Avid cyclist Megan Holmes. Photo: Lesley Bismark Shortly after returning from an international pageant competition where she was crowned Ms Deaf International 2022, Megan Holmes recently joined scores of health enthusiasts in a massive cycling race.
Within a short period, after she returned from Tanzania, the avid cyclist pursued her passion for cycling as she joined thousands in the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg race. Despite feeling jetlag and mental exhaustion, she managed to train and carbo-loading for the race. “During the race, I experienced a mechanical problem on my bike and I was walking 2.5km uphill to the water point to find the bike mechanic to fix my bike. Unfortunately, I lost my time but I was determined to finish the race. I refused to give up,” explained Megan. Despite the minor setback, the 35-year-old said in the year 2023 she looks forward to sowing back to the community by taking part in a charity ride. Down memory lane
Physical fitness and health have always been part of her life. Megan Holmes as she joined thousands in the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg race. Photo: Lesley Bismark “During my cycling journey, I’ve survived a few falls and some bruises on my body and I was huffing and puffing every time I climb on the hills. Three years ago Melvin Watkins, chairman of New Generation Cycling Club, encouraged me to join the club and I agreed in a heartbeat,” she said. Touring down memory lane, Megan said she started cycling […]
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