The cyclists endured the toughest terrain covering 620km, which started in Gaborone on Wednesday. They had to deal with crossing winds and heat in Kgalagadi North and Gantsi. The three days challenge, which was organised by the Albert Milton Foundation, was meant to raise funds for charity. The event is also meant to honour the late former Debswana Managing director, Albert Milton who was an avid cyclist, hence the name of the challenge. The cycling challenge has been ongoing since 2020 and the AM620 is the third instalment. The past two editions were held before the establishment of the Albert Milton Foundation, which was launched in July by First Lady Neo Masisi.
In 2020, the first edition being Majwe AM570 Challenge went on the road and raised P2.4 Million followed by the 2022 Komatsu AM600 where P1.8 Million was raised. The 2024 edition attracted 23 cyclists from different clubs with some of them coming from South Africa and London. Speaking at the end of the challenge, Albert Milton Foundation trustee, Albertina Milton, appreciated the hard work that cyclists put in the challenge. “There were no casualties during the challenge and women worked hard on day two. I want to take this opportunity to thank you especially the elite cyclists, they might not have gone to the Paris 2024 Olympics but they are the future of cycling in Botswana.
