{"id":44752,"date":"2023-01-26T19:23:57","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T17:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=44752"},"modified":"2023-01-26T19:23:57","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T17:23:57","slug":"conquerthemonster-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/conquerthemonster-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"#ConquerTheMonster in 2023!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Returning to the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 03 June, the North-West Province\u2019s most revered one day MTB race, the <strong>Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic<\/strong> is the perfect challenge for 2023!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor many getting fit is usually at the top of their new year resolution list,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. \u201cBy entering the <strong>Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic<\/strong>, mountain biking enthusiasts are guaranteed to reach their goal. It\u2019s called #TheMonster for a reason, but with sufficient time in the saddle it can be conquered with ease. The event takes place in June, so mountain bikers have sufficient time to get fit and improve on their technical skills. Being prepared for an event adds to the experience and we\u2019d like all entrants to have the best possible experience on event day. Enter with a group of friends and spend your weekends together in the outdoors enjoying nature and getting fit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic caters for mountain bikers of all ages and capabilities. Entrants can choose between a Marathon (+-65km), Half Marathon (+-33km), Fun Ride (16km) and a Kids Event (2.5km) that showcases the Magaliesberg\u2019s most spectacular routes. 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If you <strong>#ConquerTheMonster <\/strong>you\u2019ll have bragging rights for a year. Each event, however, incorporates the best trails on offer in the Magliesberg and mountain bikers can expect an exciting on-route challenge. Trail runners are also invited to join in on the fun with the <strong>Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run<\/strong> taking place at the same venue on Sunday (04 June). Adventure seekers of all ages are invited to enjoy an active weekend away with family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Saturday 03 June 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">ATKV Buffelspoort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\"><strong><u>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Distances &amp; Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\"><strong>ENTRY FEES: 01 December 2022 \u2013 30 April 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Full Marathon \/ +-65km \/ R495.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Half Marathon \/ +-33km \/ R395.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Fun Ride \/ +-16km \/ R275.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Kids \/ 2.5km \/ R100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">CSA Temp License \/ R50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\"><strong>ENTRY FEES: 01 \u2013 29 May 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Full Marathon \/ +-65km \/ R525.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Half Marathon \/ +-33km \/ R425.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Fun Ride \/ +-16km \/ R295.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">Kids \/ 2.5km \/ R100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">CSA Temp License \/ R50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>ENTRIES OPEN:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">01 December 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>ENTRIES CLOSE:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"373\">29 May 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>The entry fee includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>an official event technical t-shirt to the first 1000 mountain bikers to enter (and pay)<\/li>\n<li>medals will be awarded to all finishers<\/li>\n<li>drawstring bag<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor gifts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong><strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>The Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic proudly supports The Kindness Collaboration.\u00a0 Founded by Fedhealth and Operation Healing Hands (OHH), The Kindness Collaboration focuses 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>EXCITING NEWS for Trail Runners<\/u><\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Trail running enthusiasts can join in on the fun by signing up for the North-West Province\u2019s most iconic trail run, the Fedhealth Platinum Trail Run, that will celebrate a decade of sensational trail running at the ATKV Buffelspoort on Sunday 04 June 2023. For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/event\/platinum-trail-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/event\/platinum-trail-run\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow us on Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@stillwater_mtb_events<\/p>\n<p><strong>Like our Facebook Page:<\/strong>\u00a0 Stillwater MTB Events<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hashtags:<\/strong> #fedhealth #magaliesmonster #fedhealthmountainbiking<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For more information and\/or to enter the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.stillwatersports.com<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:entriesleandra@stillwatersports.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Returning to the ATKV Buffelspoort on Saturday 03 June, the North-West Province\u2019s most revered one day MTB race, the Fedhealth Magalies Monster MTB Classic is the perfect challenge for 2023! \u201cFor many getting fit is usually at the top of their new year resolution list,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. \u201cBy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44767,"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":[3260],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44752","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cycling"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44752","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=44752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}