The Stellenbosch Trail Fund (STF) is the proud beneficiary of two iconic Stellenbosch based off-road events, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience and the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience that will shake up the City of Oaks on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2021.<\/p>\n
A registered non-profit organisation (NPO), STF is entirely funded by donations from local trail users and corporate sponsors. Since 2011 STF\u2019s aim has been to create, improve and maintain – hiking, biking and running trails in and around the greater Stellenbosch.<\/p>\n
\u201cStellenbosch truly is a mountain biker and trail runner\u2019s dream destination,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cStellenbosch boasts a myriad of world class trails.\u00a0 Whether mountain biking or trail running, we really are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a route to enjoy.\u00a0 This is largely thanks to the fantastic role fulfilled by STF.\u00a0 We have been proud supporters since the event\u2019s inception in 2013, and we are even prouder to continue our support in 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cSTF truly values the support that we receive from Stillwater Sports and the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB and Trail Run Experience,\u201d says Richard de Villiers, STF Founding Director.\u00a0 \u201cOur trails are permit-free, which enables all to enjoy our trails free of charge.\u00a0 We are therefore entirely dependent on donations from the public to fund our\u00a0trail-building\u00a0and trail-maintenance teams and program.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe past year has reminded us just how privileged we are to have such fantastic events and trails on our doorstep,\u201d continues de Villiers.\u00a0 \u201cOur STF team (of six members) makes daily trips to maintain and upgrade the STF trail network.\u00a0 Due to COVID, we have not been able to have our full team working. Funding is scarce as money is tight.\u00a0 The funds received from the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB and Trail Run Experience will really make a difference.\u00a0 We cannot wait to be part of the event in April.\u201d<\/p>\n
Richard de Villiers (STF Founding Director) has the following advice for trail users:<\/p>\n
– As trail-users we are responsible to maintain and improve our local trails.<\/p>\n
– Please keep our trails clean by not littering. Please collect litter that is seen and put it in one of the many bins on our trails.\u00a0 These are regularly cleaned.<\/p>\n
– Please do not ride the trails when they are very wet, as this damages our trails.<\/p>\n
– Please continue to ride our trails as much as possible, as presence is the best deterrent to crime.<\/p>\n
– Do not ride alone, but rather with a friend or friends as there is safety in numbers!<\/p>\n
Mountain bikers and trail runners taking part in the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB and Trail Run Experience in 2021 can show their support by making a donation towards STF during the online entry process.\u00a0 For further information on STF visit www.stellenboschtrailfund.co.za<\/p>\n
EVENT INFORMATION:<\/strong>\u00a0 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience<\/p>\n The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race.\u00a0 The routes highlight the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch, and mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking.<\/p>\n Date: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2021 Categories, Distances & Entry Fee:<\/p>\n Full Marathon<\/p>\n Age:\u00a0 18+ Half Marathon<\/p>\n Age:\u00a0 18+ EVENT INFORMATION:\u00a0<\/strong> Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience<\/p>\n Launched in 2018, the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience will treat runners to the best trails on offer in Stellenbosch.\u00a0 Entrants can look forward to challenging, yet fun and rewarding routes with spectacular views.<\/p>\n Date: Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2021 Entries Close:<\/strong> Tuesday 20 April 2021 (or once full capacity has been reached)<\/p>\n CHARITY SUPPORT:\u00a0<\/strong> The Savanna Origin of Trails proudly supports the Stellenbosch Trail Fund.<\/p>\n PLEASE NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0 The event organisers will at all times adhere to Government Regulations regarding COVID-19.<\/p>\n Like our Facebook page:\u00a0 Stillwater MTB Events \/ @stillwatertrail<\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram:\u00a0 @stillwater_mtb_events \/ @stillwater_trail_running<\/p>\n Follow us on Twitter:\u00a0 @Stillwater\u00ad_MTB \/ @StillwaterTrail<\/p>\n For more information or to enter the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience please email entries@stillwatersports.com or visit www.stillwatersports.com.<\/p>\n The Stellenbosch Trail Fund (STF) is the proud beneficiary of two iconic Stellenbosch based off-road events, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience and the Savanna Origin of Trails Trail Run Experience that will shake up the City of Oaks on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 April 2021. A registered non-profit organisation (NPO), STF is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[3294,2737,2241,1747,2784,2683,3150],"class_list":["post-40986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-more-sport","tag-biking","tag-michael-meyer","tag-mountain-biker","tag-mtb","tag-origin-of-trails","tag-stillwater-sports","tag-trail-run"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40986\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nVenue (Start and Finish): Stellenbosch High School
\nFormat: Two-Day Stage Race for individual entrants<\/p>\n
\nEntry Fee: \u00a0R1600.00
\nDistance Day 1:\u00a0 +-45km
\nDistance Day 2:\u00a0 +-40km<\/p>\n
\nEntry Fee:\u00a0 R1400.00
\nDistance Day 1:\u00a0 +-27km
\nDistance Day 2:\u00a0 +-22km
\nEntries Close: Tuesday 20 April 2021 (or once full capacity has been reached)<\/p>\n
\nFestival Village: Stellenbosch High School
\nStart and Finish Venues: To be announced
\nFormat: Two-Day Stage Race for individual entrants
\nAge Category: 18+
\nDistance:
\nDay 1:\u00a0 between 22 \u2013 25km
\nDay 2:\u00a0 between 15 \u2013 17 km
\nEntry Fee: R950.00 per entrant<\/p>\n