Oscar Manley (9) from Diep River was on a mission in the 1.5km <\/strong>Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event<\/strong>. \u201cThis is the first time that I take part in the event,\u201d says Oscar, who\u2019s father is a Fedhealth Member. \u201cI did the 15km Fun Ride with my father earlier and then decided to do the 1.5km for fun. It was easy.\u201d<\/p>\n Ilze Fortuin from Stellenbosch had a great time in the 5km<\/strong> Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event<\/strong>. \u201cI really enjoyed the event,\u201d says Ilze. \u201cI enjoy going fast and winning. The route was very nice. I definitely want to come back next year.\u201d<\/p>\n The Fedhealth MTB Challenge 15km Fun Ride <\/strong>was the ideal event for primary school children that were up for a challenge, and mountain bikers that were looking for an active start to their Saturday.<\/p>\n It was a very emotional day for Francois Kitching from Brackenfell who took part in the event in honour of his girlfriend who had passed away the previous Sunday. \u201cShe wasn\u2019t a mountain biker, so we never rode together, but she supported me all the way,\u201d says Francois. \u201cI did today\u2019s race for her, and I carried her with me the whole time.\u201d Xander Jacobs came in second, while Ruben Hanekom finished third.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A regular at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge, it was all smiles when Edna Ytier from Somerset West crossed the finish line first. \u201cI take part in this race every year,\u201d says a very happy Edna. \u201cIt\u2019s the vibe and the scenery that brings me back. I\u2019m a schoolteacher and we do mountain biking at school. I encouraged all my kids to participate today, so I had to participate as well. The single track was by far the best part of today, oh my word it was divine. I with without a doubt come back next year with my kids.\u201d Elrine Oosthuizen came in second, while Shantelle Visser finished third.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cInstilling a healthy and active lifestyle in our kids is one of the greatest gifts we can give them. As always, it\u2019s encouraging to see so many young riders participating in the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids\u2019 Events \u2013 enjoying the fresh air and loving every moment in these beautiful surroundings at Blaauwklippen Wine Estate. This event grows every year, and I sincerely hope we\u2019ll see an even bigger turnout next year!\u201d says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEXT UP<\/u><\/strong>: Fedhealth MTB Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>