CAPE TOWN – A team of learners and teachers from Fairmount Secondary School celebrated a major achievement after every rider in their group completed the Cape Town Cycle Tour earlier this month.
The 24-member team cycled for a good cause, representing the Ari Cancer Foundation, for the 48th edition of the iconic cycling event on Sunday 8 March.
Wearing their charity cycling kit, the group included 14 female and 10 male riders, all determined to cross the finish line.
For many of the learners the race marked their first experience of the internationally renowned event. Several riders opted for the shorter 42 km route while others took on the full and more demanding 109 km challenge.
Preparation
Despite having only two months to prepare, the team rose to the occasion and successfully completed their respective races.
Their participation highlighted not only their determination but also the strong sense of teamwork within the school’s cycling club.
Fairmount teacher Mark Abrahams, who is involved with the school’s cycling initiative, said the team was proud of what they had achieved.
“All our learners and teachers finished the race,” he said.
Abrahams expressed his thanks for the community’s support.
“We are extremely proud of the entire group for their dedication and commitment,” he added.
School thanks sponsors
The school also thanked those who supported the initiative and contributed to the team’s participation in the event, including the provision of cycling kit ahead of race day.
For the Fairmount cyclists completing the race together was not only a sporting milestone but also a moment of pride for their school community.
