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@RideJoburg
Ride Joburg
7 years
The winner of #CC2017 is @darylimpey !!
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Ride Joburg
2 years
REINHARDT JANSE VAN RENSBURG WINS VIRGIN ACTIVE 947 RIDE JOBURG 2022! In a tight bunch sprint Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg manages to beat Marc Pritzen (2nd) and mountain biker Gert Heyns (3rd) to the finish of the 26th edition of #VirginActive947RideJoburg .
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@RideJoburg
Ride Joburg
7 years
Thank you to all our wonderful #CC2017 cyclists - without you this would not have been possible. Thank you to all the residents of Joburg! Thank you @947 Thank you @TelkomZA Thank you @CityofJoburgZA What a great event!
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Ride Joburg
6 years
Have you heard the news? Let's #RideJoburg in reverse on Sunday 18 November! Enter at #CCRouteFlip @CityofJoburgZA @947
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Ride Joburg
3 years
Congratulations @ashleighcycling from @teamsdworx — the winner of 947 Ride Joburg 2021! She was followed by Maude Elaine Le Roux in second and Joanna Van De Winkel in third! Incredible performance all! #RaceDay #947RideJoburg #ExperienceJoburg @947
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@RideJoburg
Ride Joburg
5 years
Congratulations to Mark Pritzen for winning Discovery 947 #RideJoburg yesterday! Watch him cross the line on the racecam or read the full race report at #RideJoburg with @Discovery_SA
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Ride Joburg
7 years
. @letshegom is riding for the 8th time this year, in memory of her late husband Gugu Zulu - it would have been his 14th @947Cycle this year
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@RideJoburg
Ride Joburg
5 years
New name. Same traditions. A quick 40KMs this morning for our annual #TwitterRide ahead of the big day tomorrow 🚴‍♀️ #RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
5 years
Meet 10-year-old Aobakwe Monyatsi. He’s been entering #RideJoburgKids since he was 3, and today, he took it to the top and completed his very first 25KM #RideJoburgMTB 🚵🏽‍♂️🎉
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Ride Joburg
5 years
Congratulations to @MarkPritzen from team @officeguru23s - he crossed the line first in the Discovery 947 #RideJoburg men's elite race!
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Ride Joburg
6 years
THANK YOU JOBURG! You didn’t just own the streets of Joburg for a day, but you were among thousands of cyclists who tackled and conquered the #CC2018 flipped route for the first time! We know that you put in everything it takes to cross that finish line. #LoveCycling #RideJoburg
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Marc Pritzen claims 2023 Ride Joburg victory! 1. Marc Pritzen | 02:09:00 2. Luke Moir | 02:09:01 3. Reinardt Janse van Rensburg | 02:09:21 #PeopleOfJoburg #OwnJoburg #VirginActive947RideJoburg #ImRidingJoburgFor #JoburgIgnites #RaceDay
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Ride Joburg
6 years
When you are cycling up the R55, and you get a helping hand from 2017 Cycle Challenge winner and cycling legend, @darylimpey ! #CC2018 #LoveCycling #RideJoburg Enter for #CC2019 > and create new Cycle Challenge memories!
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Ride Joburg
6 years
Jan Smuts here we goooooooo!!!! #CCRouteFlip
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5 years
With every stride on the pedal, you get closer and closer to your goal. And a helping hand never hurt anyone! Joburg! We see you! 🧡 #RideJoburg
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[ASSISTANCE PLEASE] We are looking for the cyclist who is putting shame to this Jan Smuts hill, in the video. If you have any information, please can you comment his details below. Thank you. #CC2018
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Mahmood
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Spotted this legend (guy at the back close to pavement with red top) flying up the top of the treacherous Jan Smuts hill this morning - with one leg! #CC2018 @947Cycle #inspired #noexcuses
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Carla Oberholzer takes the win in the Elite Ladies field in a lone ride to the finish! 1. Carla Oberholzer | 02:41:43 2. Maude Elaine le Roux | 02:42:25 3. Joanna van de Winkel | 02:42:25 #PeopleOfJoburg #OwnJoburg #VirginActive947RideJoburg #ImRidingJoburgFor #JoburgIgnites
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Ride Joburg
2 years
Congratulations Vera Looser — the winner of the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2022 women's race! She was followed by Tiffany Keep in second, and Kim le Court in third. Incredible performance by these ladies. #RaceDay #SoundsOfJoburg #OwnJoburg #VirginActive947RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
6 years
[AT THE START LINE] Good wishes sent to the cyclist by @HermanMashaba - Advising on keeping hydrated and to enjoy the beautiful roads of @CityofJoburgZA #CC2018
