{"id":51924,"date":"2023-10-02T18:15:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=51924"},"modified":"2023-10-02T18:19:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:19:29","slug":"savanna-origin-of-trails-brings-a-taste-of-the-mtb-party-of-the-year-to-bloemendal-trail-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/cycling\/savanna-origin-of-trails-brings-a-taste-of-the-mtb-party-of-the-year-to-bloemendal-trail-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Savanna Origin of Trails brings a \u201ctaste\u201d of the MTB Party of the Year to Bloemendal Trail Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mountain biking enthusiasts are invited to join the organisers of the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience<\/strong> at a fun Training Ride #1<\/strong> that will take place at the Bloemendal Trail Park<\/strong> in Durbanville<\/strong> on Saturday 07 October 2023<\/strong> starting with coffee at 07:00.<\/p>\n

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“We are thrilled to offer local mountain biking enthusiasts a sneak peek into South Africa’s MTB Party of the year,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and the event’s Founder<\/em><\/strong>. “Our aim with the Training Ride #1<\/strong> is to build excitement among participants for the upcoming 10th annual Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience in November. The event marks the grand finale of the racing season \u2013 hence the party atmosphere. This training ride provides the perfect chance to gauge one’s fitness after the winter season, all while relishing the camaraderie and scenic trails in the company of fellow Savanna Origin of Trails participants.”<\/p>\n

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“Mountain bikers will have the opportunity to enjoy a +- 20 to 30km captivating route that incorporates purposefully built trails within the renowned Tygerberg MTB network at Bloemendal,” elaborates Meyer. “Catering to riders of all proficiency levels, this route promises an array of engaging features, including thrilling single tracks, picturesque vineyard roads, and, of course, a few challenging climbs. The level of ease or difficulty of the route ultimately hinges on how hard you ride. While it may not include overly technical terrain, riders will need some skill to navigate the twists and turns of the single tracks and conquer the uphill stretches on the jeep tracks.”<\/p>\n

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Savanna Origin of Trails MTB experience. Image credit: Chris Hitchcock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In closing Meyer adds: \u201cJoin us for a fantastic morning of mountain biking at the Savanna Origin of Trails Training Ride #1<\/strong>. Ensure that you come prepared with your essential biking gear, including spare parts, hydration, and nutrition supplies. Each rider will receive a coffee before the ride and a light snack. After the ride you can look forward to enjoying an ice-cold Savanna with our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>: <\/strong>Savanna Origin of Trails Warm Up Ride #1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday 07 October 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nBloemendal Trail Park, Durbanville<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:00 Coffee<\/p>\n

08:00 Ride Starts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Distance:<\/strong><\/td>\n20 \u2013 30km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Who can attend:<\/strong><\/td>\nRiders who have entered the 2023 event. Since this ride will be hosted by Tygerberg MTB Club, members are invited to join us as well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>2023 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience<\/p>\n

Affectionately dubbed \u2018SA\u2019s MTB Party of the Year\u2019, the Savanna Origin of Trails is an individual 2-Day MTB Stage Race that highlights the beauty and splendor of Stellenbosch. Mountain bikers will be treated to a vast network of world-class and exclusive trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday 18 November 2023 \u2013 Sunday 19 November 2023<\/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
Event Format:<\/strong><\/td>\nTwo-Day Stage Race for individual riders<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Categories, Distances & Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nFull Marathon <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

<\/td>\nDistance Day 1<\/u>:\u00a0 +-45km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDistance Day 2<\/u>:\u00a0 +-48km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEntry Fee<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R2100.00<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additional Tented Accommodation:<\/em> R1500.00<\/strong><\/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 1<\/u>:\u00a0 +-29km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDistance Day 2<\/u>:\u00a0 +-31km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nEntry Fee<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R1900.00<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additional Tented Accommodation:<\/em> R1500.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday 06 November 2023 or once full capacity has been reached<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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