{"id":24263,"date":"2018-11-26T19:07:44","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T17:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=24263"},"modified":"2018-11-26T19:07:44","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T17:07:44","slug":"origin-of-trails-closes-off-on-a-high-note-in-the-city-of-oaks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/origin-of-trails-closes-off-on-a-high-note-in-the-city-of-oaks\/","title":{"rendered":"Origin Of Trails closes off on a high note in the City Of Oaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stellenbosch was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, 25 November 2018 with eager mountain bikers and trail runners congregating at the Coetzenburg Sports Fields to either take part in Stage Two of the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience or be part of the action of the inaugural Origin Of Trails Trail Run.<\/p>\n

Luca Ruwiel claimed his second consecutive stage victory in the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience Short Route<\/strong> (+- 30km).\u00a0 \u201cI took it slower today.\u00a0 The route was nice with lots of single track.\u00a0 I definitely enjoyed this stage the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ruwiel crossed the finish line in 01 hour 15 minutes 12 seconds.\u00a0 Juan Erasmus came in second, while Lachlan Mundie finished third.<\/p>\n

The women\u2019s Short Route (+-30km) was won by Lenetia Mundie in 01 hour 39 minutes 08 seconds.\u00a0 Jan van Wyngaarden came in second, while Nina du Plessis finished third.<\/p>\n

The Origin Of Trails MTB Experience Long Route<\/strong> (+-55km) was once again dominated by Polish riders Marius Kozak, Piotr Brzozka and Wozciech Halejak.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis was a very nice course,\u201d says Kozak.\u00a0 \u201cBoth routes were nice to ride.\u00a0 Our sponsors, JBG2\/Cryo Space brought us to South Africa for ten days to race.\u00a0 The people here are very nice.\u00a0 We had a good time and would definitely like to come back again next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kozak completed the Stage Two route in 02 hours 20 minutes 10 seconds.\u00a0 Piotr Brzozka came in second, while\u00a0 Wozciech Halejak finished third.<\/p>\n

German mountain biker Laura Stark claimed gold in the women\u2019s race in a time of 02 hours 34 minutes 40 seconds.\u00a0 \u201cI loved the route,\u201d said a very happy Stark.\u00a0 \u201cThe Origin Of Trails MTB Experience is my first South African MTB race.\u00a0 The event was really well organized.\u00a0 I enjoyed the family vibe.\u00a0 Our kids are with us, there\u2019s face painting and the food is really good.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mari Rabie came in second, while Danielle Strydom finished third.<\/p>\n

GC Results (Top 3)<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 Stage One and Two combined<\/strong><\/p>\n

Short Route<\/u>:\u00a0 Men<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Luca Ruwiel<\/li>\n
  2. Lachlan Mundie<\/li>\n
  3. Juan Erasmus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Short Route<\/u>:\u00a0 Women<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Lenetia Mundie<\/li>\n
    2. Nina du Plessis<\/li>\n
    3. Michele Jennings<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Long Route<\/u>:\u00a0 Men<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Marius Kozak<\/li>\n
      2. Piotr Brzozka<\/li>\n
      3. Wozciech Halejak<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Long Route<\/u>:\u00a0 Women<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Laura Stark<\/li>\n
        2. Danielle Strydom<\/li>\n
        3. Mari Rabie<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This year trail running enthusiasts could join in on the action of the Origin Of Trails MTB Experience by taking part in the first ever Origin Of Trails Trail Run<\/strong> (+-15km or +-6km) on Sunday.<\/p>\n

          Stellenbosch based runners, Louis Terblanche and Grace Sargeant claimed gold in the +-6km Origin Of Trails Trail Run.<\/p>\n

          \u201cThe route was nice,\u201d says Terblanche.\u00a0 \u201cThere were a lot of ups and downs.\u00a0 I really enjoyed it and will definitely be back next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

          Terblanche completed the +-6km race in 34 minutes.\u00a0 Wil Neethling came in second, while Ruan Botha finished third.<\/p>\n

          \u201cThe trail run was fun, not the hills though,\u201d laughs Sargeant.\u00a0 \u201cI really enjoyed the down hills and will definitely take part next year again.\u201d<\/p>\n

          Sargeant completed the +-6km race in 37 minutes 49 seconds.\u00a0 Kay Walsh came in second, while Danielle Zimny finished third.<\/p>\n

          The +-15km Origin Of Trails Trail Run titles were claimed by Chris Visser (Stellenbosch) and Georgia Grobler (Newlands).<\/p>\n

          \u201cI train on these routes every day, it would be a bit of an oopsie if I didn\u2019t take the win today,\u201d laughs Visser.\u00a0 \u201cThe route was perfect.\u00a0 The marking was great and the flow was nice.\u00a0 It wasn\u2019t too technical, but technical enough to keep you awake.\u00a0 It was really great.\u201d<\/p>\n

          Visser completed the +-15km route in a time of 01 hour 05 minutes 33 seconds.\u00a0 Anele Mnukwa came in second, while Francois Groenewald finished third.<\/p>\n

          \u201cMy coach (Kobus Fourie) told me to enter the event as part of my training,\u201d admits Grobler.\u00a0 \u201cThe stage was tough, but beautiful.\u00a0 There were a lot of hills.\u201d<\/p>\n

          Grobler completed the +-15km route in 01 hour 10 minutes 10 seconds.\u00a0 Judith Trunschke came in second, while Suzette Vermaak Mcivor finished third.\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

          Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Saturday, 24 November 2018\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nCoetzenburg Sports Fields (Stellenbosch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Event:<\/strong><\/td>\nStage One<\/strong> \/ Origin Of Trails MTB Experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Distances:<\/strong><\/td>\nLong Route \/ +- 55km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nShort Route \/ +- 30km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFun Ride \/ +- 10km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

          Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Sunday, 25 November 2018\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\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
          Event:<\/strong><\/td>\nStage Two <\/strong>\/ Origin Of Trails MTB Experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Distances:<\/strong><\/td>\nLong Route \/ +- 55km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nShort 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

          SPECIALIZED BIKE giveaway<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0 One lucky Origin Of Trails MTB Experience rider took home an awesome Specialized Stumpjumper FSR ST to the value of R30\u00a0000.<\/p>\n

          FALKE Foot Zone<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/strong>All entrants (runners and mountain bikers) were invited to visit the Falke Foot Zone once they\u2019d crossed the finish line for a free Falke leg and foot massage.<\/p>\n

          LIVE MUSIC<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>BrotherBrother treated participants and spectators to a toe tapping performance after Stage One on Saturday, while Stone Jets closed off the action of the 6th<\/sup> annual Origin Of Trails MTB Experience on Sunday.<\/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 on 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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