{"id":21316,"date":"2018-08-15T12:50:39","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T10:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=21316"},"modified":"2018-08-15T12:50:53","modified_gmt":"2018-08-15T10:50:53","slug":"stage-two-of-origin-of-trails-short-route-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/stage-two-of-origin-of-trails-short-route-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Stage Two of Origin Of Trails Short Route announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stage Two<\/strong> of the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience Short Route <\/strong>will start and finish at Coetzenburg Sports Fields (Stellenbosch) on Sunday, 25 November 2018 and feature a +- 27km memorable MTB experience that includes a 550m vertical ascent.<\/p>\n

\u201cStage Two of the Origin Of Trails Short Route will feature two open, easy climbs,\u201d says Corrie Muller, Origin Of Trails Route Designer.\u00a0 \u201cIt will, however, take a while to reach the top of the climbs.\u00a0 The rest of this route is flat.\u00a0 Any technical obstacle will have a suitable B-line.\u00a0 Riders can look forward to a fun experience, without having to risk injury.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIconic sections to look out for will include Mont Marie (with a nice splash at the end) as well as the world renowned G-Spot,\u201d continues Muller.\u00a0 \u201cRemember the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience is SA\u2019s MTB party of the year.\u00a0 Take your time and enjoy the beauty of the surrounds, rekindle your love for this amazing sport.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need to be super fit to enjoy the Origin Of Trails Short Route<\/strong>, but a fair level of fitness will ensure that you get the most out of your experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a> to view the 2018 Origin Of Trails Short Route Stage 2 BRIEFING VIDEO.
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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Origin Of Trails MTB Experience<\/p>\n

Celebrating its 6th<\/sup> anniversary in November, South Africa\u2019s Premier 2-day MTB Experience features a:\u00a0 Fun Ride (1-day), Long Route (2-days) and Short Route (2-days).\u00a0 Each Stage highlights 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 exclusive world class trails.<\/p>\n

STAGE 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 (Long Route)<\/p>\n

+-30km (Short Route)<\/strong><\/p>\n

+-10km (Fun Ride)<\/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>Short 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
Distance:<\/strong><\/td>\n+-58km (Long Route)<\/p>\n

+-27km (Short Route)<\/strong><\/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 \/ \u00a0<\/strong>Short<\/strong> Route:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:40<\/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 (+-55km and +-58km)<\/strong><\/td>\nR1200.00 – Includes: a rider jersey to all paid entrants before 14 September 2018<\/strong>, a peak cap on Day 1 and lunch on both days.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Option 2:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Short (+-30km and +-27km)<\/strong><\/td>\nR1100.00 – Includes: a rider jersey to all paid entrants before 14 September 2018<\/strong>, a peak cap on Day 1 and lunch on both days.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Option 3:\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Fun Ride \u00a0(+-10km)<\/strong><\/td>\nR150.00 \u2013 Includes:\u00a0 breakfast<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Other exciting offers to look forward to<\/u>:<\/p>\n