In a remarkable achievement, Applewood Preparatory School in Elgin, Grabouw, has secured its third consecutive victory in the Western Cape Schools Cycling Mountain Bike League for 2024. While this small school may now be known for their growing cycling success, it is their unwavering sportsmanship that truly sets them apart. Applewood’s young cyclists consistently demonstrate grace, whether in triumph or defeat, embodying the true spirit of competition.
At Applewood, the victory lies not just in winning races but in the quality of their competition. Their grassroots approach to learning to ride, ensuring it always remains fun, has planted a lifelong seed of wanting to learn, progress, and build confidence. This philosophy has nurtured not just physically strong riders, but resilient, passionate learners with a love for the sport.
Every child at Applewood rides a bike weekly, fostering a school-wide culture of cycling that emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and encouragement. This holistic approach has inspired other schools across the region, proving that passion and dedication can lead to success—even for a small school like Applewood.
This victory is not just a testament to athletic prowess but also to the school’s core values of passion, teamwork, and sportsmanship, showing that greatness is often found in the smallest of places.
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