OFM - The Sound of Your Life!

The 9th MTN OFM Classic will be hitting the streets of Bloemfontein on Sunday, 1 November 2009. This annual cycling event is a highlight on many calendars and this year the organisers are promising a race worth your entry!

The Kiddies Classic will be taking place on Saturday, 24 October from 08:00 to 10:00 at the Tempe School of Armour in Bloemfontein.

On Friday, 30 and Saturday, 31 October cyclists and visitors alike can visit the annual MTN OFM Classic Expo at the Windmill Casino.

For the more adventurious cyclist we are happy to introduce a 25km and 50km mountain bike race through the tough terrain of the "flat" Free State province on Saturday, 31 October. Sunday, 1 November is main race day. With a 39km fun ride and a challenging 97km classic, it's an event for the whole family.

The ever exciting criterium will form part of the day's activities at 12:00 on race day and as always there will be an exciting entertainment and foodcourt area. Remember that online entries for this year’s race are closing on Monday, 19 October 2009 at noon.

As always there will be lucky draw prizes for early bird entries and with a race boasting in R80 000 of prize money - can you afford to miss the biggest cycle race in central South Africa?

For any information on this year's event don't hesitate to contact our race office at 082 791 6003. See you at the MTN OFM Classic 2009.

Distances:

97km Classic R165 (timed)
39km Fun Ride R75 (not timed)
50km Mountain Bike R50 (not timed)
25km Mountain Bike (not timed)

Prize Giving:
13:00 (attendance required to receive prize money)

On-line entries are now closed!

Entered cyclists can register on Friday, 30 October from 10:00 to 19:00 and on Saturday, 31 October from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Windmill Casino & Entertainment centre. Late entries will be accepted during registration, but cyclists must be aware that they will be required to pay a penalty and administration fee for each late entry.

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Cycling training Tip for the MTN OFM Classic: Go for long rides - The foundation of all your cycling training should be your long ride. Ideally, do a long ride weekly or fortnightly. The long ride will build your endurance and also make you more efficient at utilising fuel. ‘Long’ means anything longer than your typical daily ride – so anything from one hour upwards is recommended, depending on your fitness and goals. A long ride is also a great opportunity to explore new areas and visit new destinations.

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