Looser sets sight on solo Nedbank Desert Dash Return

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2026-08-27

GROSS BARMAN, 22 August 2026 - Namibia’s international female cyclist Vera Looser after completing the Khomas100 ride which sees riders cycling from Windhoek to Gross Barman in Okahandja. Namibia's Alex Miller won the 140km men's category while South Africa's Hayley Preen won the women's category. Looser came second. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 AUG (NAMPA) - After three months away from competitive racing, Namibian international female cyclist, Vera Looser, has set her sights on tackling the gruelling 401-kilometre 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash race in the solo category.
Looser, who has previously competed in the 24-hour mountain bike race regarded as one of the world’s most iconic events, told Nampa she is eager to return to the sharp end of competition after recovering from...

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GROSS BARMAN, 22 August 2026 - Namibia’s international female cyclist Vera Looser while in action during the Khomas100 ride which sees riders cycling from Windhoek to Gross Barman in Okahandja. Namibia's Alex Miller won the 140km men's category while South Africa's Hayley Preen won the women's category. Looser came second. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

GROSS BARMAN - Namibia’s international female cyclist Vera Looser after completing the Khomas100 ride which sees riders cycling from Windhoek to Gross Barman in Okahandja. Namibia's Alex Miller won the 140km men's category while South Africa's Hayley Preen won the women's category. Looser came second. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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