{"id":44525,"date":"2022-10-31T21:10:44","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T19:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=44525"},"modified":"2022-10-31T21:10:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T19:10:44","slug":"dont-miss-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-warm-up-ride-2-at-somerbosch-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/dont-miss-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-warm-up-ride-2-at-somerbosch-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t miss the Savanna Origin of Trails Warm Up Ride #2 at Somerbosch Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Stillwater Sports, the organizers of Stellenbosch\u2019s iconic Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience are inviting adventure seekers to a fun Warm Up Ride at Somerbosch Wines on Saturday 05 November 2022 in the build up to SA\u2019s \u2018MTB Party of the Year\u2019 that will take place at the end of November (19 and 20).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome event entrants to our final Warm Up Ride before event weekend,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the event. \u201cRiders can look forward to a fun-filled morning on the trails with like-minded individuals. Somerbosch Wines is an ideal venue for outdoor enthusiasts. There are various marked routes to choose from with distances ranging from 15km to 30km.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWarm Up Ride guests can choose the route that they\u2019d like to ride, but first they\u2019ll join us for a light breakfast to help boost energy levels,\u201d continues Meyer. \u201cTo add to the excitement, riders will also receive their official 2022 First Ascent Rider Jersey on the day. 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https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8xMC9TT09ULV8tRmluYWwtMDEtNC5qcGc\/bede8f6fa774\/dont-miss-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-warm-up-ride-2-at-somerbosch-wines.webp?w=1600&amp;h=0&amp;c=0 1600w\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44527\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/wp.fifu.app\/southafricatoday.net\/aHR0cHM6Ly9zb3V0aGFmcmljYXRvZGF5Lm5ldC9zcG9ydC93cC1jb250ZW50L3VwbG9hZHMvMjAyMi8xMC9TT09ULV8tRmluYWwtMDEtNC5qcGc\/1cd2a478cc93\/dont-miss-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-warm-up-ride-2-at-somerbosch-wines.webp\" alt=\"Savanna Origin of Trails\" width=\"600\" height=\"836\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Savanna Origin of Trails<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>: Warm Up Ride #2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 05 November 2022<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Somerbosch Wines, R44, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>08:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance: <\/strong>15km \u2013 30km<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>PLEASE NOTE<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The Warm Up Ride #2 is open to sponsors, invited guests and mountain bikers who have entered (and paid) the 2022 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EXCITING NEWS<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Riders can look forward to receiving their First Ascent Rider Jersey at the Warm Up Ride #2.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 2022 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An individual 2-day MTB Stage Race, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience routes highlight the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch. Mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class and exclusive trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking.<\/p>\n<table width=\"680\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">Saturday 19 November 2022 \u2013 Sunday 20 November 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong>Start and Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong>Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong>Event Format:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">Two-Day Stage Race for individual riders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong>Categories, Distances &amp; Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><strong>Full Marathon <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Age:\u00a0 18+<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><u>Entry Fee<\/u>:\u00a0 <strong>R1600.00 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><u>Distance Day 1<\/u>:\u00a0 +-45km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><u>Distance Day 2<\/u>:\u00a0 +-48km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><strong>Half Marathon <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Age:\u00a0 18+<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><u>Entry Fee<\/u>:\u00a0 <strong>R1400.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><u>Distance Day 1<\/u>:\u00a0 +-29km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><u>Distance Day 2<\/u>:\u00a0 +-31km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong><u>Tented Village Party Package<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><em>includes tented accommodation, weekend meals and drinks, exclusive Pub Ride through Stellenbosch, and access to the MTB Party of the Year function on Saturday evening.<\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">R1,300.00 for two nights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong>Entries Open:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">Friday 05 August 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"264\"><strong>Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"416\">Tuesday 15 November 2022 or once full capacity has been reached<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>The entry fee includes:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An exclusive First Ascent Rider Jersey.<\/li>\n<li>A Finisher Tee<\/li>\n<li>Finisher Medal<\/li>\n<li>Free massages on Saturday and Sunday<\/li>\n<li>Access to world class routes that are usually not open to the public<\/li>\n<li>Spectacular on route experience<\/li>\n<li>A light breakfast with coffee on both days<\/li>\n<li>A scrumptious lunch on both days (spit braai on Saturday and a beef sirloin steak braai on Sunday)<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary drinks and refreshments<\/li>\n<li>Well stocked water points (on route and in the race village)<\/li>\n<li>Live entertainment (on route and in the race village)<\/li>\n<li>Access to a fantastic Chill Area and the Savanna Oasis Bar<\/li>\n<li>Access to the complimentary Savanna Bike Park &amp; Wash<\/li>\n<li>Access to hot showers<\/li>\n<li>An impressive selection of gifts from our sponsors including Savanna, THIRSTI and Pickle Juice.<\/li>\n<li>Fun sponsor competitions and giveaways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience proudly supports the <strong>Stellenbosch Trail Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>ROUTE INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience is an individual 2-day MTB Stage Race that is ideal for all mountain biking enthusiasts. Entrants can choose between a <strong>Full Marathon <\/strong>and a<strong> Half Marathon<\/strong>. The <strong>Full Marathon<\/strong> caters for mountain bikers that possess a moderate level of fitness and experience, while the <strong>Half Marathon<\/strong> is the perfect event for mountain bikers that are looking to have a fun experience on route. For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/news\/mountain-bikers-gear-up-for-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-sas-mtb-party-of-the-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/news\/mountain-bikers-gear-up-for-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-sas-mtb-party-of-the-year\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>LIVE ENTERTAINMENT<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>A strong supporter of South African comedic talent, Savanna is excited to host a comedy night on Friday (after Race Pack Collection) and Saturday (as part of the Pub Ride) where a leading SA comedian will have mountain bikers and the public in stiches.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>DRESS UP COMPETITION<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Stage Two of the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience (Sunday 20 November) will be Dress Up Day. The two best dressed riders (x1 male and x1 female) will receive R10\u00a0000 in cash as well as ten cases of Savanna (each). For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/news\/r20-000-up-for-grabs-in-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-best-dressed-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/news\/r20-000-up-for-grabs-in-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-best-dressed-competition\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like our Facebook page:<\/strong>\u00a0 Stillwater MTB Events<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@stillwater_mtb_events<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Twitter:<\/strong>\u00a0 @Stillwater\u00ad_MTB<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hashtags:\u00a0 <\/strong>#savannaoriginoftrailsmtb #mtbpartyoftheyear #savannaoriginoftrails #mtbcomeshome<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to enter the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience please email <a href=\"mailto:info@stillwatersports.com\">entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Stillwater Sports, the organizers of Stellenbosch\u2019s iconic Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience are inviting adventure seekers to a fun Warm Up Ride at Somerbosch Wines on Saturday 05 November 2022 in the build up to SA\u2019s \u2018MTB Party of the Year\u2019 that will take place at the end of November (19 and 20). 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