THE much-anticipated Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke is set to return for its seventh edition, with title sponsor Nedbank renewing their partnership for the event.
Over 300 cyclists are expected to participate in the gruelling 328-kilometre tour, which kicks off in Selous on November 7th and concludes in Zvishavane on November 9th.
The tour will feature stopovers and activations by YAFM in several key towns and cities, including Chegutu, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru, Shurugwi, and Zvishavane.
This allows for robust activations, encouraging partners, new and old, to seize the opportunity to push their brands to the market.
YAFM Head Commercial, Chenai Mpofu, expressed her delight in the partnership between Nedbank and the regional radio station for the successful hosting of the tour.
“We are delighted to announce that YAFM and Nedbank have signed a partnership agreement for the 7th Edition of the Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke. We would like to thank Nedbank for continuing to repose their trust in our ability to organize the premier event on Zimbabwe’s cycling calendar,” Mpofu said.
The Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke was launched in 2016 to promote miner wellness, and love for the environment and raise awareness of the investment opportunities in the Great Dyke geological complex.
The complex is home to major mining houses such as Mimosa, Unki, and Zimplats, which all support the tour. Additionally, the event supports the charitable needs of the Gifted Children Foundation, which has provided tuition fees for over 100 brilliant but underprivileged children in the Great Dyke and beyond.
The cyclists will face three distinct laps, each with its unique challenges:
The Zimplats lap: This lap sees the cyclists riding from Selous to Kwekwe, where they will spend the night.
The Unki lap: On the second day, cyclists will ride from Kwekwe to Unki Mine for an overnight stay.
The Mimosa lap: On the final day, cyclists will tackle the last leg of the tour, which will take them to Zvishavane.
This event is a celebration of cycling, community, and the beautiful natural resources of the Great Dyke.
