{"id":46573,"date":"2024-03-26T15:38:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T13:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/i-cycle-in-memory-of-my-son-20240325\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T20:19:38","slug":"i-cycle-in-memory-of-my-son-20240325","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/i-cycle-in-memory-of-my-son-20240325\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I cycle in memory of my son\u2019: Woodstock senior completes 25th cycle tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When he broke his left leg at the age of 25 during a soccer match, Cecil Burgher was advised by doctors to leave the sport and take up cycling instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like a good patient, the 66-year-old took the doctor\u2019s order to heart. So much so that he recently completed the Cape Town Cycle Tour for a 25th year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burgher, a resident at Neighbourhood Old Age Homes (NOAH) in Woodstock, completed the gruelling 109 km race in three and a half hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As if that was not enough, Burgher also completed the 42 km race afterwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His best time was two hours 50 minutes, which he completed with his wife on a tandem bicycle more than 30 years ago, he shared with People\u2019s Post<\/em><\/span>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The senior started his cycle tour journey in 1988. He did it with his wife for four years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cecil completing the 42 km race on Sunday 10 March. PHOTO: Supplied<\/div>\n
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Cecil and his wife, Elaine, completing their first cycle tour on a tandem bike 36 years ago. PHOTOs: Supplied<\/div>\n
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A few years later, his son Nathaniel joined him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, at the age of 12, Nathaniel tragically died in a freak accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, Burgher raced in his son\u2019s memory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEver since then, I do all the cycle tours in honour of my son, Nathaniel. It is such an honour doing the cycle tour.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He explained that the recent race was particularly special since he last took part six years ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burgher completed the race with his Hansom 525 model bicycle which he has been riding with for the past 35 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSix years ago, there was a strong wind, so the tour was cancelled. After that, there were some other challenges. So, this year I wanted to get back out there. I did the full 109 km. I started practising early last year already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is always an awesome experience. The atmosphere is magic. The route is amazing too.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The father of three said he is a jack of many trades and is also a qualified sound engineer and electrician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am also a professional lead vocalist and performed with artists. As a sound engineer, I worked with artists like George Benson, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Michael W Smith and Whitney Houston when they performed in South Africa.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Burgher, he now uses his skills to entertain the seniors at NOAH. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI can just give God all the glory, that I can still move at this age. I fix the electrical problems here. So, I was sent to the right place at the right time.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burgher explained that he is looking for sponsors for tricycles for the seniors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese people want to get out, there are a few residents that cannot balance so well, but they want to go outside. When we get these bikes, we can go cycling at Sea Point Promenade. I will even repair the bikes if needed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonny Diener, Noah Woodstock Centre Manager: Happiness programme, said: \u201cCecil is extremely helpful towards his peers as well as to the staff, he quickly carries out tasks and is never hesitant to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis background in sound engineering is a bonus. He often entertains the residents at the centre with music and is active in the daily prayer group.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked how he manages to keep in good shape, Burgher said: \u201cI never smoked, never much of a drinker. I drink a beer now and then, but I never go to a bottle store to buy any. I looked after my body. Stay away from substance abuse. I take care of my health now.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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