{"id":42463,"date":"2021-08-24T20:24:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T18:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42463"},"modified":"2021-08-24T20:24:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T18:24:58","slug":"fairtree-cannondale-racing-team-set-to-take-on-the-fedhealth-mtb-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/fairtree-cannondale-racing-team-set-to-take-on-the-fedhealth-mtb-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairtree Cannondale Racing Team set to take on the Fedhealth MTB Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Stellenbosch based Fairtree Cannondale Racing Team will be seen in action at the 6th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge that will take place at the scenic Blaauwklippen Wine Estate (Stellenbosch) on Sunday 12 September 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Fairtree Cannondale Racing Team started in 2008 and we currently have 13 riders (12 male and one female) between the ages of 22 – 30,\u201d says Chris Norton, Team Manager.\u00a0 \u201cWe have a mountain biking coach (Corrie Muller), a doctor (Pierre de Viviers), a Bike Technician (Luan Smit) and a gym instructor (Gemma Haywood).\u00a0 We train most days and gym on Wednesdays. Dr Pierre looks after the medical needs of the riders at Stellenbosch University Health.\u00a0 Corrie puts out a weekly program that the guys follow, Luan does our bike set up and Gemma is in charge of strength training and conditioning.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur riders absolutely love the Fedhealth MTB Challenge,\u201d continues Norton.\u00a0 \u201cThe event literally takes place in our backyard (referring to Stellenbosch), and every year the experience is different.\u00a0 We are thankful for the support that we receive from the organisers of the Fedhealth MTB Challenge.\u00a0 By taking part in the event the riders can work on their racing skill.\u00a0 We have had very little opportunity to compete this year, so we are really looking forward to building on our fitness and experience at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge as part of our preparation for larger stage races.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kayamandi based Fairtree Cannondale Racing Team riders Luyanda Thobigunya (24) and Sive Boyce (24) are counting down the days to the Fedhealth MTB Challenge.<\/p>\n

According to Luyanda Thobigunya, he\u2019s attracted to the sport of mountain biking because he enjoys the outdoors.\u00a0 \u201cI love escaping daily life and doing what I love most.\u00a0 I can\u2019t wait to experience the rush of racing again, while testing myself against competition.\u00a0 My goal is to win.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI love being on my bike in the mountains,\u201d says Sive Boyce.\u00a0 \u201cI am only just starting to race.\u00a0 By taking part in the Fedhealth MTB Challenge I will be gaining experience.\u00a0 My goal will be to finish strong.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>2021 Fedhealth MTB Challenge\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saturday 11 September 2021<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBlaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Event<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Ride)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR195.00<\/strong> per rider<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event & Time<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nFedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event<\/strong>:\u00a0 not timed<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 500m \/ 1 \u2013 5 years of age \/ 10:00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.5km \/ 6 \u2013 9 years of age \/ 10:30<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5km \/ 10 \u2013 13 years of age \/ 11:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Sunday 12 September 2021<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBlaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n+- 60km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Marathon)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR425.00<\/strong> per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n+-28km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Half Marathon)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR325.00 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday 06 September 2021, or once capacity has been reached.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

EXCITING NEWS<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> All entrants will receive an exclusive event t-shirt (Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event included) while medals will be awarded to all finishers!<\/p>\n

PRIZE PURSE<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 The 6th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge will boast a whopping R30\u00a0000 prize purse for the Marathon (+-60km).\u00a0 The Overall Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s winners will each take home R5000, with R3000 going to second place and R2000 to third place.\u00a0 A percentage of the prize purse will also be allocated to the top three finishers in the following categories:\u00a0 Senior Men and Women, Sub Vet Men and Women, Vet Men and Women, Master Men and Women and Grandmaster Men and Women.\u00a0 To view the <\/strong>Prize Purse Breakdown<\/strong> visit:\u00a0 <\/strong>https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-prize-purse\/<\/a><\/p>\n

CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0 The Fedhealth MTB Challenge proudly supports The Kindness Collaboration.\u00a0 Founded by Fedhealth and Operation Healing Hands (OHH), The Kindness Collaboration fucuses on supporting South Africans who cannot afford quality medical care.\u00a0 Mountain bikers can make a donation towards the cause when entering the event online.<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>For more information or to make a direct donation towards The Kindness Collaboration visit https:\/\/www.fedhealth.co.za\/kindness-collaboration\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook<\/u>:\u00a0<\/strong> Fedhealth Medical Aid \/ Stillwater MTB Events<\/p>\n

Instagram<\/u>:<\/strong>\u00a0 @fedhealthmed \/ @stillwater_mtb_events<\/p>\n

For more information or to enter the Fedhealth MTB Challenge, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045, email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> or visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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