{"id":22283,"date":"2018-09-16T12:38:28","date_gmt":"2018-09-16T10:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=22283"},"modified":"2018-09-16T12:38:28","modified_gmt":"2018-09-16T10:38:28","slug":"junior-mountain-bikers-shine-at-fedhealth-kids-mtb-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/junior-mountain-bikers-shine-at-fedhealth-kids-mtb-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior mountain bikers shine at Fedhealth Kids MTB Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Junior mountain bikers blazed the trails of Boschendal Farm Estate on Saturday, 15 September 2018 at the 4th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth Kids MTB Events.<\/p>\n

A highlight on the SA mountain bike calendar, the Fedhealth Kids MTB Events catered for ages 0 \u2013 13 with junior MTB enthusiasts able to choose from: a 500m (0-5 years), 1.5km (6-9 years) and a 5km (10 \u2013 13 years) event.<\/p>\n

Tyler Van Gesselleen (5) from Stellenbosch was the first rider to cross the finish line in the 500m event.\u00a0 Tyler was very happy to successfully defend his 2017 title.\u00a0 \u201cMy plan was to stay in front.\u00a0 The event was good.\u00a0 I enjoy mountain biking because I ride with my mom, dad, nanna and pops.\u00a0 I enjoy the jumps the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hannah Watts (5) from Somerset West proudly stated that she enjoyed the downhills the most.\u00a0 \u201cI really enjoy downhills, but I am not crazy about the up-hills.\u00a0 The best part of today was getting a medal.\u201d<\/p>\n

Azarah Noble (5) from Kuilsriver agreed that today was great.\u00a0 \u201cI pushed my bike over the rocks, but I really enjoyed coming across the finish line.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was all smiles from Pierre Serdyn (6) from Stellenbosch when he crossed the finish line first in the 1.5km Fedhealth Kids MTB Event.\u00a0 \u201cThe event was very nice,\u201d says Pierre.\u00a0 \u201cThere were some difficult sections, and the up-hills were long, but I had a lot of fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nina Watts (8) from Somerset West shares the same sentiment as her younger sister, Hannah.\u00a0 \u201cThe race was good and I enjoyed the downhills the most.\u00a0 This is the second year that I take part in the Fedhealth Kids MTB Events.\u201d<\/p>\n

Best friends Josua du Plessis (11) and Herschelle Otto (12) from Stellenbosch obliterated the 5km route crossing the finish line in 1st<\/sup> and 2nd<\/sup> place respectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday was very nice,\u201d confirmed Josua.\u00a0 \u201cThe route was great.\u00a0 It was nice and smooth with some hills.\u00a0 I enjoyed the rocky sections the most.\u00a0 That\u2019s where I made up on time.\u00a0 I really enjoyed riding with Herschelle, he is my best friend.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI enjoyed the rocks and jumps the most,\u201d says Herschelle.\u00a0 \u201cI definitely improved since last year, but I have trained more.\u00a0 The race was a lot of fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Louis Botha from Kenilworth made his mountain biking debut in the 5km Fedhealth Kids MTB Event.\u00a0 \u201cI received a mountain bike for my birthday in May.\u00a0 This was my very first MTB event.\u00a0 I am grateful to my mom and grandmother for bringing me to the event.\u00a0 I really enjoyed it and would very much like to come back next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mika du Plessis (10) from Stellenbosch thoroughly enjoyed the 5km Fedhealth Kids MTB Event.\u00a0 \u201cThe route was very nice.\u00a0 I really enjoy riding and just entered to have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce again, we were chuffed to see so many young riders in action at this year\u2019s Fedhealth Kids MTB Events.\u00a0 Just doing their thing, having fun and enjoying the scenery. We\u2019re all about cultivating fit, healthy lifestyles from a young age, and events such as ours go a long way towards making that happen! We hope to see all our young riders out there on the trails for many years to come,\u201d says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer.<\/p>\n

NEXT UP<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Fedhealth MTB Challenge<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The action continues on Sunday when the more senior mountain bikers can choose between a +-15km, +- 28km or +-60km route.<\/p>\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

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 Spur Burger <\/strong>while listening to a live performance<\/strong> by Newton & Co<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

SPECTACULAR SPECIALIZED PRIZE UP FOR GRABS<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> 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.\u00a0 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\u00a0Fedhealth MTB Challenge and need to be present during prize giving to collect their prize.<\/p>\n

Additional sponsor prizes will include<\/strong>:\u00a0 Squirt Bike Lube hampers, THULE lucky draw prizes and four BMT Bike Shop vouchers to the value of R2500 each compliments of Fedhealth.<\/p>\n

TURBO E-BIKE CATEGORY<\/u><\/em><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/em>The<\/em> 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

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