The fourth edition of the Lake Ngami Cycle Classic will converge 300 cyclists tomorrow in the village of Toteng Village, marking a significant growth from the 200 cyclists that participated in the previous event.
The event will feature multiple categories to cater for different fitness levels and interests, including a 30 km fun ride, 64 km medium ride, 106 km and 140 km long rides, as well as a 10 km fun walk/run for non-cyclists. The prize money allocated for the event to date stands at P205, 000, excluding other event-related expenses.
MMG Khoemacau Communications Advisor, Nicole Senuku told this publication that the increase in numbers of cyclists clearly reflects the growing enthusiasm and support for the cause. Senuku stated that the participants will include cyclists from Lesotho, South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, adding that this highlights the event’s expanding regional reach.
“We have observed significant growth since the event’s inception, as reflected in the increasing number of cyclists and runners eager to participate each year, including several executives from reputable companies. The event has also created notable economic benefits for local businesses in Toteng and Maun, with accommodation in Toteng fully booked well in advance, while some participants have opted to stay in Maun due to high demand,” said Nicole.
Senuku pointed that the cycle classic marks a memorable event in Ngamiland’s annual calendar, in which participation growing each year and expanding support from across the country and regionally, and strong support from the local community and sponsors.
She further noted that the event promotes health and wellness, and also serves as a key fundraising platform for MMG Khoemacau’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, which directly support our surrounding communities of Sehitwa, Toteng, Komana, Legotlhwana, Bodibeng, Bothatogo and Somelo.
Senuku highlighted that in a quest to address socioeconomic development needs presented by local host communities within their zone of influence, they have introduced the Lake Ngami Cycle Classic as a platform to collaborate with their business partners to raise funds toward addressing some of these requests.
According to Senuku, the funds raised are directed toward positive socio-economic development projects in our local communities
This year’s event will be held under the theme: “RidingTowards Impact”, reflecting MMG Khoemacau’s commitment to use cycling as a vehicle for positive change in promoting wellness, uniting communities, and driving social upliftment across our host villages.
The fourth edition of the event has attracted strong corporate support, with Absa Bank Botswana, as the Top Tier main sponsor, alongside other valued partners including JCHX, Mascom, Bomaid, Puma, AECI, JCHX, Pulamed, Orange, MVA Fund, Hollard Life Botswana, Abaricom, DWD Technologies Group, Century COS, KKR Projects, Kwa Nokeng Oil, BPC, Baroju, Serious Systems, NTT Botswana, Hoisting Solutions, Legs of Thunder, Wellfield Consulting Services, Hyprop Botswana, Champs Botswana, Doctors Inn Hospital, KKR Projects and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA)to mention a few.
