In this About Us section we share information about the event owners/organisers and our Principle Sponsors.
Organisers
All cycling events on are organised by Germiston Wheelers Cycling Club and the Rotary Club of Germiston.
Our event was originally organised by Germiston Wheelers in 1984, known then as The Star 100; it evolved into the Germiston Classic, and was held at the Germiston Licensing Department in Wadeville.
Germiston Rotary Club got involved in 1999, as the organisers of additional race marshals. Since then, the two clubs have worked together as equal partners in organising the event, with Germiston Wheelers providing technical know-how, and the Rotary club providing event management and organisational skills. Excellent collaboration exists between the race organisers and the various local authorities through which the event is run.
The main purpose of the event is to raise money for local charities. This includes support of:
- Rotary Projects,
- Rotary Foundation, and;
- Development of amateur cycling in South Africa.
Through this event the organisers have been able make significant donations to many very needy charities, particularly in Ekurhuleni.
Sponsors
Macsteel
Macsteel Service Centres SA has developed and expanded into the leading steel service centre and distributor in Africa. They have a proud history spanning more than 100 years,
To learn more about us, phone: +27 (011) 871-0000 | or drop us an email.
Consisting of 9 dynamic Business Units and operating from a network of 79 service centres, branches and warehouses. MSCSA supplies the entire sub-Saharan geographic region with the full range of
- carbon steel;
- special steel;
- stainless steel;
- aluminium products, and;
- value added steel processes to all sectors of industry.
They are extremely proud of its 4800+ employees. Their commitment, ethics and passion contribute to the company attaining its enviable reputation in the market.
Macsteel Service Centres SA offers:
- extensive stock holding;
- comprehensive product range, and;
- superb infrastructure.
Combined with its technical competencies and continuous improvement initiatives, it enhances its status as the pre-eminent supplier of steel products to a vast valued customer base.
MSCSA recently spent >R950 million (capital expenditure) on additional warehousing, and best in practice plant. This equipment bears testimony to their unwavering confidence in the future of the steel industry in South Africa and Africa as a whole.
Macsteel invites you to test their mettle and forge an enduring partnership with them; your preferred steel supplier of choice!
Beneficiaries
Proceeds from our event are distributed to the following organisations, institutions, schools and/or clubs:
Direct Beneficiaries
- Elandsvallei Old Age Home
- Madaduzi School
- SA Red Cross
- San Michele Home
- Child & Family Welfare
- SA Guide Dog Association
- Distribution of Lego & educational material
- Youth Development – Ryla
- Rotary Foundation to end Polio Campaign
- International Youth Exchange Program
- JPUU – Development Cycling Program
- Urban Ruins Development Cycling Program
- Tape Aids for the Blind
- SPCA Brakpan
- SPCA Germiston
- Galway Primary School feeding scheme
- Sunshine Centre for Disabled Children
- Baby Blessings Project for Abandoned Babies
- Colesberg Rotary Club (distribute blankets & wheelchairs in the Karoo)
- Wheel Chair Distribution
- Blanket Distribution
Indirect Beneficiaries
- Hamnet
- Lambton CPF
- Dinalview CPF
- Germiston Rover Crew
- St. Catherines School
- Rotary Club of Nigel
- Rotary Club of JHB 101 South
- Rotary Club of Henley-on-Klip
- Rotary Club of Springs
- Rotary Annes of Germiston