Manica Bikes Revs Up Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke 2025 as Official Bike Partner
By Thomas Faranando
The Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke, a premier cycling event in Zimbabwe, has secured a significant partnership with Manica Bikes as its Official Bike Partner for the 2025 edition.
Ebson Hungwe, Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke and YAFM Projects Manager, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We are thrilled to have Manica Bikes joining the Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke family. This partnership aligns perfectly with our vision of promoting wellness, inclusivity, and community development through sport.”
Manica Bikes will provide comprehensive technical support to all participating cyclists throughout the three-day event, scheduled from 6-8 November 2025. The company’s expert technicians will be on hand to address any technical issues, promoting a smooth and enjoyable experience for cyclists. Additionally, Manica Bikes will showcase its range of bicycles and motorcycles in communities along the tour route, offering locals an opportunity to experience the brand’s quality and innovation.
The Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke is now in its 8th year, bringing together cyclists from mining companies, communities, and the general public to celebrate endurance, teamwork, and the spirit of giving. Proceeds from the tour will support the Gifted Children Foundation, benefiting academically talented but underprivileged children from the Great Dyke region and beyond, aligning with the event’s ethos of promoting wellness, opportunity, and charity.
Herbert Dzonge, Manica Bikes Sales and Marketing Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting the company’s commitment to promoting cycling as a sport and wellness activity. The collaboration is expected to enhance participation and promote a cycling culture in Zimbabwe, fitting well with the event’s goals of wellness, inclusivity, and community development. The 2025 Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke will cover the traditional three laps that traverse the rich mineral belt of the Great Dyke, from Selous in the north to Zvishavane in the south of Zimbabwe.
