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Somerset West was buzzing with energy on the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October, as Distance For Difference (D4D) hosted the seventh edition of THE500 24-hour Cycling and Spinning Challenge at De Hoop Primary School.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The D4D organising committee celebrating another successful hosting of THE500.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For 24 hours straight, cyclists, spinners and even virtual riders on the Zwift platform pushed their limits, all to raise funds for children in need.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights included 14 solo cyclists and one “team of two” attempting a gruelling 500 km in 24 hours, 30 spin bikes running through 24 consecutive sessions, and two incredible individuals who completed all 24 sessions. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time Zwifters joined at the venue and from across the globe, with one rider even flying from the UK to participate in the charity ride!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday morning professional cyclist Kim le Court-Pienaar joined the cyclists, calling it “a beautiful reminder of how powerful sport can be when it’s driven by purpose and heart”.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event raised nearly R490\u2009000 after expenses, bringing the total raised by THE500 since 2013 to more R4 million for children’s charities. The organisers thanked all sponsors, partners and volunteers for making it possible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\uf06e To learn more or to support D4D, visit www.d4dsa.co.za<\/a> or follow the organisation on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The spinning session in full swing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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