{"id":19773,"date":"2018-06-26T09:48:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T07:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=19773"},"modified":"2018-06-26T09:48:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T07:48:22","slug":"junior-mountain-bikers-in-for-a-treat-at-fedhealth-mtb-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/junior-mountain-bikers-in-for-a-treat-at-fedhealth-mtb-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior mountain bikers in for a treat at Fedhealth MTB Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

The action of the 2018 Fedhealth MTB Challenge will kick off with the Fedhealth Kids MTB Events at Boschendal Wine Estate (The Retreat) on Saturday, 15 September 2018.
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Celebrating its 4th<\/sup> anniversary, the Fedhealth Kids MTB Events cater for ages 0 \u2013 13.\u00a0 Junior MTB enthusiasts have three events to choose from:\u00a0 a 500m (0-5 years), 1.5km (6-9 years) and a 5km race (10 \u2013 13 years).<\/p>\n

Tyler Van Gesselleen made his Fedhealth Kids MTB Events debut in 2017.\u00a0 Van Gesselleen crossed the finish line first in the 500m race.\u00a0 \u201cMy Grandpa entered my name into the race.\u00a0 I had a good ride.\u00a0 I wanted to win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ben Teubes was all smiles when he crossed the finish line first in the 1.5km race.\u00a0 \u201cI like riding my bike and I really like racing.\u00a0 My Dad is my MTB hero.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Jeanne Jordaan she entered the 5km race because she loves mountain biking.\u00a0 \u201cI only wanted to beat my sister.\u00a0 I enjoy the sport because I love getting muddy and really enjoy the down hills.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer, says: \u201cWe cannot wait to welcome our Junior mountain bikers at the 2018 Fedhealth Kids MTB Events! Apart from having a great time on the tracks, it\u2019s always an awesome way to bond with Mom and Dad and the rest of the family. And, since these youngsters are the MTB champions of tomorrow, we like to believe that we\u2019re promoting the sport in that way too!\u201d
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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, 15 September 2018
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Event & Time:<\/strong><\/td>\nFedhealth Kids MTB Events:\u00a0 not timed<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 500m \/ 0 \u2013 5 years of age \/ 10:30<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.5km \/ 6 \u2013 9 years of age \/ 11:00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ 10 \u2013 13 years of age \/ 11:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Sunday, 16 September 2018
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The action continues on Sunday when the more senior mountain bikers can choose between a +-15km, +- 28km or +-60km route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/strong><\/td>\n+- 60km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Full Marathon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR350 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/strong><\/td>\n+- 28km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Half Marathon)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR250 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n09:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/strong><\/td>\n+- 15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Race)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR150 per rider<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

REMEMBER:<\/strong> Fedhealth members can enter free of charge \u2013 simply by typing in their membership number when entering online!<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page:\u00a0<\/strong> Fedhealth Medical Aid<\/a> \/ Stillwater MTB Events <\/a>
\nFollow us on Twitter:\u00a0<\/strong> @FedhealthMTB<\/a> \/ @Fedhealthmed<\/a>\u00a0 \/ @Stillwater_MTB<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information or to enter the Fedhealth MTB Challenge, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045, email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> or visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

ENDS<\/p>\n

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