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Ride Joburg
5 years
The #RideJoburg startline is abuzz with action! Luckily @DJFreshSA is on hand to help relax nervous riders about to head out on the roads of Joburg. Follow coverage throughout the event at
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Ride Joburg
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Collecting your race packs is such a breeze! Check out @DJFreshSA and @shannon_leibach as they collect their packs and talk a bit about bum cream! They are super excited for Sunday! Are you? #RideJoburg with @Discovery_SA Proudly hosted by @CityofJoburgZA #FreshOn947
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Startline buzz... #RideJoburg with @Discovery_SA
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Ride Joburg
9 years
. @ashleighcycling survived a crash to win. Incredible. #CCLadiesUCI
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6 years
Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge donates a bicycle to avid runner Namhla who will ride #CC2018 to honour her late daughter #RideForAPurpose #LiveLikeLesedi
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Ride Joburg
3 years
We caught up with @Thando_Thabethe and @alexcaige before they started their 947 Ride Joburg journey! Have fun out there today — we’ll catch up with you again along the route! #RaceDay #947RideJoburg #ExperienceJoburg @947
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Ride Joburg
3 years
Another massive congratulations to @Travisstedman2 on your first elite win! It was a pleasure to have you on the start line today. #RaceDay #947RideJoburg #ExperienceJoburg @947 @SheshaRacingU23
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Ride Joburg
5 years
And the first-ever 947 Vitality Short Ride is off! All the cyclists look absolutely incredible. #RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
6 years
Carla Oberholzer Wins the 2018 Ladies Telkom 947 CC!! #CCWoman #CC2018
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5 years
[WATCH] "We are taking over the streets of Joburg. Let's do it with class" says @DJFreshSA as he chats to @AyandaMVP . @shannon_leibach will be riding the 94.7km #RideJoburg With @Discovery_SA Proudly hosted by @CityofJoburgZA
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Ride Joburg
5 years
WELL DONE - You gave it gears!⚙️ Well done to our finishers! You moved more this year by crossing the finish line like a boss! We loved watching you in action and witnessing the passion and resilience you demonstrate. #RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
6 years
The winning team: @TeamBCX
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Ride Joburg
6 years
Have you heard the news? Cycle Challenge just got flipped on its head! Enter at to be part of something exciting. #CCRouteFlip #CC2018
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Ride Joburg
6 years
Great friend & current #CycleChallenge Champion @darylimpey taking the Stage win today! 💪🏻Great to see the SA jersey flying in Europe. Look forward to November! #defendingchamp #chapeau
@dauphine
Critérium du Dauphiné
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💪💪💪 #Dauphin é
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Ride Joburg
5 years
TODAY, WE RIDE! #RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
6 years
THANK YOU JOBURG! You didn’t just own the streets of Joburg for a day, but you were among thousands of cyclists who tackled and conquered the #CC2018 flipped route for the first time! We know that you put in everything it takes to cross that finish line. #LoveCycling #RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
4 years
Congratulations to Carla Oberholzer from Demacon Pro Racing, the winner of the Elite ladies at the 947 Ride Joburg Criterium Race 2020! Well done to Candice Lill from Faces and Kim Le Court from Demacon Pro Racing finishing in third place #947ridejoburg #experiencelife #beat2020
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5 years
💍 A couple that rides together... CONGRATULATIONS! How beautiful! How special! If anyone knows who this lovely couple is, please send us a mail with their details >> 947ridejoburg @947 .co.za 📸: Lizelle Naude (just managed to capture the moment - quick thinking) #RideJoburg
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Ashleigh Moolman crossing the link to win the Telkom 947 Cycle Challenge! #CCLadiesUCI #CC2017 Video courtesy of @ActionPhotoSA @ashleighcycling
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6 years
Cruising on Malibongwe - bit of a climb past the Cosmo bridge but still all smiles😎🚴‍♂️ #CCRouteFlip
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Ride Joburg
8 years
#CC2016 RT this post. Follow @947Cycle . Enter @947Cycle and you could stand to win 1 of 10 R2000 Cycle Lab vouchers!
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Ride Joburg
5 years
We just can't wait to see all the #RideJoburg cyclists tomorrow. Comment with a GIF of your current mood. Here's our mood right now.
