More than 100 cyclicts from across the country and beyond are expected to participate in this year’s edition of the Tour de Great Dyke which kicks off on 27 Ocdtober.
The 300 kilometer race ,running under the theme ‘Riding for sustainability’, will see both professional and armature cyclists ride from the Zimplats Complex in Selous, through Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru, Shurugwi and Zvishavane,
The event will be organized by YAFM in partnership with Nedbank and platinum mining companies Unki , Mimosa and Zimplats .
The organizer of the event said part of the proceeds from the race will be used to support the charitable needs of the Gifted Children Foundation which assists underprivileged but talented students in the Great Dyke.
“To date the Foundation has supported over 100 learners at various levels from primary to tertiary education.
Tour de Great Dyke was launched in 2016 to promote miner wellness, love for the environment and raise awareness of the investment opportunities in the Great Dyke geological complex which is home to the country’s major mining houses such as Mimosa, Unki , Zimplats, Zimasco, Afrochine and Great Dyke Investments.”
