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Well done, Jan-Mahomed & Tumi!

29/03/2010

Tumisang Taabe, well-known Lesotho cycling personality, had a hard day in the saddle on Sunday 28th March 2010, but he can hold his head up high, because apart from him the spectacular “I Love Lesotho” Cycle Race would never have materialised.

The main organiser, Jan-Mahomed Suleman, first met Tumisang on a cycle ride some time ago and since then they have been planning to host a cycling event in the northern part of Lesotho.

Mr. Suleman & family have a number of businesses in the area and wanted to give something back to the community and encourage youth to be engaged in beneficial activities, like sports, rather than loitering.  The event started at Maputsoe border, passing Hlotse and Teyateyaneng, before finishing in front of one of his shops in Ha Seotsanyana, Mapoteng.

The race was held in a good “carnival” spirit and even attracted an international team from Potchefstroom.  They enjoyed the race and have encouraged that this race should continue to grow in future years.  We were impressed by the professionalism displayed by the organisers and the excellent job done by the local police, to ensure safety of the riders.  We also acknowledge the input of Jan-Mahomed’s family and friends who worked very hard to create such a success.

As well as the high-profile 104km elite road race, there was also a 45km mtb race, a category for women and a 5km kids fun race.  Generous prizes included cash, goodie bag and bicycles.

I am sure that this event has been a motivation to the youth of Mapoteng and to those from other parts who were fortunate enough to be there.  

Well done, Jan-Mahomed & Tumi!

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(for race report & results click this link)

(For Tumi’s Cycling website click here)

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Councillor Ma-Isaac presents trophy to Theresia van Zyl of UCI team

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Tumisang

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JM Suleman and the podium for mtb race.

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The impressive finish line at Ha Seotsanyana

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Start of the kids race