In the News Today: Held this year on October 20, 2024, and billed as ‘The oldest road classic cycle race in South Africa’, the Amashova National Classic has been a part of the Gran Fondo World Tour series since 2018.
The Amashova typically attracts thousands of riders each year. It’s a popular cycling event known for its scenic route and competitive spirit. The exact number of riders can vary from year to year, but the organising team note that it is usually in the thousands.
The race features two challenging routes: the 106km course, which follows the Comrades Marathon route, and a longer 132km course, which starts at the ‘Nelson Mandela Capture Site’.
The Capture Site, located near Howick in KwaZulu-Natal, marks the place where Nelson Mandela was… continue reading HERE.
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Free Ham
England is the only team in the northern hemisphere to have won the Rugby World Cup – Given the game’s origins in England, statistically southern hemisphere teams are wayyyyyyy better at rugby. In total there have been 9 Rugby World Cups. New Zealand have won 3, South Africa have won 3, Australia have won it twice, and England are the only team in the northern hemisphere to have won it. Maybe the Rugby World Cup 2023 hosted in France will be another win for a European team though!
Curio
The dubious honor of being called the worst Test batsman belongs to New Zealand’s Chris Martin. He has a poor batting average and only ever achieved double figures once. He was so bad that he even starred in an ad for Pulp Sport spoofing his (lack of) batting skills.