{"id":298875,"date":"2026-03-16T12:01:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/masiphumelele-cyclists-crush-2026-cape-town-cycle-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T12:59:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:59:54","slug":"masiphumelele-cyclists-crush-2026-cape-town-cycle-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/masiphumelele-cyclists-crush-2026-cape-town-cycle-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Masiphumelele cyclists crush 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAPE TOWN &#8211;<\/strong> A proud team of 13 cyclists from Masiphumelele made their mark at this year&#8217;s Cape Town Cycle Tour, showcasing months of dedicated training and determination in one of the world&#8217;s most famous cycling events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diverse team tackled the 109 km category, with both experienced cyclists and brave first-timers showcasing their spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Months of dedication, training sessions and determination all came together on race day, said MasiSports spokesperson Bridget Brooke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masisports.co.za\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/masisports.co.za\/\">MasiSports<\/a>, a Cape Town-based non-profit organisation (NPO), provides comprehensive sports and life-skills programmes to schools in Masiphumelele, specifically Ukhanyo Primary and Masi High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cyclists-recall-route-challenges\">Cyclists recall route challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2017 to foster development, the NPO offers coaching, equipment, and facilities for sports like soccer, rugby, netball, chess and cycling to empower youth and promote community upliftment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Beyond the times and results, what stood out most was the spirit of the team,&#8221; Brooke said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our cyclists showed resilience, teamwork and pure joy as they conquered the course together, creating memories and making history for themselves along the way.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akhanyile Kufa, Masiphumelele High School learner, found the race harder than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Cape Point was definitely the most difficult stretch, but I was happy to complete it in under four hours,&#8221; she said. &#8220;It was so exciting to race and be part of the team. 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