienced riders, with the likes of Adriaan van Schoor and Jedson Tooms amongst the entrants for the shoot-out.

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With the long road ride the focus for the weekend, the Sandton City Cycle Nation road team will also be present at the MTB race on Saturday, with Upper Highway local Bridget Theunissen amongst the entrants for the 40km ride and the likely favourite among the pre-entries.

The 22-year-old will be joined by her team-mate and defending champion in the road race, Joanne van de Winkel, as the team look to produce a pair of wins over the weekend.

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The 2023 MTB will still have a strong racing element to it and riders will be out to claim the overall honours on what should be an exciting course.

Full route maps can be found at  https://tourdurban.co.za/

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Inter-club competition to find South Africa's top cycling club.

Medals to all finishers.

Commemorative medals to category winners.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MTB EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 13 MAY AND THE ROAD EVENTS/TANDEM EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 14 MAY

This is a team event and is open to all riders who have already entered the 110km event.

There is no entry fee to enter a team, but only riders who have been entered and paid the entry fee to take part in the 110km Road Race will be allowed to be part of a team. A rider may only be part of one team. Failure to comply with the above will render the entire team entry null and void.

Times for teams will be taken on the fifth rider out of six entrants to cross the line.

While the top teams will be recognised, the main prize will take the form of a lucky draw which will be awarded at the main prizegiving to any team that enters a team of five or six riders.

Each member of the winning team for the lucky draw for the Gooderson Leisure Team competition will win accommodation vouchers, including breakfast, for two adults and two children at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort.

The longest road race predominantly on the M4 north of Durban.

With full road closure at all times, riders will start with the first of two 42km loops, followed by a short 25km loop with a King of the Mountain point at The Ridge, and then the second 42km loop out and back on the M4.

This route will be spectator friendly with friends and family able to see riders and cheer them on regularly.

This 110km race will decide the country's top cycling club with the club competition sure to create fierce rivalry on the road and loads of banter after one club earns the bragging rights for a year.

Single out-and-back loop on the M4 from Moses Mabhida to Mdloti turn-point.

This event aims to give weekend warriors a chance to test themselves with an achievable target. The hills are never too strenuous but the undulating route provides some beautiful scenery and a chance to be part of the aQuellé Tour Durban vibe.

Short flat out and back loop with full road closure on the M4 to a safe turning point at Umhlanga.

This event aims to give everybody who owns a bike a chance to be part of Durban's favourite cycling weekend.

This event is for riders who are comfortable on a mountain bike and able to ride 40km off road.

There are some climbs that will require a decent level of fitness, and riders will need a moderate level of skill, but there are no sections of difficult technical riding.

Intermediate MTB race with some hills and some sections where riders will need moderate skills.

This event is aimed at riders who have some experience of cycling and feel comfortable riding on relatively easy off-road sections.

Short and relatively easy MTB event for the younger and less fit or inexperienced riders.

This route is relatively flat and will not contain any big climbs or technical sections.

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Amashova Durban Classic Cycle Race – Route & Road Closures

• October 11, 2022
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Amashova Durban Classic Cycle Race - Route & Road Closures

The 106km will start from the Pietermaritzburg City Hall, the 65km will start from Cato Ridge and the 38km will start from Hillcrest. All events will finish under the pedestrian bridge in Masabalala Yengwa Avenue.

Road Closures

Race date: Sunday 23 October 2022

Road Closure times below:

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Some of this year’s highlights are our Big Cat mix of White Lions, Lion, Orange Bengal Tiger and White Bengal Tiger, Wheel of Death and the daring Globe of Death!

Keeping to the tradition of circus, McLaren Circus has a line-up of spectacular animals. These include lions, tigers, poodles, camels, horses, ponies, goats & pythons. This two-hour, awe-inspiring, production furthermore includes acrobats, aerialists and strength challenging acts.

At very affordable ticket prices starting from R165, McLaren Circus is not to be missed!

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Children under the age of 2 years old enter for free as they may sit on a paying adults’ lap.

Tickets are available online or at our ticket office which is situated at the circus venue, open only on show days from 12 PM NOON till 45 minutes after the final show of the day

All shows will go ahead as planned, our shows are not affected by load shedding as we are generator powered!

