{"id":51497,"date":"2023-07-24T17:21:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T15:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=51497"},"modified":"2023-07-24T17:21:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T15:21:48","slug":"junior-trailblazers-gear-up-for-the-excitement-of-the-fedhealth-mtb-challenge-kids-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/junior-trailblazers-gear-up-for-the-excitement-of-the-fedhealth-mtb-challenge-kids-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Junior trailblazers gear up for the excitement of the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Junior mountain bikers will get to cycle up a storm in the Winelands at the 8th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event<\/strong> that will take place at a spectacular new venue, Root44 (Stellenbosch) on <\/strong>Saturday, 09 September 2023.<\/p>\n

The Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event is a standout feature on the South African mountain biking calendar, offering an exciting experience for young riders aged 1 to 13. Junior MTB enthusiasts can select from three options: a 500m course for ages 0-5, a 1.5km route for ages 6-9, and a thrilling 5km track for ages 10-13.<\/p>\n

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Fedhealth MTB Challenge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports<\/em><\/strong>, remarks, “The Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event sets the perfect tone for an incredible weekend of mountain biking. Designed for junior mountain bikers aged 1 to 13, the action commences with an enjoyable 500m ride, followed by a captivating 1.5km ride and an exhilarating 5km ride. Rather than focusing on competition, this event encourages participants to embrace the outdoors, engage in physical activity, and create unforgettable memories with their families and friends. Please note that no timing will be recorded. We can\u2019t wait to see South Africa’s future stars in action at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event.”<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s never too early to help our kids to adopt healthy habits, like doing regular exercise. And what better way to achieve this than by getting the whole family together on their bikes at the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge? So we hope to see many young faces in Stellenbosch for the kids\u2019 races \u2013 come enjoy the weekend with Mom and Dad, and show us what you\u2019ve got!\u201d says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, 09 September 2023<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nRoot44, Stellenbosch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/strong><\/td>\n15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Ride)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStart Time:<\/strong> 08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fee: <\/strong>R225.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event: <\/strong><\/td>\nFedhealth Kids MTB Events:<\/strong>\u00a0 not timed<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nDistances:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

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

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStart Time: <\/strong>from 10:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fee:<\/strong> R100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Sunday, 10 September 2023<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nRoot 44, Stellenbosch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/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>\nR<\/strong>475.00<\/strong> per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event:<\/strong><\/td>\n+-30km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Half Marathon)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nR<\/strong>375.00<\/strong> per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CSA Temp Licence:<\/strong><\/td>\nR60.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Open:<\/strong><\/td>\nWednesday 28 June 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday 04 September 2023<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The entry fee includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 an exclusive technical event t-shirt (Fedhealth Kids MTB Events included)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>a drawstring bag<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 medals will be awarded to all finishers<\/p>\n

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

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CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> When entering online, mountain biking enthusiasts can show their support for The Kindness Collaboration, the chosen charity of this fun-filled family event. Founded by Fedhealth and Operation Healing Hands (OHH), The Kindness Collaboration offers much needed support to South Africans who cannot afford quality medical care.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Facebook<\/u>:\u00a0 Fedhealth Medical Aid \/ @root44stellenbosch \/ Stillwater MTB Events<\/p>\n

Instagram<\/u>:\u00a0 @fedhealthmed \/ @root44stellenbosch \/ @stillwater_mtb_events<\/p>\n

Website:<\/u>\u00a0 www.stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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For more information on Root44 please visit www.root44.co.za<\/a> For more information and\/or to enter the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a> or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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