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Amashovashova Time Again - Get Cycling

Less than a week to go to KwaZulu-Natal's biggest cycle race, the Pick 'n Pay Amashovashova. The race is one of the most popular ones in the province, as well as one of the toughest.

The course follows the famous Comrades Marathon route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. There have been some changes to the overall route this year.

This Sunday the route will repeat last year's route, and will not be routed through central Hillcrest. It will also bypass central Pinetown and instead of using Old Main Road through Pinetown and Cowies Hill, will stay on the M13.

The Durban-bound lanes of the M13 from Kassier Road turnoff at Shongweni will be closed to traffic from 6am for the race.

The cut-off time at the Inchanga Caravan Park is 10.45am, after which the R103 will return to normal use. The same applies to Botha's Hill at 11.30am, and the M13 to 45th Cutting will be re-opened at 1pm.

The race also contributes substantially to the tourism coffers of the province. Conservative estimates indicate that the race brings in some R60 million. With around 75% of the cyclists coming down from Gauteng, thousands of participants, spectators, friends and family make use of KZN accommodation, restaurants and attractions that are on offer in the province.

The province is ready for an exciting event with more than 8000 riders cycle the Road of Champions, further entrenching the Zulu Kingdom's reputation as the sporting capital of South Africa.

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