Cimas Health Group CEO Vulindlela Ndlovu has strongly urged the City Council to create safer cycling infrastructure on urban highways.
Mr. Ndlovu made the statements ahead of the second edition of the Pedal-2-Wellness, a cycling event aimed at promoting physical well-being scheduled for September 21 at Borrowdale Office Park.
The cycling event, hosted by iGo, Cimas Health Group’s wellness branch, encourages aerobic fitness while also raising awareness about drug and substance addiction.
“Cycling is more than just moving from one location to another; it is about improving our whole well-being. As more people choose to cycle, we can work together to create a healthier, greener, and more sustainable future,” Mr. Ndlovu explained.
Speaking about the increased demand for alternative modes of transportation, Mr. Ndlovu emphasized the necessity of ensuring a safer environment for bicycles. “Incorporating safer cycling infrastructure would not only reduce the risk of accidents but also contribute to reducing traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions,” Mr. Ndlovu said.
Mr. Ndlovu emphasized the importance of collaboration among the city council, corporations, and the general public in making cycling a safer and more accessible alternative for everyone.
This year’s Pedal-2-Wellness event, open to elite and social cyclists, including children, will be held under the subject “Pedal against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking,” with over 400 cyclists scheduled to participate.
“Pedal-2-wellbeing is part of Cimas’ overall commitment to promoting health and wellbeing in order to create a healthier society. “I encourage cyclists to bring their helmets and bikes to Pedal against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking,” Mr. Ndlovu stated.
Registration for the Pedal-2-Wellness is done online, with elite and social cyclists paying US$5, and children under the age of 13 participating for free.
The 45-kilometer ride will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the fun ride at 7:45 and the children’s ride at 8:00 a.m.
The course for participants under the age of thirteen is the iGo strip and perimeter road of Borrowdale racecourse, which is 4.5 km. Participants over the age of thirteen ride the road along the demarcated route, which is 22.5 km, starting from Borrowdale Office Park and turning left onto Borrowdale Road, then left into Paulington (KG6), left onto ED Mnangagwa Road, left onto Drew at the roundabout Chisipite, left onto Harare Drive, and lastly, they turn left into Borrowdale Drive, returning to Borrowdale Office Park.
The elite cyclists will complete two 45-kilometer rounds of the race, with two water stops at the starting and finishing lines.
All participants are required to wear helmets, which are available for hire at the location on the day. Upon completion of the event, participants will get a T-shirt and a medal. As part of Cimas’ Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, a portion of the event earnings will be donated to the Chikurubi Psychiatric Unit, which promotes mental health problems.
