Cape Epic!
The Cape Epic, the Magical and Untamed African mountain bike race, has become the biggest cycling event in South Africa. Every year around March/April all attention turns to the most challenging race in Africa and one of the biggest mountain bike races in the World. The Cape Epic has put SA on the international cycling map with a bang. From day 1 the Epic was massive, well organised, an experience of a lifetime and addictive as the repeat riders will testify. For any cyclist it is a serious adventure and a challenge, but for the average cyclist it is an almost insurmountable challenge. Going into the race for the first time is an experience in itself, it truly is a voyage into the unknown. For full details check out www.cape-epic.com
Reeds has been supporting the Amy Biehl Foundation for the last couple of years by providing motor vehicles to the Foundation for their use. They have decided to step up their involvement and support of the noble and effective cause and one of the ways they are hoping to do this is by raising the public’s awareness with respect to the Amy Biehl Foundation through our participation in the Cape Epic.
Mike Powell and Donald Christy are riding the Cape Epic Mountain Bike Race from 21 to 28 March together with partners, Alex Kruger and Ian Seggie respectively. The Cape Epic is regarded as one of the toughest mountain bike events in the world and includes 16000m of climbing traversing 900kms of dirt roads, Jeep Track and single track .
A brief CV of each Rider:
Dr Ian Seggie (47) – a well respected anaesthetist in Cape Town. Married to Jane( finished 3rd in the Ladies section of the 2008 Epic) and has three children – Christine, Nicole and Keiran.This will be Ian’s first Cape Epic.
Donald Christy – Ops Director Of Reeds Motor Group. Married to Bev and has two children – Gregg and Mitchell. This will be his second Cape Epic.
Mike Powell (32) – Gen Manager of Reeds Tygervalley. Married to Veruschka and has two children Sascha-Leigh and Sean-Michael. Mike competed at Ironman 2008 and finished, this will be his first Cape Epic
Alex Kruger (40) – A well know IT Specialist in the North. Married to Uretha and has two children – Zander and Keanu. This will be Alex’s first Cape Epic.
All monies raised will go directly to the Amy Biehl Foundation as the riders are paying their own costs – between R30 000 and R50 000 per rider. Donations can be deposited into their account with the reference “Cape Epic”. A Tax certificate will be issued to all those requiring it. They are aiming to raise at least R20 000 so please help us achieve our goal and make a difference with the youth in the townships.
Banking details:
Account Name: Amy Biehl Foundation Trust
Bank: First National Bank, Adderley Street
Branch Code: 201409
Account Number: 62085677890
Reeds has sponsored the riders shirts. They are high quality and made of the most modern sports fabric available. Should you want to purchase a shirt for yourself, they will be sold for R500 incl VAT. Reeds will subsidise the costs of each shirt with R50 and approximately R200 per shirt will go to the Amy Biehl Foundation. The balance will cover the cost of producing the shirts.
Sponsorship of appropriate cycling equipment and services will be used by the riders and donated to the Amy Biehl Foundation after the race if practical.
In these tough times it is difficult for most companies and people to support every charity but however tough it is for most of us, it is tens times tougher for the beneficiaries of the efforts of the Amy Biehl Foundation.
