Savanna will combine two passions, comedy and mountain biking, at the end of November by lining up award winning South African Stand-Up Comedian Dalin Oliver to perform at SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience.
“We are excited to contribute meaningfully towards events and activities right here in our hometown,” says Kavir Gangiah, Media, Sponsorship and Events Lead Distell Southern Africa. “As SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’, the Savanna Origin of Trails represents something unique and something that our brand stands for – not taking mountain biking too seriously, but instead being able to compete and have fun at the same time. That’s why we are excited to incorporate comedy into the festivities in 2022. Entrants are in for a treat as Dalin is guaranteed to have them in stitches.”
“It’s fantastic that Savanna is once again bringing comedy to the people,” says Oliver. “They’ve gone above and beyond to support our industry pre, during and post lockdown from shows in theaters, comedy clubs, on TV, in their virtual comedy bar and now at a mountain bike race. What’s next? Comedy on the moon? I’ll be waiting for the invite.”
“The mountain biking community is filled with adrenalin junkies,” continues Oliver. “Being booked to perform for them as we wrap up 2022 is special. There’s nothing but gees and good vibes on race day and at the end. I look forward to experiencing the same energy when I’m on stage performing. Who knows, I might even start mountain biking and someone in the crowd might even want to start comedy. Even better, we might even do comedy on a mountain bike.”
In closing, Oliver adds: “We are going to have a jol. South Africans are born with a sense of humor. It’s what gets us through the day. Riders can expect to wrap up a tough day with some quality laughs and lekker gees in true Mzansi style. Again, a big shout out to Savanna for making it happen and for bringing the party (and comedy) to the people.”
Dalin Oliver will perform twice at the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience:
- During Race Pack Collection
Date: Friday 18 November 2022
Venue: Coetzenburg, University of Stellenbosch
Time: 14h00-19h00 / Race Pack Collection Times
Time: 18:00 / Dalin’s performance starts
- During the Pub Ride
Date: Saturday 19 November 2022
Venue: Coetzenburg, University of Stellenbosch (start venue)
Time: 17:00 / Pub Ride Starts
Time: 20:30 / Dalin’s performance starts
EVENT INFORMATION: 2022 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience
An individual 2-day MTB Stage Race, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience routes highlight the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch. Mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class and exclusive trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking.
| Date: | Saturday 19 November 2022 – Sunday 20 November 2022 |
| Start and Finish Venue: | Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University |
| Start Time: | 08:00 |
| Event Format: | Two-Day Stage Race for individual riders |
| Categories, Distances & Entry Fee: | Full Marathon Age: 18+ |
| Entry Fee: R1600.00 | |
| Distance Day 1: +-45km | |
| Distance Day 2: +-48km | |
| Half Marathon Age: 18+ | |
| Entry Fee: R1400.00 | |
| Distance Day 1: +-29km | |
| Distance Day 2: +-31km | |
| Tented Village Party Package: includes tented accommodation, weekend meals and drinks, exclusive Pub Ride through Stellenbosch, and access to the MTB Party of the Year function on Saturday evening. | R1,300.00 for two nights |
| Entries Open: | Friday 05 August 2022 |
| Entries Close: | Tuesday 15 November 2022 or once full capacity has been reached |
The entry fee includes:
- An exclusive First Ascent Rider Jersey
- An exclusive First Ascent Finisher Tee
- Finisher Medal
- Free massages on Saturday and Sunday
- Access to world class routes that are usually not open to the public
- Spectacular on route experience
- A light breakfast with coffee on both days
- A scrumptious lunch on both days (spit braai on Saturday and a beef sirloin steak braai on Sunday)
- Complimentary drinks and refreshments
- Well stocked water points (on route and in the race village)
- Live entertainment (on route and in the race village)
- Access to a fantastic Chill Area and the Savanna Oasis Bar
- Access to the complimentary Savanna Bike Park
- Access to the complimentary Squirt Bike Wash
- Access to hot showers
- An impressive selection of gifts from our sponsors including Savanna, First Ascent, Fair Cape, Squirt and Pickle Juice
- Fun sponsor competitions and giveaways
- Specialized Tech Zone
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience proudly supports the Stellenbosch Trail Fund.
DRESS UP COMPETITION: Stage Two of the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience (Sunday 20 November) will be Dress Up Day. The two best dressed riders (x1 male and x1 female) will receive R10 000 in cash as well as ten cases of Savanna (each). For more information visit https://www.stillwatersports.com/news/r20-000-up-for-grabs-in-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-best-dressed-competition/
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