Guests at the launch consisted of organisers, suppliers and sponsors of the race. Every year the organisers present something different with the launch of the Pick n Pay OFM Classic. This year, they decided to cycle for charity.
Suppliers and sponsors made up teams of four each and cycled against time in a round robin format. For every kilometer cycled in the two 15 minute rounds, the organisers of the Classic donated R5 to charity.
The Pick n Pay OFM Classic takes place on Sunday, 2 November 2008 and entries can be done on-line at www.cyclelab.com.