JAG Ride4Change

The JAG Foundation is riding for change at Bergsig Primary School in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town. Graham Hector, a teacher at Bergsig Primary, is a JAG ambassador and an Absa Cape Epic finisher so it’s no wonder he has built a MTB track on the school grounds. The track gives the children a safe place to ride their bikes in a community where safety is a major concern.

At the 2016 JAG Ride4Change day current SA XCO Champ Cherie Vale came to show off her skills to the kids and stayed on for a chat about what it takes to be a professional mountain biker. Deondre Kock, a 12 year old female member of the programme was thrilled in particular by Cherie’s visit and asked as many questions as she possibly could. Joining Cherie at Bergsig Primary School for the day were ex-Springbok prop Eddie Andrews, ex-GNC Director Sean Kristafor, triathlete Nic Muhl, Springbok flank Siya Kolisi, his fiancé Rachel Smith and KTM Bicycles South Africa’s Hans de Ridder.

One of the Bergsig Primary School students aiming to better Cherie Vale's time around the track.
One of the Bergsig Primary School students aiming to better Cherie Vale’s time around the track.

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