{"id":16655,"date":"2017-06-07T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2017\/06\/07\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-welcomes-new-venue-r6627\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T06:44:14","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T06:44:14","slug":"fedhealth-mtb-challenge-welcomes-new-venue-r6627","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-welcomes-new-venue-r6627\/","title":{"rendered":"Fedhealth MTB Challenge welcomes new venue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The beautiful Boschendal Wine Estate has come on board as the new venue for the 2017 Fedhealth MTB Challenge on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 September.<\/p>\n<p>Mountain bikers of all ages can look forward to the estate\u2019s spectacular, well-designed mountain bike tracks as well as wholesome family fun and gorgeous scenery.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-83943500-1496819948.jpg\" data-fileid=\"975448\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"975448\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-83943500-1496819948.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-83943500-1496819948.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Mountain bikers enjoying the Boschendal routes. Photo Credit: Hayden Brown Photography<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Just a 45-minute drive from Cape Town, the Boschendal venue also promises ample parking and plenty of accommodation in the surrounding area, so that MTB families can make a weekend of it. One aspect of the event that hasn\u2019t changed however, is that it is still organised by well-known sporting events company Stillwater Sports, ensuring that entrants will enjoy all the family-friendly amenities they\u2019ve come to expect from the event.<\/p>\n<p>As far as terrain is concerned, mountain bikers are in for a treat. Boschendal boasts unspoilt MTB trails that include well-maintained single track, mountainside jeep track and some farm road, making it the ideal venue for cyclists of all ages and skills sets. Riders can expect some sweet riding, panoramic single track with sweeping berms and table tops.<\/p>\n<p>Says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer: \u201cFedhealth is all about family, and as such it\u2019s only fitting that the Fedhealth MTB Challenge encourages family participation. So get those entries in \u2013 we are giving away picnic baskets filled with delicious food to the first 100 members who enter the event. Also, remember that entry is free to Fedhealth members!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1685, Boschendal Wine Estate is one of the oldest farms in South Africa. The farm has grown with the passing centuries into a cherished source of wholesome produce, great wines and happy memories.<\/p>\n<p>With plenty of mountain biking challenges, heaps of family fun and a scenic day out of the city, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge is a not-to-be-missed event on the 2017 fitness and social calendar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Event Information:<\/h2>\n<p>Celebrating its 3rd anniversary in 2017, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge caters for MTB enthusiasts of all ages. Junior mountain bikers can take part in the Fedhealth Kids MTB Events on Saturday, while Sunday is reserved for the more senior mountain bikers who can choose between a +-15km, +- 28km or +-60km route.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, 16 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: 11:00<br \/>Event: Fedhealth Kids MTB Events:<br \/>500m \/ 0 \u2013 5 years of age \/ 11:00<br \/>1.5km \/ 6 \u2013 9 years of age \/ 11:15<br \/>5km \/ 10 \u2013 13 years of age \/ 11:30<\/p>\n<p>Entry Fee: R100<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, 17 September 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time: 08:00<br \/>Event: +- 60km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Marathon)<br \/>Entry Fee: R350 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/p>\n<p>Time: 08:30<br \/>Event: +- 28km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Half Marathon)<br \/>Entry Fee: R250 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/p>\n<p>Time: 09:00<br \/>Event: 15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Race)<br \/>Entry Fee: R150 per rider<\/p>\n<p>REMEMBER: Fedhealth members can enter free of charge \u2013 simply by typing in their membership number when entering online!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/event\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge\/\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ENTRIES ARE OPEN<\/strong><\/a> for the 2017 Fedhealth MTB Challenge.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The beautiful Boschendal Wine Estate has come on board as the new venue for the 2017 Fedhealth MTB Challenge on Saturday, 16 and Sunday, 17 September. 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