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<\/a> Nicolette Griffioen in action on the mountain bike leg of the 2016 Fedhealth XTERRA Buffelspoort. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cWe are excited to once again kick off the XTERRA Racing Season at Buffelspoort Dam,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. \u201cOur course designers have been hard at work over the Festive Season ensuring that only the best routes form part of the XTERRA experience. Entrants can look forward to an exciting challenge that incorporates magnificent routes and spectacular scenery.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to Hendrico Burger, Fedhealth XTERRA Race Director, the 2017 routes feature some exciting upgrades. \u201cThe first half of the XTERRA mountain bike (MTB) course will be more challenging and will include a +- 3km steep technical climb with a +- 230m ascent. The second half of the MTB course will be faster and less technical. Route highlights will include spectacular views from different vantage points on top of the plateau. The trail run route will feature a long, steep climb to the top of the plateau, with a new decent towards the Buffelspoort Dam.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe XTERRA Lite MTB course will be tackled in reverse, giving XTERRA regulars a new challenge,\u201d continues Burger. \u201cThe XTERRA Lite trail run course has undergone some exciting changes. Entrants can look forward to a fun challenge.
The XTERRA Lite is well suited to newcomers to the sport.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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