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5 years
The @947BClub team is on the road! They are super excited to be part of this iconic race. We can't wait to see you at the finish line, champs! #RideJoburg #947BreakfastClub Proudly hosted by @CityofJoburgZA
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Ride Joburg
3 years
This morning we had the opportunity to honour a true cycling icon, Alex Otto, who passed away doing what he loved most. #RaceDay #947RideJoburg #ExperienceJoburg @947 Image sourced from: @TREAD_Media
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Ride Joburg
7 years
Cool Fact! It's our 21st Cycle Challenge and we have 120 cyclists who have ridden every single Cycle Challenge! They will have RED race numbers - salute them on the route! #CC2017
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Ride Joburg
2 years
The first rider across the finish and preliminary winner of Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2022 is our reigning SA Road champ Reinhardt Janse van Rensburg riding for Lotto Soudal. Congratulations! #RaceDay #VirginActive947RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
3 years
It's go time for the 50 km Elite Female riders! We can’t wait to see who takes home the win. #RaceDay #947RideJoburg #947RideJoburgMTB @947
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Ride Joburg
2 years
Today, our riders get to zip around the prestigious @Kyalami_Circuit ! The new 4.522km track is the only motor racing facility in Africa certified by the FIA as a Grade 2 racetrack. #RaceDay #VirginActive947RideJoburg @947joburg @cityofjoburg @virginactivesa
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Aaaaand we’re off! Joburg’s grittiest race has officially begun! Have fun out there Joburg #CCMTB2018
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Ride Joburg
8 years
Thoughts, strength and light to a special young talent @Keagan_vtc #keepfightingchamp #KeepFightingKeagz
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7 years
Our wonderful cyclists are still going strong on the route. We urge everyone out on the route to reapply sunscreen and to star hydrated. 🌞 #CC2017 🚴🏾‍♀️
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Ride Joburg
3 years
Congratulations @Travisstedman2 from team @SheshaRacingU23 — the winner of @947 Ride Joburg 2021! He was followed by (2) @MarcPritzen , (3) @JoosteChris , (4) @hbkruger and (5) Casper Kruger. #RaceDay #947RideJoburg #ExperienceJoburg @947
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[ROUTE PROFILE] #CC2018 will challenge your legs with some tough climbs through Joburg. With complete road closure it will give you the freedom of the city for the day and a once-a-year chance to experience the streets of Joburg without any vehicles on the roads. #LoveCycling
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Ride Joburg
7 years
There are 9 @TelkomZA sponsored water points along the route. They are stocked with Powerade, Coke, water and ice. #CC2017
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Ride Joburg
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As our last riders cross the line, they’re followed by a procession of marshals, sweep vehicles, EMS, and search & rescue teams, who all played a hiuge role in ensuring the success of today’s ride! A massive thank you to all! We hope to see you again in 2022! #947RideJoburg @947
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6 years
[ICYMI] The Mayor's message ahead of starting the #CCC2018 Elite Men's category
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The new 40km route has been introduced for all those that also want to move more. Mayor @HermanMashaba says he could ride 10km perhaps but maybe not the 40km just yet. 🚲 Get your entry today at #RideJoburg
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Nelson Mandela Bridge is one of @CityofJoburgZA 's beautiful attractions that our cyclists get to ride on. Smile for the camera! @ActionPhotoSA :-) #CC2017
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What a fantastic day it's been! Still a few more cyclist pedalling up Malibongwe - looking very strong and we can't wait to welcome them over the finish line. :-) #CC2017
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Ride Joburg
2 years
Champagne showers! #VirginActive947RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
6 years
Previous winner and good friend of the Cycle Challenge @darylimpey wins stage four of #TourDownUnder to move into 2nd place on the general classification. Fly the SA flag high! 🇿🇦 Photo credit: @telegraphsport
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#CC2015 It's our crown year! We turn 20 on the 20th of November. Ride with us!
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5 years
[ICYMI] Women's Elite defending champion @CarlaOberholzer crossed the Discovery 947 #RideJoburg line first a short while ago. Exact time awaiting verification.
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It's time! You've entered. You've trained. It's time! 🚴🏿 #RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
6 years
Rising impatience ahead of raceday? Take a chilled listen to #TheCoffeeStop #CCPodcast recorded live on the #CCExpo stage earlier today with insights from top local pros @ashleighcycling & @darylimpey - @Jenni_Green @steven3d
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3 years
Congratulations Cameron Capon on an incredible win and even better performance today! #RaceDay #947RideJoburg @947
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55km to the left, 25km to the right 🚵‍♂️ Beautiful scenic views await at @Steyn_City #RideJoburgMTB 😎
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Ride Joburg
5 years
Final checks with our wonderful staff. They are ready to hand out the race packs and assist with any queries that our cyclists might have. Our call centre is also available to assist >> 011 0112700 #RideJoburg
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Pritzen wins the men’s’ race in a sprint! #RideJoburg
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Ride Joburg
9 years
#CCMTB2015 @WeeleeyumJNR with his trophy after prize giving. 1st in 55km - big well done.
