Kananelo Mokhele
At a press conference held at the Lesotho National Olympic Committee House in Maseru West on Wednesday, the Federation of Cycling Lesotho (FCL), together with the Sam Matekane Foundation (SMF), announced the launch of the SMF Sports Extravaganza Cycling Races 2025.
Speaking for the foundation, Baba Malephane revealed that M200 000 has been set aside for this year’s cycling activities.
The event will include five distinct race categories: the 126 km Bocheletsane Cycling Classic, a 42 km race from Mohale to Bocheletsane, BMX Freestyle, Pump Track, and a developmental Criterium.
For the Bocheletsane Cycling Classic, prizes will be distributed among the top ten finishers in the men’s category, with the first-place rider earning M10 000, second place M6 000, third place M5 000, and fourth place M4 000.
In the women’s division, the top five cyclists will receive awards, with the winner receiving M10 000, second place M6 000, third place M5 000, fourth place M4 000, and fifth place M3 000. Additional rewards will be provided in the other race segments.
The 126 km Bocheletsane Cycling Classic is set to kick off at 6:00 AM from MGC Park in Maseru, heading all the way to Bocheletsane stadium in Mantšonyane, Thaba Tseka district.
Malephane also acknowledged the FCL’s kind gesture of donating five bicycles to young cyclists in Mantšonyane, noting that the contribution would significantly support the development of local talent. All competitions are scheduled to take place on March 16.
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