Story by Courage Bushe
THE three-day Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke concluded on Saturday in Zvishavane, with more than 90 cyclists participating in the 300-kilometre charity cycling event.
The annual event, which has become a fixture on the national sporting calendar, aims to promote cycling as both a professional sport and a platform for social impact. Participants rode in solidarity to raise funds for the Gifted Children Foundation, which supports underprivileged yet talented learners.
Cyclists expressed appreciation for the initiative, describing it as an opportunity to promote local talent and strengthen Zimbabwe’s cycling culture.
“I think this will play a key role in developing a cycling nation and I’m happy to be in this event which was good for my career and for the charity,” one cyclist said.
“We want to thank our sponsor for this event because we managed to cycle 300 km that we always see international cyclists taking,” another added.
Event organiser Mr Munyaradzi Hwengwere said the Tour de Great Dyke not only celebrates sport but also showcases the beauty of the Great Dyke region, while raising funds for underprivileged children supported by the Gifted Children Foundation.
“Let’s remember that at the end of the day, it’s about supporting those who are gifted but are underprivileged. What we get here will go to the children foundation,” he said.
This year’s edition also featured professional cyclists who concluded their elite and master races at Mimosa Mine, marking the mine’s 100 years of existence.
The Tour de Great Dyke continues to grow as one of the country’s most inspiring sporting and philanthropic events, blending athletic excellence with community impact.
