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From the North:

Take the Johan Le Roux (R551) turn off. Turn left into Johan Le Roux and drive 2,2km, until the T-Junction, at the T-Junction turn right. Drive for 1.5km to the intersection with President Fouche, also know as Boundary road. Turn left into Boundary and drive for 5.5km to the race track on the left. Turn left into Tugela str. Follow the signs to the SECURE parking area.


From the South:

Take the Pierneef turn off, turn to Rothdene and follow the road for 3,3km, to the intersection with President Fouche, also know as Boundary road. Turn right into Boundary and drive for 5.5km to the race track on the left. Turn left into Tugela str. Follow the signs to the SECURE parking area.

How to get there

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26°36,775’ S

28°3,479’ E

 

 The Fast One cycle event – A Historical Review

 

The event was staged for the first time in January 1995 and was named the Pick „n Pay Hyper to Hyper Cycle Race. The event was run over a 100 Km route, which started at the Steeldale Hypermarket in Alberton and finished at the Bedworthpark Hypermarket in Vanderbijlpark (hence the name Hyper to Hyper ). This first race drew about 400 entrants. However, with the talks generated afterwards, it became clear that this would become a very popular race because it was the first race of the year, the route was fast and flat, and the date was ideal for starting training for the Argus Cycle Tour which is usually held in March

 

Since 2011, the race was moved to the Midvaal Race Course in Meyerton and both the start and finish is now at this venue. The race now follows a circular route (see map below)

Fast One

The Fast One was traditionally a ride from the south of Johannesburg to Vanderbijlpark with the race finishing at the North West University’s Vaal Campus.

 

Since 2011, the race was moved to the Midvaal Race Course in Meyerton and both the start and finish is now at this venue. The race now follows a circular route.

 

The race is divided into 96 km and 49 km distances and there are various categories for both men and women cyclists.

 

The 2016 Fast One is sponsored by Value Logistics and the race is organised by the Riverside Rotary Club.

31 January 2016