More than 300 cyclists are expected to take part in the 16th edition of the annual Omaruru Spar Cycle Challenge on Saturday.
Since its inception 16 years ago the race, which started as a social event, grew to such an extent that participants now win prize money valued at N$42 000.
Regional sport officer Berthold Karumendu said during the launch on Tuesday that one of the duties of the sport ministry was grassroots development and mass participation in sport.
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