{"id":16183,"date":"2018-02-13T17:40:41","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T15:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=16183"},"modified":"2018-02-13T17:40:41","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T15:40:41","slug":"entries-open-for-6th-annual-origin-of-trails-mtb-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/entries-open-for-6th-annual-origin-of-trails-mtb-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Entries open for 6th annual Origin Of Trails MTB Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Seen here:\u00a0 Mountain biking enthusiasts in action during the 2017 Origin Of Trails MTB Experience.\u00a0 Photo Credit:\u00a0 Tobias Ginsberg<\/em><\/p>\n

Entries are open for South Africa\u2019s mountain bike party of the year, the 6th<\/sup> annual Origin Of Trails two-day mountain bike (MTB) Experience that will take place in Stellenbosch on Saturday, 24 and Sunday, 25 November 2018.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to celebrate the 6th<\/sup> anniversary of the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cCelebrating the origin of South African mountain biking, the 2018 route will boast a vast network of world-class trails and spectacular on-route offerings that go against the norm.\u00a0 Stellenbosch is the perfect setting in which to host such a celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year riders can look forward to a number of new innovations,\u201d continues Meyer.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019re excited to include a fun ride, a trail run, rider jerseys for the long and medium distances and a few other garments, an exceptional route for riders of various skill levels and entertainment throughout. Every rider will also be given breakfast and lunch on both days and a free coffee for each morning, straight from the Rialto coffee shop.\u00a0 Mountain biking enthusiast of all fitness levels are invited to experience mountain biking at its best.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

An individual two day MTB stage race, the Origin Of Trails routes highlight the beauty and splendor of the City Of Oaks.\u00a0 Mountain bikers can look forward to the \u201conce a year opportunity\u201d to experience a vast network of world class trails.<\/p>\n

\u00a0STAGE ONE<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday, 24 November 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Distance:<\/strong><\/td>\n+-55km or +-28km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start & Finish: <\/strong><\/td>\nCoetzenburg Sports Fields (Stellenbosch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time \/ <\/strong>Long Route:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:00 in seeded batch starts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time \/ <\/strong>Medium Route:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time \/ <\/strong>Fun Ride:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

STAGE TWO<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday, 25 November 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Distance:<\/strong><\/td>\n+-58km or +-29km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start & Finish:<\/strong><\/td>\nCoetzenburg Sports Fields\u00a0 (Stellenbosch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time \/ <\/strong>Long Route:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:00 in seeded batch starts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time \/ <\/strong>Medium Route:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time \/ <\/strong>Fun Ride:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

ENTRY FEES<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Option 1:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Long (+-50km and +-60km)<\/strong><\/td>\nR1200.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Option 2:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Medium (+-25km and +-30km)<\/strong><\/td>\nR1100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Option 3:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Fun Ride \u00a0(+-8km and +10km)<\/strong><\/td>\nR600.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Entry fee includes<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n