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Ride Joburg
7 years
Our Call Centre is up and running. Phones ringing, queries getting resolved. You can get us at 0110172700. #CC2017 #CCMTB2017 #CCKiddies
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@RideJoburg
Ride Joburg
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Watch #VirginActive947RideJoburglive Sunday, 20 Nov on Supersport Channel 209 from 5:15! It's the most exciting field we've seen lining up to race for the legendary R200 000.00 prize purse! #OwnJoburg
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Ride Joburg
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We are excited to have Mayor @HermanMashaba in the @947 studio to talk #RideJoburg , which is proudly hosted by @CityofJoburgZA
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Congratulations @darylimpey on your amazing @LeTour stage win today! We're so lucky to have you as a friend of #CycleChallenge and hope to see you riding in #CC2019 :)
@EWNsport
EWN Sport
5 years
SA's Daryl Impey wins stage 9 of Tour de France #TDF2019
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9 years
#CC2015 Challenge your city. Challenge yourself!
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This podium was earned in the hours that no one was watching. 25 km & 10 km distances. Congrats! #RaceDay #VirginActive947RideJoburgMTB @947
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Is there a more perfect stage for a heroes lap than the FNB Stadium? The answer is no. Thank you @FNBSA for allowing us to give our riders the welcome home they deserve! #RaceDay #947RideJoburg #ExperienceJoburg @947
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#CC2015 MEN'S RESULTS 1. Stefan de Bod 2:15:23 2. Clint Hendriks 2:15:29 3. Daryl Impey 2:15:32 A very tight finish!
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@RideJoburg
Ride Joburg
7 years
Creative cycling enthusiast, Stephen Lund, creates #BikeArt on his GPS when riding on his bike. Take a look:
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Ride Joburg
2 years
Cyclists were cruising along iconic landmarks along the #VirginActive947RideJoburg route today. Thank you, @CityofJoburg , for the huge role you played in making it possible to ride safely through the vibrant city streets today. We had fun! #OwnJoburg
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6 years
Full gas on the M1 South for the front six in the men’s elite field, except that we are heading north... #CCmens #cc2018
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Ride Joburg
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It’s the final operations meeting - Joint Operations Centre - with all the role players ahead of Ride Joburg Sunday. The train has left the station... We are ready! 💪🏽🚲 #RideJoburg
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And the doors to the 2018 Telkom 947 Lifestyle Expo are open! Come and collect your race pack, purchase some last minute gear or products and enjoy a cuppa with fellow cyclists. It's free and the general public is welcome. #CC2018 #CCExpo
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#CC2016 Brandon Davids made it over the finish line first, in the 20th Cycle Challenge. @947 @CityofJoburgZA @TelkomZA
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Families that ride together, have fun together..! Former pro-cyclist and coach Nick White @whiteinc and his son chat to @steven3d on the #RideJoburgMTB startline #RideJoburg with @Discovery_SA
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8 years
We will be live streaming #CC2016 We go live from 07h00 to 14h00 on Sunday :-) Don't miss out on the action!
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4 years
The 947 Ride Joburg, premier road race event and the world's second-largest timed event, has found a new owner. Faces Experience clinched the deal on 1 September 2020 and is excited to take 947 Ride Joburg to new heights. For the full update:
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[AS THE GUN GOES OFF] It's time to take on the reversed route... #CC2018 #CCMens
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Taking it easy before raceday? Listen to #TheCoffeeStop #CCPodcast recorded live on the #CCExpo stage earlier today with insights from top local pros @ashleighcycling & @darylimpey - @Jenni_Green @steven3d
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Guess where we are on the route? Clue: Things go fast here. 🚴🏾‍♀️ #CCRouteDrive
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[ICYMI] The 55km winners from yesterday's #RideJoburgMTB with @Discovery_SA - @robyndegroot of @TeamdormakabaSA & @DutoitPietet of @PygaEuroSteel - congratulations! Browse the photo album and tag yourself - #ridejoburg
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Enter #CC2017 before 5pm TODAY to stand a chance to WIN a R75k bucket list trip courtesy of @TelkomZA ! @CityofJoburgZA @947 T's +C's apply
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The @SpurRestaurant Kids Play Area is looking stunning. The little cyclists can enjoy face painters, fun on jumping castles, fun games and much, much more. #CCKiddies @SpurSports
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9 years
Our top 3 men and women winners #CC2015 congratulations!
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5 years
The biggest cycling event in Joburg would like to announce a new partnership with @discovery_sa to host the 23rd edition of the iconic cycling event on Sunday 17 November. #RideJoburg
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Eeuck! The excitement is building up! We are now 20 days sleeps from taking to the streets of Joburg. 1 - 10 how are you excitement levels? #CC2018
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Guess who's here for #CCKiddies ? @BradOyo from @Xpress947
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