samir@myphotocorner.co.za Posted January 27, 2020 Share Event Name: Human Rights Cycle TourWhen: 29 March 2020Where: Grand Parade Cape Town, Western CapeCategory: RoadSet your heart racing – ride for human rights. This is our official theme for the Human Rights Cycle Tour (HRCT). Cycling is a centuries-long mode of transport, an excellent form of exercise and, above all, a symbol of freedom through movement. Its symbolism is significantly enhanced by the rich history of struggle for human rights in South Africa. The HRCT route is a ± 85km event and traverses major human rights memorials and landmarks, including the Cape Town Parade, the Castle of Good Hope, the Slave Route, to the site of the Trojan Horse massacre in Athlone where blood was shed in the quest for justice, equality and dignity for all. However, the HRCT, through the work of the Human Rights Centre, is an event that goes beyond the memorialisation of the heroic struggles of the past. It also foregrounds the contemporary global human rights agenda.Why take part on the Human Rights Cycle Tour? Upholding human rights and human dignity is the concern of every human being and includes the right to freedom of social interaction. Similarly, enjoying sport is also the right of every human being and includes the right to a healthy lifestyle through sport. The two rights are universal and converge naturally. Cycling is a global phenomenon as a mode of transport, a leisure activity and as a serious sport. The pre-eminence of human rights and the merits of cycling are undisputed.So, you need NOT be a cyclist to support the HRCT. The sole qualification is to be human, for human beings are naturally concerned about the right to basic freedoms such as health through leisure and sport.Go to Event Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted January 27, 2020 Share Who will be doing the entries and timing? What seeding will be used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abdul Posted January 27, 2020 Share They should perhaps have included a link to their website. http://humanrightscycletour.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted February 11, 2020 Share I see the event has been cancelled. Not in the least surprised... Maybe a lesson to wannabe organisers who think you can just draw up any any random route on Google Maps and all the approvals will magically fall in place... tbf even the experienced CTCT guys made the same mistake when they planned a short route race for the day before CTCT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Az- Posted February 11, 2020 Share Press Release PRESS RELEASE – 10 Feb 2020The first ever Human Rights Cycle Tour (HRCT) of South Africa is cancelled.It is with great regret, and concern, that we, the Exco of the HRCT, make this announcement.This decision was taken after 20 months of planning and negotiation with various stakeholders tobring the first event of its kind to the African continent. The race was envisaged as a tribute to the countless South Africans who have made the ultimatesacrifice for our freedom from the darkness of apartheid and other human rights abuses. So ourregret extends not only to our supporters and well-wishers, but particularly to our sponsors andmedia partners who embraced the event and selflessly committed to it their valuable resources.In this respect we gratefully acknowledge the magnanimity of Retro Active, Busy Corner MeatHyper, Jive (The Beverage Company) and our media partners Cape Times (IndependentNewspapers), Smile 90.4FM and iTV. In addition, we thank the many thousands of cyclists who have shown interest to participate inthis event. Many of them, nationally and internationally. Given the gravity and austerity of our decision, we are obliged to expound. At the heart of ourdecision is our challenge of dealing with the City’s bureaucracy. After submitting 17 versions ofour race route over several months, our committee found that the repeated refutation of the Cityto officially approve the event had turned into an impasse.In addition, the Special Events Committee (SPEVCO) of the City had not met our expectation forfinancial assistance in covering the costs for traffic personnel, SAPS, Disaster Management, etc.in the amount of hundreds of thousands of Rands. We deemed a reasonable expectation dueSPEVCO’s routine support other similar events.Another contributing factor was the reneging of one of our platinum sponsors on their financialcommitment to the event.Finally, MiCity approved only the outgoing lane from Christiaan Barnard to Paarden Eiland. Theyrefused to approve both lanes for the event from 6:30am-9:00am. With thousands of cyclistsgoing through the lane our technical team is of the view that we will be putting cyclists at riskshould we go ahead using one lane only.The compounded impact of the above left the Exco of the HRCT with no option but to cancel theevent.We wish to assure everyone who has entered that their entry fees will be refunded in full.Yours faithfully,Mohamed JafferChairman – Human Rights Cycle Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted February 11, 2020 Share unfortunate, I hope the persist to find alternatives for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 11, 2020 Share So looks like did not getting funding or discount wanted from the city, we still going to ride the route, but have adjusted it to make it safe without road closures. It also now ends at Bootlegger. https://www.strava.com/clubs/21210/group_events/588671 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted February 11, 2020 Share I see the event has been cancelled. Not in the least surprised... Maybe a lesson to wannabe organisers who think you can just draw up any any random route on Google Maps and all the approvals will magically fall in place... tbf even the experienced CTCT guys made the same mistake when they planned a short route race for the day before CTCT Also still happening, also strangely also ends at a Bootlegger https://www.strava.com/clubs/21210/group_events/588665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted February 11, 2020 Share So looks like did not getting funding or discount wanted from the city, we still going to ride the route, but have adjusted it to make it safe without road closures. It also now ends at Bootlegger. https://www.strava.com/clubs/21210/group_events/588671keen Pure Savage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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