{"id":18549,"date":"2018-05-21T21:03:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T19:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=18549"},"modified":"2018-05-21T21:03:27","modified_gmt":"2018-05-21T19:03:27","slug":"spectacular-specialized-prizes-up-for-grabs-at-fnb-magalies-monster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/spectacular-specialized-prizes-up-for-grabs-at-fnb-magalies-monster\/","title":{"rendered":"Spectacular Specialized prizes up for grabs at FNB Magalies Monster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>North West Province \u2013<\/em><\/strong> Two lucky FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic riders will take home a whopping R10\u00a0000 Specialized voucher and an entry into the 2-day 2018 Origin of Trails MTB Experience compliments of the event\u2019s bicycle partner.<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to Johan Badenhorst, Marketing Manager at Specialized Bicycles Africa, the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic is a race with some great challenges, but the rewards are even greater.\u00a0 \u201cWe would like riders to be reminded that Specialized \u201chas their back\u201d when it comes to technical assistance. The tech support at the start and on route will give riders confidence to have the best ride possible without having to worry about any mechanical problems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year riders can expect to have all their last minute technical issues seen to by West Rand Cycles,\u201d continues Badenhorst.\u00a0 \u201cThey can make last minute purchases before they start their Magalies Monster mission. West Rand Cycles will also be out on the course offering technical support at one of the water points.\u00a0 We want to build on the relationship that riders have with our stores and have therefore chosen to offer two R10\u00a0000 Specialized vouchers as well as two entries into the 2-day 2018 Origin of Trails MTB Experience \u00a0(Western Cape) as our lucky draw prizes.\u00a0 The vouchers will allow winners the opportunity to choose what they need from a\u00a0wide variety of equipment and accessories.\u00a0 Be sure to get your lucky draw number on race day at the prize giving stage, a commentator will announce when.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Specialized Lucky Draw will take place during prize giving on Saturday, 02 June 2018.\u00a0 To qualify for the prize, contestants need to have taken part in the 2018 FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic and they need to be present during prize giving to collect their prize.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic<\/p>\n<p>The 16<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the North West Province\u2019s most revered single day mountain bike (MTB) race, the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic, will treat MTB enthusiasts of all levels (novice to elite)to an experience like no other.\u00a0\u00a0 Entrants can choose between a 15km Fun Ride, the 35km \u201cHalf Monster\u201d and the 70km \u201cUltimate Monster (which includes the infamous 6km Monster Climb)\u201d.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Saturday, 02 June 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">ATKV Buffelspoort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Distances, cost &amp; start time:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">+-70km \/ R400 \/ 08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">+-35km \/ R300 \/ 09:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">+-15km \/ R175 \/ 09:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>FNB Platinum Trail Run<\/p>\n<p>Trail runners are invited to share in the fun by taking on the FNB Platinum Trail Run the day after the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"369\">Sunday, 03 June 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><strong>Venue (start &amp; finish):<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"369\">ATKV Buffelspoort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><strong>Distances, cost &amp; start time:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"369\">+-24km \/R330 \/ 07:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"369\">+-12km \/R220 \/07:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"206\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"369\">+-8km \/ R140 \/08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For a sneak peek at what to expect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VSin5muSl4U&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/em><\/a> to watch our Teaser Video<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Twitter:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/magmonstermtb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@magmonstermtb<\/a> \/<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stillwatertrail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@StillwaterTrail<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Like our Facebook Page:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StillwaterMTBEvents\/?ref=bookmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stillwater MTB Events<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stillwatertrail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stillwater Trail Running<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information on the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic or FNB Platinum Trail Run contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email <a href=\"mailto:entriesleandra@stillwatersports.com\">entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About the FNB <\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Magalies Monster MTB Classic and the FNB Platinum Trail Run<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FNB Business <\/strong>and <strong>FNB Private Wealth<\/strong> are proud to once again be the title sponsor of the annual FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic and the FNB Platinum Trail Run.<\/p>\n<p>This sponsorship forms part of FNB\u2019s ongoing strategy\u00a0to support local and community events that focus on a healthy lifestyle and family involvement. This sponsorship affirms our dedication to providing a quality experience that exceeds expectation, for all participants and spectators along with their families, in order to continue building enduring, rewarding relationships. The FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic and the FNB Platinum Trail Run are two events that are designed to provide an enjoyable outdoors family experience. The platform allows us the opportunity to engage with our clients and the broader community with the aim of creating lasting connections.<\/p>\n<p>ENDS<\/p>\n<p>Issued by:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newsportmediatv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>On behalf of:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stillwatersport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">STILLWATER SPORTS\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North West Province \u2013 Two lucky FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic riders will take home a whopping R10\u00a0000 Specialized voucher and an entry into the 2-day 2018 Origin of Trails MTB Experience compliments of the event\u2019s bicycle partner. According to Johan Badenhorst, Marketing Manager at Specialized Bicycles Africa, the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":58746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3260,1206],"tags":[2193,3546,3526,3547,1757,1747,2601],"class_list":["post-18549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling","category-press-release","tag-fnb","tag-fnb-magalies-monster-mtb-classic","tag-magalies-monster","tag-magalies-monster-mtb-classic","tag-mountain-biking","tag-mtb","tag-mtb-classic"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18549\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}