TIME FOR 2024 - 30TH EDITION
Hello Riders, It is TIME!!!
We are now days before the start of the 30th edition of the Mauritius 100 km Cycle Tour. Please find below all you need to know about the race .
Race pack collection and registration ( you can register on the day if you have not registered yet)
Place: Go Sport shop Bagatelle.
Date : 13th and 14th of September
Time: Friday the 13th = from 10.00 am to 17.00 pm. Saturday the 14th :10.00 am to 14.00 pm.
Race Start times
100 km = Mon Choisy public beach = start time 7.30 am
65 km = Poste Lafayette soccer field = 8.45 am
20 km = Bois Des Amourettes = 8.45 am
2 x Water points
At the 50 km mark : Belle Mare Water Park ( Please make sure you have enough water to get to Belle Mare)
At the 80 km mark : Bois Des Amourettes
2024 MAURITIUS CYCLE TOUR
THE OTHER WAY AROUND!!
Mauritius 100km Cycle Tour
A massive thank you to all the incredible cyclists who joined us for the 29th edition of this extraordinary race, held amidst the stunning backdrop of Mauritius on October 1st, 2023!
This thrilling race guides you through awe-inspiring landscapes along the enchanting East coast of the island, culminating in an exhilarating sprint to the finish line on the vibrant West coast.
In 2023, participants had the option to tackle the full 100km race, enjoy a leisurely 45km social ride, or compete in the exciting 20km youth race, specially designed for those under 15 years old and paraplegic competitors.
And guess what? For 2024, we’re flipping the script and going the other way around! Stay tuned for more exciting details!
We can’t wait to have you join us again in 2024 for another unforgettable cycling adventure!
Enter Here!!
Race History
The race started as a fund raising in 1993 to raise funds for Mauritian charities and NGO’s. Over the years the race have seen a large number of Mauritians and expats of all generation taking part .The race also known as ‘’Anou Pedaler’’ is the biggest cycle event in Mauritius and have seen many champions both local and international winning it . The race usually attracts over 800 cycling enthusiasts every year with the biggest turnout of 1200 being recorded in 2008 . The race was only done over a distance of 100 km from Blue Bay to Mon Choisy beach since the beginning until 2012 when a 50 km distance was introduced.
Past Winners
There have been many great winners like Aaron Brown and Ashlei Moolman Pasio but the one that have left his mark on the race is the Frenchman Sylvain Georges who in 2016 led from start to finish and although he did the last 70 kilometres all on his own, he won in a record time of 2hrs 10mins 49 sec.
On the ladies side, the South African, Kirsten Schut recorded a time of 2 hrs18 mins 10 seconds in 2018.
The best Mauritian on time to win it is Johan Pirogue who in 2015 did a time of 2hrs13mins 50sec .
The NGO's we have supported previously
The goal of SOS Children’s Villages is to help children needing alternative care for an independent future. SOS Children’s Villages is supporting thousands of needy children, young people and families in 136 countries and territories.
Quartier de Lumière is a Mauritian association created in 2006 to help the most deprived people with housing, education of their children and general well-being with the objective that they take charge and become fully autonomous.
The Association Pour les Handicapés De Malherbes was established in 2006. The school provides special education to children between the age of 5 to 25 with intellectual impairments, Cerebral Palsy and related conditions.<br>
SAFIRE was created in May 2006 with the objective of continuing the program undertaken by the Ministry of Social Security jointly with UNICEF to provide assistance to children in street situations with a view to rehabilitate and reintegrate them into society.