{"id":17497,"date":"2016-10-17T13:25:00","date_gmt":"2016-10-17T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/10\/17\/pennypinchers-origin-of-trails-returns-to-stellenbosch-r5703\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:34:10","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:34:10","slug":"pennypinchers-origin-of-trails-returns-to-stellenbosch-r5703","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/pennypinchers-origin-of-trails-returns-to-stellenbosch-r5703\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails returns to Stellenbosch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 4th annual Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails two day mountain bike (MTB) stage race will return to the picturesque City of Oaks on Saturday, 03 and Sunday, 04 December 2016.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-76456300-1476710689.jpg\" data-fileid=\"822323\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"822323\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-76456300-1476710689.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-76456300-1476710689.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">South Africa\u2019s elite mountain bikers taking it easy on route, enjoying the sport of mountain biking at the 2015 Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails two day mountain bike (MTB) stage race. Photo Credit: Tobias Ginsberg<\/span><\/p>\n<p>An individual two-day mountain bike stage race, the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails combines a vast network of world class trails with beauty and exclusivity. Entrants are given a \u201conce a year\u201d opportunity to experience a spectacular combination of single-tracks in the pristine setting of the Stellenbosch Winelands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStellenbosch is a mountain biking mecca,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. \u201cAfter an intense season of racing we are excited to treat mountain bikers to an event that celebrates the fun side of mountain biking. Whether an elite or social rider, all sporting enthusiasts are invited to enjoy their favorite sport in a social setting with family and friend.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Event information:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Stage One: Saturday, 03 December 2016<\/strong><br \/>Distance: +-65km or +-35km<br \/>Start Time: 07:00 in seeded batch starts, starting with 65km race<br \/>Start Venue: Hofmeyer Hall, Church Street, Stellenbosch<br \/>Finish Venue: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stage Two: Sunday, 04 December 2016 <\/strong><br \/>Distance: +-60km or +-30km<br \/>Start Time: 07:00 in seeded batch starts, starting with 65km race<br \/>Start &amp; Finish Venue: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Entry Fees:<\/h2>\n<p>Starting and finishing in Stellenbosch on both days, riders can choose between three entry options.<\/p>\n<p>Option 1: Long (65km and 60km) R1050.00<br \/>Option 2: Medium (65km and 30km) R950.00<br \/>Option 3: Short (35km and 30km) R850.00<\/p>\n<p>Follow us on Twitter: @OriginOfTrails<br \/>Like our Facebook page: Stillwater MTB Events<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to enter the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails please contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045, email entries@stillwatersports.com or visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 4th annual Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails two day mountain bike (MTB) stage race will return to the picturesque City of Oaks on Saturday, 03 and Sunday, 04 December 2016. 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