Nine development riders from the BMT Mountain Bike (MTB) Academy in Stellenbosch will be seen in action at the second annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge at the picturesque Meerendal Wine Estate (Durbanville) on Sunday, 04 September 2016.
(from left to right): Shaun Mtintsina, Thando Nthuthu, Baphelele Mbobo, Bongani Bhusakhwe, Luyanda Thobigunya and Thando Klass will represent the BMT MTB Academy at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge in September. Photo Credit: BMT MTB Academy
Started in 2015, the goal of the Academy was to encourage Kayamandi residents to participate in sport, get outdoors and challenge themselves.
“We currently have ten members,” says Chris Norton of the BMT MTB Academy. “Our youngest member is fifteen, while our oldest member is thirty-two. Our members have always been great people, the Academy has just taught them teamwork and dedication, while giving them a goal. Each rider has the opportunity, through sport, to improve physically and mentally.”
“We take part in at least ten races per year,” continues Norton. “Stillwater Sports does an amazing job in assisting us with race entries. We specifically entered the Fedhealth MTB Challenge because we thrive on challenges. Being based in Stellenbosch, we don’t often get the opportunity to experience the awesome MTB trails in Durbanville. We’re looking forward to testing our skills and learning a few new lessons out on route.”
“I’ve been a member of the BMT MTB Academy for two years,” says team captain, Thando Nthuthu. “I enjoy the sport of mountain biking because it keeps me fit and is always a challenge with technical terrain. After a good training session I always feel as if I can defeat all of life’s challenges. I enjoy being part of the BMT Academy because of the team spirit. I have the opportunity to train and race with friends. My goal at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge will be to podium in my age group.”
“At Fedhealth we’re driven by the ethos that ‘Family takes care of family’. That’s why it is especially great to know that the Fedhealth MTB Challenge also provides our broader South African family with an exciting opportunity to develop and test their skills – the Academy riders being a case in point,” says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer.
Event Information:
Saturday, 03 September 2016
Time: 13:00
Event: Fedhealth Kids MTB Events: 500m, 1.5km and 5km Fun Rides
Entry Fee: R70
Sunday, 04 September 2016
Time: 08:00
Event: 35km Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Entry Fee: R200 per rider (excludes CSA License)
Time: 08:30
Event: 65km Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Entry Fee: R300 per rider (excludes CSA License)
Time: 09:00
Event: 15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Entry Fee: R150 per rider
A special exhibitor’s area in the festival village will give entrants and visitors the perfect opportunity to see the latest product and gear on offer.
EXCITING NEWS: Fedhealth members will be pleased to hear that they can enter free of charge by typing in their membership number when entering online.
Fedhealth Kids entries will receive a medal at the finish, a sweet treat and a Fedhealth branded gift.
Fedhealth MTB Challenge entries (15km, 35km and 65km) will receive:
- A medal to all finishers
- The first 1000 entrants will receive a stunning event t-shirt
- A Fedhealth massage (this will work on a first come first serve basis)
- Access to the MTB Exhibitors Area
- An awesome Fedhealth branded gift
- Trophies and prize money for overall winners in the 35km and 65km only.
- A chance to win amazing lucky drawn prizes compliments of our sponsors
- With an array of food stalls serving up mouth-watering treats combined with Meerendal’s award winning wines and live music, participants and spectators will be spoiled for choice!
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