In 2014 well-known German mountain biker/triathlete Nico Pfitzenmaier conquered the FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic presented by ISUZU on his first attempt in an awe-inspiring time of 03 hours 38 minutes 25 seconds, over 7 minutes ahead of his closest rival. Pitzenmaier’s title defence on Saturday, 23 May 2015 is however bound to be more challenging when he goes up against the likes of Erik Kleinhans of Team RECM.
Nico Pfitzenmaier on his way to victory at the 2014 FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic presented by ISUZU at ATKV Buffelspoort (North West Province). // Photo Credit: Volume Photography.
“I had a lot of fun at the 2014 event,” says Pfitzenmaier. “The route offers a variety of fun single trails and a long, challenging and rough climb to the top of the “Monster,” followed by a fast descent. There were a lot of thorns, so my advice to riders would be to fill the stance levels in their mountain bike tyres. Also be sure to drink a lot of water as it is guaranteed to be hot. My goal will be to have fun on my new bike, while winning it again would be a bonus”.
EVENT INFORMATION: FNB Magalies Monster MTB Classic presented by ISUZU
DATE: Saturday, 23 May 2015
VENUE: ATKV Buffelspoort (North West Province)
DISTANCE, COST & START:
75km / R290 / 08h00
45km / R190 / 09h00
20km / R100 / 09h30
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45km & 75km / R35
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Each FNB Magalies Monster MTB entrant will receive a fantastic event t-shirt compliments of DHL Express, while all entrants will stand the chance to win either a magnificent Specialized Era Comp Carbon mountain bike for women or a Specialized Camber Comp Carbon for men.
Bliksem! 03h38m! That's impressive.