{"id":21891,"date":"2018-09-04T10:23:25","date_gmt":"2018-09-04T08:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=21891"},"modified":"2018-09-04T10:23:25","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T08:23:25","slug":"fedhealth-mtb-challenge-entries-close-on-friday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-entries-close-on-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Fedhealth MTB Challenge entries close on Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Entries for the 4th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge (taking place at Boschendal Farm Estate, The Retreat on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 September 2018) will close this coming Friday, 07 September 2018.<\/p>\n

Highlighting the magnificent trails of Boschendal and the Banhoek Conservancy, the 2018 Fedhealth MTB Challenge boasts a:\u00a0 Kids Race, 15km Fun Ride, +-30km Half Marathon and +-60km Marathon.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to kick off the 2018 Fedhealth MTB Challenge with the action packed Fedhealth Kids MTB Events,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cThe perfect start to a weekend filled with MTB action, the Fedhealth Kids MTB Events boast three entry options:\u00a0 a 500m, 1.5km and 5km adventure.\u00a0\u00a0 Junior mountain bikers aged 0 \u2013 13 are in for a treat.\u00a0 On Sunday, the more senior riders will get to experience the magnificent MTB trails on offer at the Boschendal Farm Estate and surrounds. All three events (Marathon, Half Marathon and Fun Ride) will boast spectacular MTB Trails and magnificent views.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year, two lucky riders will take home a whopping R10\u00a0000 gift voucher (each) compliments of Specialized Bicycles Africa, a proud partner of the 2018 event.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud to partner with the Fedhealth MTB Challenge in 2018.The event is a healthy balance of challenging and rewarding riding, and it caters to a diverse range of riders.\u00a0 On event day riders can expect to have all of their last minute technical niggles seen to by Specialized Stellenbosch, who will also be out on the course offering technical support at one of the water points,\u201d says Kate Whitehead, Marketing Coordinator at Specialized Bicycles Africa.<\/p>\n

The Specialized Lucky Draw will take place during prize giving on Sunday, 16 September 2018.\u00a0 To qualify for the prize, contestants need to have taken part in the 2018 Fedhealth MTB Challenge and they need to be present during prize giving to collect their prize.\u00a0 The Fedhealth MTB Challenge, in association with Specialized Bicycles Africa, will also boast a Turbo E-bike category.\u00a0 Please Note:\u00a0 This category will start in its own batch, but will not feature prize money.<\/em><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, 15 September 2018<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/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 (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+-30km 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>\n15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Ride)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR150 per rider<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

The first 1000 cyclists<\/strong> to enter (and pay the entry fee)<\/strong> will receive an official event t-shirt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Once across the finish line, all mountain bikers will be treated to a foot massage in the Falke Foot Zone<\/strong>.\u00a0 The Festival Village will be a hub of excitement.\u00a0 Enjoy a Flying Fish beer<\/strong> with a mouth-watering meal while listening to a live performance<\/strong> by Newton & Co<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0<\/strong> Fedhealth Medical Aid<\/a> \/ Stillwater MTB Events<\/a>
\nTwitter:\u00a0<\/strong> @Fedhealthmed<\/a>\u00a0 \/ @Stillwater_MTB<\/a>
\nWebsite:<\/strong>\u00a0 www.stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information or to enter the Fedhealth MTB Challenge, contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/p>\n

ENDS<\/p>\n

Issued by:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/a>
\nOn behalf of:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0FEDHEALTH<\/a> and STILLWATER SPORTS<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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