{"id":17819,"date":"2016-07-27T11:20:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T10:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/07\/27\/tala-wildlife-adventure-awaits-mountain-biking-families-amp-friends-r5291\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:52:54","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:52:54","slug":"tala-wildlife-adventure-awaits-mountain-biking-families-amp-friends-r5291","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/tala-wildlife-adventure-awaits-mountain-biking-families-amp-friends-r5291\/","title":{"rendered":"Tala wildlife adventure awaits mountain biking families &#038; friends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride remains a key attraction of the annual Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, which takes place at Eston Farmers\u2019 Club on Sunday 7 August, as mountain biking look to safely adventure through the spectacular wilderness of Tala Collection Private Game Reserve alongside family and friends.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-46123200-1469618541.jpg\" data-fileid=\"770706\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"770706\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-46123200-1469618541.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-46123200-1469618541.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">The 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride remains a key attraction of the annual Illovo Eston MTB Challenge as mountain bikers from across KZN take the opportunity to enjoy some time in the saddle amidst Tala Collection Private Game Reserve&#8217;s wide variety of wildlife and spectacular scenery. Anthony Grote\/ Gameplan Media<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While the sport\u2019s top snakes battle it out for the overall spoils in the 60km Illovo Eston Marathon \u2013 the feature race of the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge \u2013 scores of riders young and old are expected to enjoy a slower paced, family-orientated time in the saddle during the 18km exploration through Tala.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTala is unusual as a Private Game Reserve in that it does not practice a policy of exclusivity but rather encourages daily outings with family and friends,\u201d explains Tala Collection Private Game Reserve General Manager, Mike Nunan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThus the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, and the 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride in particular, fits perfectly into our philosophy of spending time with family in a safe conservation environment pursuing healthy activities,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-01519100-1469618541.jpg\" data-fileid=\"770705\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"770705\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-01519100-1469618541.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-01519100-1469618541.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Parents and their children are in for a bushveld mountain biking treat when they take on the trails and pathways of Tala Collection Private Game Reserve during the 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride at the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge at the Eston Farmers&#8217; Club on Sunday 7 August. Anthony Grote\/ Gameplan Media<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Parents and their children, novice mountain bikers and social weekend warriors alike all look forward to another chance to enjoy the bushveld\u2019s trails and pathways while spotting the reserve\u2019s variety of game from a distance, all in the safety of the Tala rangers\u2019 watch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTala has a long association with the Eston MTB Challenge and welcomes the opportunity to expose our reserve to the cyclists and supporters on race day again this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is all about family and friends enjoying themselves in a safe environment, all of which also contributes to our conservation efforts at Tala.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With the Illovo Eston MTB Challenge\u2019s four events \u2013 60km Illovo Eston Marathon, 40km aQuell\u00e9 Half Marathon, 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride and 10km Omnia Kids Ride \u2013 offering a wealth of off-road adventure options, Nunan urges friends and families to enjoy themselves and make a day of the trip to the Eston region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHave fun, be safe and respect the wonderful environment through which you cycle!\u201d encourages Nunan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd once you\u2019ve had a great time in the saddle, why not come visit us at Tala and enjoy a meal at Aloe Restaurant or a snack at the Rock Pools Tuck Shop?\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p>Families eager to take part in the 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge are encouraged to submit their entries online before 31 July\u2019s pre-entry closing date and take advantage of the event\u2019s family special of a 15% discount off entries of four or more riders.<\/p>\n<p>The 2016 Illovo Eston MTB Challenge takes place on Sunday, 7 August. Entries can be submitted via www.roag.co.za and more information can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.illovoestonmtb.co.za\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.illovoestonmtb.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 18km STIHL Tala Family Ride remains a key attraction of the annual Illovo Eston MTB Challenge, which takes place at Eston Farmers\u2019 Club on Sunday 7 August, as mountain biking look to safely adventure through the spectacular wilderness of Tala Collection Private Game Reserve alongside family and friends. 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