An elite effort for earned degrees

My name is Jason Patrick and I am a 20-year-old first-year Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) Agricultural Economics student at the University of Pretoria (UP).

I have been cycling for almost four years and my faith in Christ is at the heart of what motivates me. Whether I am training or racing, I put my energy into becoming a better man and a better cyclist. Endurance events challenge me to keep growing, stay disciplined and give my best when the effort becomes difficult.

I have previously completed Ride Joburg in 2:27:58. On Sunday 22 November 2026 I will return to the 97 km race in the elite category, hoping to improve that time. This year, I also have a reason to ride that reaches beyond the clock.

As a #Ride4UPDegrees Fundraising Champion, I am supporting UP graduates who have completed their studies but cannot receive their degree certificates because o...