TSHEPISO SEHLOHO
Captain
“I was honoured with the title of
being the captain of the team. As
I had only taken on cycling as a
sport less than two years prior, I had
expected a tough time leading a
group of such talented cyclists with
years and years of experience behind
them. Instead, I received support and
whole-hearted cooperation. It was
one of the best and most rewarding
things I have ever done.
It was also great working hand in
hand with the Coronation crew of
Wendy, Paul [Ride2Live] and Chelsea.
The hospitality we received from them
was amazing. Granted, 202km is no
child’s play, but with all the support
we received from the Coronation
team, we would take on the daunting
task any time. Thank you very much
Coronation, you are indeed making
dreams come true. In the process, the
trust is indeed earned.”
MZUVUKILE FAYO
“One thing that makes this race stand out is the amount of teamwork required.
Everyone always has something to contribute, whether or not they know it at the
beginning – be it the fitness to pull longer, or jokes and/or words of encouragement
to keep us going when the legs give up. This year I was privileged to be part of the
Coronation Ride2Live team. I got to experience a level of treatment that was beyond
that of a VIP. The effort that was put in was evident from the day we arrived. I got to
experience how it is to be properly fuelled during a race. Every time we got to the
stops, we all smiled and left energised. That was priceless.”
Tshepiso Sehloho, Mzuvukile Fayo and
Peter Phala on one of the many climbs.
PETER PHALA
“No matter what transpired during
the race, we stood together as a team
and our goal of completing the race
together was reached. We could’ve
completed with a better finishing time
but like soldiers in a war, we couldn’t
leave any casualties behind.”
YIBANATHI NCEDANA
“What stood out for me was the trust,
loyalty, respect, oneness, friendship
and the atmosphere in the team.
Being the youngest, I came with the
expectation that I will be picked on, but
the team showed great respect to one
another. Many thanks to the team, it
indeed earned my trust.”
THABO MAHLAKARO
“Everything was fabulous, we were
treated like kings.”
QUENTIN JEWATZCHEWITZ
“This was the most organised and well-planned cycle race ever, to the finest
detail. A team event that builds character, promotes friendships and motivates
individuals. The race goes through a nice route, with beautiful scenery and
tough climbs that challenges every cyclist, which ultimately is good for team
building. Coronation and Ride2Live went above and beyond what was expected.
Everything was done for us as a team. I have never experienced anything like this
before. This is an event that I will recommend to all cyclists.”
NEVILLE CHESTER
Senior Portfolio Manager at Coronation Fund Managers
“Coronation was so impressed with the performance and dedication of the
development team in 2017 that supporting their participation in CDC 2018 was
an easy decision. Our belief in them was not disappointed as they demonstrated
teamwork, commitment and a positive attitude through a very gruelling race.
It’s a privilege for us to be associated with this group of talented cyclists who
definitely have a bright future. Their individual stories of overcoming adversity
have been a true inspiration to us, and are testament to the fact that anything is
possible with a clear goal and the perseverance to see it through.”
“To Coronation, thank you for making this possible, breaking down the barriers
to road cycling and ultimately helping develop cycling in South Africa”
If you’d like to contribute to development cycling email us at [email protected]
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