Silverstar to become new home of Berg en Dale race
Hosted by ASG Events, the race annually attracts around 4 000 riders and the closing date for entries is 13 February.
Silverstar is set to provide a fitting finish to the Takealot Berge en Dale race when it takes over as the new race venue.
The 20th edition of the race will be held on 23 February, with the feature race over 108km and a second option of 60km. ASG Events chief executive officer Erick Oosthuizen said they were excited about the new partnership and believed Silverstar would add massive value to the start and finish of the race.
“The venue is built to host many people, which means they have the infrastructure for an occasion such as this,” he said. “This includes sufficient refreshment facilities, secure parking, restaurants and, naturally, a casino if you’re feeling lucky. In addition it is a well-known, well-respected and superbly maintained venue that will make the riders and families feel at home.”
After being approached by ASG last year, Silverstar events manager Nadia Godridge said they were thrilled to become the start and finish venue partner for the Berge en Dale.
“Sporting events are very much a part of our offering at Silverstar, whether we are screening games on our outdoor screen or providing a start and finish venue,” she said.
She added that competitors would find the start and finish venues conveniently located in the top open parking area, which also met the logistical requirements of the race organisers. Once the cycling is done, Godridge said that riders and their supporters could revel in “the electric atmosphere of The Square”.
For more information on the race, you can go to https://www.bergeendale.co.za.
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