Ticket holders can enter the big top 30 minutes prior to the schedule show.

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And that the suspect had barricaded themselves in their apartment.

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Captain Dahlinger says that members of the SWAT team negotiated with the man, and deployed non-legal gas munitions after the surrounding apartments were evacuated, but to no avail.

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To ensure the safety of all the participants in the aQuellé Tour Durban cycle races on Sunday 11 September, the organisers and the city traffic officials will enforce full closure of a number of roads in the greater eThekwini region. The carefully managed road closures are designed to minimise inconvenience to local residents, and all roads will be reopened once the safety team has confirmed that the last cyclist has cleared the sector involved.

As has been the case in the past, the patience and understanding of all residents in the city is greatly appreciated by the race organisers, the participants, the sponsors and supporters of the event, and the Pedal Power Associations #StayWiderOfTheRider campaign.

Sunday 11 September 2022 aQuellé Tour Durban road closures: Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) – Southbound Carriageway: 05h00 -13h00 Margaret Mncadi Ave: 06h30-09h30 M4 North from Durban Country Club to Umdloti Bridge – both directions – 05h00 -12h00 M4 North from Umdloti Bridge to Desainagar Circle – both directions – 06h00 – 08h15 M7 Edwin Swales & M19 to Pinetown: 07h00-10h30 M13 Pinetown to 45th Cutting/N3 contraflow: 07h30-11h00 N3 contraflow: 08h00-11h15 N3 to Monty Naicker Road (old Pine Street): 08h00-11h15

Race Routes 106 km Starting outside the Moses Mabhida Stadium Peoples Park on Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) northbound. Turn right up on Isaiah Ntshangase Road (at Durban Country Club) Turn left up on Ruth First M4 northbound & continue northbound. After the Sibaya Circle, cyclists will continue to the Umdloti turnoff. Proceed along the M4 in a northerly direction and cross over the river and climb up to Desainagar Circle (first traffic circle after Umdloti turnoff) At Desainagar Circle, make a 180 degree turn to start heading back towards Durban on the M4 south bound Proceed south on the M4, passing the Umdloti turnoff and then through the Sibaya Circle by the BP Petrol Filling Station, proceeding south on the M4, passing the La Lucia offramp, Glenashley offramp and the Virginia offramp. Proceed along the M4 South and through the Argyle Road intersection proceeding straight along Florence Nzama Street and carry on straight into Cato Street and make a right turn into Margaret Mncadi Street (old Victoria Embankment) Progress along Margaret Mncadi Street until the M4 South bound carriageway and join the M4 South heading in a southerly direction Take the Solomon Mahlangu turnoff and join the M7 extension heading towards the N2 Pass under the N2 and continue along the M7 through to Pinetown From the M7 at the St Johns Bridge in Pinetown, make a right turn onto the M13 towards Durban (contraflow) Travel along the M13 passing Westville and through 45th Cutting until the intersection with the N3 at Sherwood and make a left turn onto the N3 toward Durban (contraflow) Proceed along the N3 onto Monty Naicker Road (old Pine Street) until the intersection with Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Left turn into Masabalala Yengwa and proceed straight to finish outside Moses Mabhida Stadiums Peoples Park heading in a northerly direction.

90 and 45 km Start on Masabalala Yengwa Ave (old NMR Ave) in northerly direction and make right turn at intersection to go past Durban Country Club Merge onto the M4 Northbound and head towards Umdloti Remain on M4 Northbound and travel past Durban North, Glanashley, La Lucia and Umhlanga Rocks Remain on M4 Northbound and travel through traffic circle at Sibaya At Umdloti Bridge, make a 180 Degree turn at demarcated turn point on M4 and stay on M4 Southbound in the direction of Durban Remain on the M4 Southbound until intersection with Sandlile Thusi (old Argyle Road) Right turn onto Sandile Thusi and cross over Masabalala Yengwa Ave (old NMR Ave) Right turn at onramp onto Masababala Yengwa Ave and finish outside Moses Mabhida Stadium in northerly direction.

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