Riding has always been synonymous with freedom – especially when one rides for fun as opposed to professional competitions. In South Africa, there is – arguably – no name that is more synonymous with freedom as that of struggle icon Nelson Mandela. For that reason, it therefore seems apt to honour Nelson Mandela’s Centenary Celebration with a bicycle ride.
The Nelson Mandela Legacy RIDE4HOPE is one of many events mandated by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to mark the centenary commemoration of South Africa’s first democratically elected president.
The Nelson Mandela Legacy RIDE4HOPE will create a platform to carry Mandela’s message of hope as it cuts across two provinces; from Vilakazi Street in Soweto (Gauteng) to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick (KwaZulu-Natal).
To honor the indomitable spirit of our nation’s icon, Nelson Mandela, Ride4Hope proudly presents a limited edition 10-year commemorative jersey in conjunction with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and CIOVITA. As we celebrate Madiba’s enduring legacy, R500 from each jersey purchase will be donated to Nelson Mandela Foundation’s transformative efforts in using cycling to create positive change in lives.
