{"id":17890,"date":"2016-07-12T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/07\/12\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-supports-the-bmt-mtb-academy-r5172\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:56:43","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T07:56:43","slug":"fedhealth-mtb-challenge-supports-the-bmt-mtb-academy-r5172","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-supports-the-bmt-mtb-academy-r5172\/","title":{"rendered":"Fedhealth MTB Challenge supports the BMT MTB Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

\"ccs-62657-0-06716300-1468323093.jpg\"<\/a>(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<\/span><\/p>\n

Started in 2015, the goal of the Academy was to encourage Kayamandi residents to participate in sport, get outdoors and challenge themselves.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe currently have ten members,\u201d says Chris Norton of the BMT MTB Academy. \u201cOur 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.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cWe take part in at least ten races per year,\u201d continues Norton. \u201cStillwater 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\u2019t often get the opportunity to experience the awesome MTB trails in Durbanville. We\u2019re looking forward to testing our skills and learning a few new lessons out on route.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been a member of the BMT MTB Academy for two years,\u201d says team captain, Thando Nthuthu. \u201cI 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\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Fedhealth we\u2019re driven by the ethos that \u2018Family takes care of family\u2019. That\u2019s 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,\u201d says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer.<\/p>\n

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Event Information:<\/h2>\n

Saturday, 03 September 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 13:00
Event: Fedhealth Kids MTB Events: 500m, 1.5km and 5km Fun Rides
Entry Fee: R70<\/p>\n

Sunday, 04 September 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 08:00
Event: 35km Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Entry Fee: R200 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/p>\n

Time: 08:30
Event: 65km Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Entry Fee: R300 per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/p>\n

Time: 09:00
Event: 15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Entry Fee: R150 per rider<\/p>\n

A special exhibitor\u2019s area in the festival village will give entrants and visitors the perfect opportunity to see the latest product and gear on offer.<\/p>\n

EXCITING NEWS<\/strong>: Fedhealth members will be pleased to hear that they can enter free of charge by typing in their membership number when entering online.<\/p>\n

Fedhealth Kids entries will receive a medal at the finish, a sweet treat and a Fedhealth branded gift.<\/p>\n

Fedhealth MTB Challenge entries (15km, 35km and 65km) will receive:<\/p>\n