Vorster ready to champion desert dash National cycling champion Michelle Vorster says she is ready to compete in this year''s Nedbank desert dash competition.The competition will take place on 9 December kicking off in Windhoek as riders will cycle through the desert to Swakopmund where they are expected to finish.
“The uniqueness of the event is what inspires me to take part each year.
“With the different formats, each year brings a different challenge, which makes the Dash really distinctive, so I am looking forward to see what 2016 has to offer,” Vorster noted.
“I have a sophisticated programme to follow which was designed by my coach Deon Carstens.
“I train five days per week and have two rest days in between.
“Additionally, I also do three workouts in the gym per week to build core muscle strength, which is crucial for the endurance of longer distances.
Vorster added: “Like any other cyclist, I''m looking forward to seeing the finish line and listening to all the “war-stories” afterwards.
“The comradely with friends after such a gruelling challenge is always special,” she reiterated.
The Namibian 2016 Rio Olympics participant has completed the desert dash three times, twice in a two-man mixed team and once in a four-man mixed team.
This year, she is set to represent team KIA Elite which consist of a four-man mixed team including Piet Swiegers, Martin Freyer and Fanie Steenkamp.
She insisted that taking on the desert dash is non-negotiable given the team''s readiness to go into the competition.
The cyclist also believes that the dash and she are made for one another, which gives her great strength going into the competition.
Sports Reporter