{"id":44580,"date":"2022-11-21T19:29:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T17:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=44580"},"modified":"2022-11-21T19:29:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T17:29:28","slug":"savanna-origin-of-trails-puts-the-fun-back-into-mountain-biking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/savanna-origin-of-trails-puts-the-fun-back-into-mountain-biking\/","title":{"rendered":"Savanna Origin of Trails puts the ‘Fun’ back into mountain biking"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Stage One of the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience got underway at the Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University on Saturday 19 November 2022. Cementing itself as SA\u2019s MTB Party of the Year, mountain bikers were reminded why they ride.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Savanna Origin of Trails is marketed as a fun event. Stage One definitely lived up to its reputation,\u201d says Robyn Wijnbeek (Stellenbosch). \u201cI live in Stellenbosch. It\u2019s fun to race in your backyard. I know the trails quite well. Botmaskop is always a hard start, but the trails there are super fun. I really enjoyed the stage. The vibe was amazing, and the water points were really cool. Going into Stage Two, I\u2019ve never ridden at Spier, so it\u2019s going to be something new for me. I\u2019m looking forward to doing something different.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ryal de Waal (Stellenbosch) crossed the finish line first in the Half Marathon. \u201cIt\u2019s the afterparty that attracts me to the Savanna Origin of Trails,\u201d laughs de Waal. \u201cThe route was great. The little bit of rain that fell this morning ensured that it wasn\u2019t dusty. I know it\u2019s the \u2018MTB Party of the year\u2019, but it\u2019s just in my genes to race. I always ride as hard as I can. Tomorrow I will do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Starting and finishing at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University, Stage One <\/strong>of the Marathon<\/strong> included five moderate climbs with very little flat sections. Iconic farms traversed on the day included Lanzerac, Coetzenburg,\u00a0Stellekaya,\u00a0Mont Marie,\u00a0Chaloner Estate,\u00a0Dornier and Vriesenhof. This stage boasted exciting new trails in Botmaskop, large sections of single track that aren\u2019t accessible during the year,\u00a0the well-known floating bridge at Mont Marie as well as the iconic G-Spot.<\/p>\n

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Stage One<\/strong> of the Half Marathon <\/strong>consisted of open roads and fun single track. Mountain bikers got to experience trails at Coetzenburg, Stellekaya, Mont Marie, Dornier and Vriesenhof. The trails at Dornier and the floating bridge at Mont Marie were definite route highlights. This stage was not very technical but did include quite a bit of climbing.<\/p>\n

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PUB RIDE and Rider Party<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> The Stage One fun is not yet over. At 17:30 riders will go on a Pub Ride, which will start at Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University. Three of Stellenbosch’s favorite pubs; De Akker, Casa Cerveza and Gino’s, will be visited. Riders will enjoy complimentary dinks, with live music at De Akker and Casa Cerveza before heading to Gino\u2019s for the official rider party where award winning South African Stand-Up Comedian Dalin Oliver will be ready to entertain the crowds.<\/p>\n

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NEXT UP<\/u><\/strong>: Stage Two \/ Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday 20 November 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start and Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nCoetzenburg Stellenbosch University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance:<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Marathon <\/strong><\/p>\n

Age:\u00a0 18+<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\nDistance Day 2<\/u>:\u00a0 +-48km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nHalf Marathon <\/strong><\/p>\n

Age:\u00a0 18+<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\nDistance Day 2<\/u>:\u00a0 +-31km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience proudly supports the Stellenbosch Trail Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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DRESS UP COMPETITION<\/u><\/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 https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/news\/r20-000-up-for-grabs-in-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-best-dressed-competition\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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For more information on the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience please email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a> or visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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