947 Ride Joburg:

Hi EGCC Riders,

We have a quick update on Ride Joburg (aka Joburg World Champs).

This year we won’t be putting up our Club Hospitality tent. We know many of you look forward to it, and believe us, so do we!

We worked hard on it. We spoke with the event organisers and explored every option we could find. But with the new route around the Kyalami circuit and tight access to the area, there’s almost no space to set up. The only spots inside the circuit came in at a hefty R215,000, and the alternatives would have meant a long ride from the finish to an outside venue. That’s not the post-race experience you deserve.

With so many unknowns still on the table, we’ve decided to sit this one out and come back stronger.

Here’s the good news: some of your committee members will be at the event on a scouting mission. They’ll look at the logistics, the layout and every possibility, so next year’s club gathering can be bigger and better than ever. ( That is if we start at Kyalami in 2027)

In the meantime, go out there and enjoy the ride! Wear your club kit with pride, look out for fellow EGCC members on the route, and give each other a cheer at the finish.

Thanks for your understanding and your support. See you on the road!

Yours in Cycling,
The EGCC Committee