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BIRCHWOOD SUPPORTS 23RD DIS-CHEM RIDE FOR SIGHT FOR A 3RD YEAR IN A ROW

As 4300 cyclists took part in the Dis-Chem ride for sight on Sunday the 13th of February 2011, Birchwood Hotel once again made sure that the MC for the event, Johnny Koen, was well rested and ready to motivate all the participants of this worthy cause.

Annually the Dis-Chem ride for sight brings thousands of cyclists to the East Rand and the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre is proud to be associated with this event by means of accommodating not only the MC, but also travellers from far and wide.

This year’s event was a resounding success and congratulations go out to Christoff van Heerden (who won the race in a time of 02:29:50 bettering his winning time from last year by 8 minutes!) and Cherise Taylor (this was Cherise’s 3rd win). The real winners of course, are all the people who benefit from what the race stands for, the fight against retinal blindness.

With the event gaining seeding status for the Cape Argus Pick and Pay Cycle Tour, there is every confidence that more cyclists will get involved in this tremendous race and rest assured, Birchwood Hotel will be there with more than enough room for them all.


Images available from Deidre Jonker: contact details below

  • Christoff Van Heerden: winner of the 116km Dis-Chem ride for sight 2011
  • Cherise Taylor: Ladies winner of Dis-Chem ride for sight 2011

 

Birchwood Winners!

In true Birchwood Spirit, Clint Cosgrave (IT Manager for Birchwood Hotel), also took part in the Ride for site challenge. Clint rode in tandem with Olympic Bronze Medallist and Retina SA Ambassador, Gavin Kilpatrick who is a visually impaired cyclist! Gavin and Clint came first in the disabled tandem category and in our hearts.

 

Contact: Deidre Jonker
Tel: (011) 897 0112 (Direct)