{"id":24245,"date":"2018-11-26T19:02:52","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T17:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=24245"},"modified":"2018-11-26T19:03:05","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T17:03:05","slug":"stellenbosch-mtb-trails-shine-during-stage-one-of-origin-of-trails-mtb-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/stellenbosch-mtb-trails-shine-during-stage-one-of-origin-of-trails-mtb-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellenbosch MTB trails shine during Stage One of Origin Of Trails MTB Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stage One of the 6th<\/sup> annual Origin Of Trails MTB Experience, South Africa\u2019s MTB party of the year, treated mountain biking enthusiasts of all ages to spectacular routes and magnificent scenery in Stellenbosch today (Saturday, 24 November 2018).<\/p>\n

Liyema Madolo (Stellenbosch) made his Origin Of Trails debut by taking on the +-10km Fun Ride.\u00a0 \u201cThe steep hills in Coetzenburg were hard,\u201d says Madolo.\u00a0 \u201cI enjoy mountain biking because sometimes it\u2019s easy and sometimes it\u2019s hard.\u00a0 I wanted to try the Origin Of Trails and I am glad that I did.\u201d\u00a0 Madolo crossed the finish line in 23 minutes 54 seconds.\u00a0 Ryan Koorzen came in second, while Amila Mntuyedwa finished third.<\/p>\n

Karen Derman (Sea Point) also made her Origin Of Trails debut in the +-10km Fun Ride.\u00a0 \u201cI\u2019m still a beginner and need to practice.\u00a0 The route was awesome, with hectic downhills.\u00a0 I\u2019ll definitely be back next year, to do the longer route.\u201d\u00a0 Derman crossed the finish line in 23 minutes 44 seconds.\u00a0 Milani Dingani came in second, while Riana Noort finished third.<\/p>\n

The Origin Of Trails MTB Experience Short Route (+- 30km) was dominated by Luca Ruwiel (Bellville).\u00a0 Ruwiel completed the stage in a deserving time of 01 hour 29 minutes 27 seconds.\u00a0 Lachland Mundie <\/em>came in second, while Juan Erasmus finished third.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Michele Jennings (Milnerton) was the first lady to cross the finish line in the <\/em>short route (+- 30km).\u00a0 \u201cMy husband literally told me to pack my bike because we are going to ride,\u201d laughs Jennings.\u00a0 \u201cI expected the route to be much tougher, but instead it was really nice.\u00a0 The vibe on route was a lot of fun.\u00a0 I loved the dress up theme.\u201d\u00a0 Jennings completed the +-30km stage in 01 hour 57 minutes 05 seconds.\u00a0 Lenetia Mundie came in second, while Jane van Wyngaarden finished third.<\/p>\n

Polish riders, Marius Kozak, Piotr Brzozka and Wozciech Halejak made the best of the stunning Stellenbosch weather by obliterating Stage One of the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience Long Route (+-55km).\u00a0 \u201cPoland is cold,\u201d says Kozak who crossed the finish line in 02 hours 46 minutes 54 seconds.\u00a0 \u201cThe Stage One course was really nice.\u00a0 We had a good stage.\u00a0 Our goal for Stage Two will once again be to race.\u201d<\/p>\n

Danielle Strydom crossed the finish line first in the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience Long Route (+-55km) in a time of 03 hours 18 minutes 31 second.\u00a0\u00a0 Mari Rabie come in second, while Tarryn Povey finished third.<\/p>\n

Dakar Rally star and Stellenbosch resident Giniel de Villiers rates the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience as an event that should not be missed.\u00a0 \u201cStellenbosch is the home of mountain biking.\u00a0 I take part in the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience every year because it\u2019s practically on my doorstep and it helps with my fitness for the Dakar Rally.\u00a0 People don\u2019t realize it, but it\u2019s physical in the car.\u00a0 You need to concentrate when tired and choose the correct line.\u00a0 The same goes for mountain biking.\u00a0 The Origin Of Trails is a tough little race.\u00a0 In the long route there\u2019s a lot of climbing and single track.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great race.\u201d<\/p>\n

An individual 2-day MTB Experience, the Origin Of Trails routes highlight the beauty and splendor of the City Of Oaks.\u00a0 Mountain bikers are granted the \u201conce a year opportunity\u201d to experience a vast network of world class trails.\u00a0 Stage One included a +-55km Long Route, +- 30km short route and +-10km Fun Ride.<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Origin Of Trails MTB Experience <\/strong>& Origin Of Trails Trail Run <\/strong><\/p>\n

NEXT UP:<\/strong>\u00a0 Stage Two<\/strong> \/ Sunday, 25 November 2018\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nCoetzenburg Sports Fields (Stellenbosch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/strong><\/td>\nOrigin Of Trails Trail Run<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n06:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/strong><\/td>\nStage Two <\/strong>\/ Origin Of Trails MTB Experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:00 \u2013 Long Route \/ +- 55km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n07:40 \u2013 Short Route \/ +- 30km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Origin Of Trails proudly supports the Aitsa After Care Centre and the Stellenbosch Trail Building Fund.\u00a0 The Fund is committed to continuously developing the trails in Stellenbosch, further sealing the town\u2019s reputation as a global mountain biking destination.<\/p>\n

FALKE Foot Zone<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/strong>All entrants (runners and mountain bikers) are invited to visit the Falke Foot Zone once they\u2019ve crossed the finish line for a free Falke leg and foot massage.<\/p>\n

RUNNER\u2019S REST<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Be sure to visit the Runner\u2019s Rest Stand in the festival village for a Free Foot Analysis!\u00a0 <\/strong>Runners Rest is a Specialist Running store that focuses on catering for the individual needs of runners.\u00a0 Services include performing a well-developed analysis routine through which numerous factors are considered including running form, balance characteristics, history of injuries, training terrain and personal distance goals.\u00a0 Runner\u2019s Rest strives to match the correct product to each client\u2019s specific needs.<\/p>\n

LIVE MUSIC<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>BrotherBrother treated participants and spectators to a toe tapping performance after Stage One.\u00a0 On Sunday the action of the 6th<\/sup> annual Origin Of Trails MTB Experience will be closed off with a lively performance by Stone Jets.<\/p>\n

Like our Facebook page:<\/strong>\u00a0 Stillwater MTB Events<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Twitter:<\/strong>\u00a0 @OriginOfTrails<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information or to enter the Origin Of Trails Trail Run and\/or Origin Of Trails MTB Experience please visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/u><\/a>, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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