Stillwater Sports, the organizers of Stellenbosch’s 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’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’ that will take place at the end of November (19 and 20).
“We’re excited to welcome event entrants to our final Warm Up Ride before event weekend,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the event. “Riders 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.”
“Warm Up Ride guests can choose the route that they’d like to ride, but first they’ll join us for a light breakfast to help boost energy levels,” continues Meyer. “To add to the excitement, riders will also receive their official 2022 First Ascent Rider Jersey on the day. Once done, riders can look forward to enjoying an ice-cold Savanna Cider as the cherry on the cake after a fantastic morning on the trails.”
INFORMATION: Warm Up Ride #2
Date: Saturday 05 November 2022
Venue: Somerbosch Wines, R44, Stellenbosch
Time: 08:00
Distance: 15km – 30km
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
EXCITING NEWS: Riders can look forward to receiving their First Ascent Rider Jersey at the Warm Up Ride #2.
EVENT INFORMATION: 2022 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience
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.
Date: Saturday 19 November 2022 – Sunday 20 November 2022
Start and Finish Venue: Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University
Start Time: 08:00
Event Format: Two-Day Stage Race for individual riders
Categories, Distances & Entry Fee:
Full Marathon
Age: 18+
Entry Fee: R1600.00
Distance Day 1: +-45km
Distance Day 2: +-48km
Half Marathon
Age: 18+
Entry Fee: R1400.00
Distance Day 1: +-29km
Distance Day 2: +-31km
Tented Village Party Package: 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. R1,300.00 for two nights.
Entries Open: Friday 05 August 2022
Entries Close: Tuesday 15 November 2022 or once full capacity has been reached
The entry fee includes:
• An exclusive First Ascent Rider Jersey.
• A Finisher Tee
• Finisher Medal
• Free massages on Saturday and Sunday
• Access to world class routes that are usually not open to the public
• Spectacular on route experience
• A light breakfast with coffee on both days
• A scrumptious lunch on both days (spit braai on Saturday and a beef sirloin steak braai on Sunday)
• Complimentary drinks and refreshments
• Well stocked water points (on route and in the race village)
• Live entertainment (on route and in the race village)
• Access to a fantastic Chill Area and the Savanna Oasis Bar
• Access to the complimentary Savanna Bike Park & Wash
• Access to hot showers
• An impressive selection of gifts from our sponsors including Savanna, THIRSTI and Pickle Juice.
• Fun sponsor competitions and giveaways
CHARITY SUPPORT: The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience proudly supports the Stellenbosch Trail Fund.
ROUTE INFORMATION: 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 Full Marathon and a Half Marathon. The Full Marathon caters for mountain bikers that possess a moderate level of fitness and experience, while the Half Marathon is the perfect event for mountain bikers that are looking to have a fun experience on route. For more information visit https://www.stillwatersports.com/news/mountain-bikers-gear-up-for-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-sas-mtb-party-of-the-year/
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: 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.
DRESS UP COMPETITION: 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 000 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/
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For more information or to enter the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience please email entries@stillwatersports.com or visit www.stillwatersports.com.
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