{"id":19786,"date":"2015-06-24T06:45:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-24T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2015\/06\/24\/stillwater-sports-launches-mtb-festival-in-the-western-cape-r2818\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T14:28:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T14:28:41","slug":"stillwater-sports-launches-mtb-festival-in-the-western-cape-r2818","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/stillwater-sports-launches-mtb-festival-in-the-western-cape-r2818\/","title":{"rendered":"Stillwater Sports launches MTB Festival in the Western Cape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Local sports marketing specialist, Stillwater Sports is excited to welcome its newest arrival, the ISUZU MTB Festival Cape Town, to its already extensive stable of mountain bike events.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10557600-1435128227-1.jpg\" data-fileid=\"553251\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"553251\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-10557600-1435128227.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10557600-1435128227-1.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to Alexa Cunningham, Stillwater Sports MTB Events Manager, the ISUZU MTB Festival will be the ideal family weekend, celebrating all things MTB related. \u201cThe festival will kick off on the Saturday with the ISUZU Enduro Ride, an enduro-type event that will feature two timed sections and consist of a hill climb and descent. The ISUZU Team Relay is guaranteed to appeal to everyone from families to corporate businesses and MTB\/multisport clubs. ISUZU\u2019s 4&#215;4 Off Road Academy will offer demonstrations and drive experiences, while ISUZU\u2019s MTB Team Coach, Joanna Dobinson will host free skills sessions\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJunior MTB enthusiasts can also look forward to a fun-filled weekend like no other,\u201d continues Cunningham. \u201cIn addition to having access to the pump track the entire weekend, they will also be able to take part in the Fedhealth Kids Events that will feature a 500m, 1.5km and 5km race. On Sunday riders can enjoy a Marathon, Half Marathon and 15km Fun Ride on safe, manicured trails with Table Mountain and Lions Head visible in the distance\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;ISUZU is proud to be associated with the inaugural ISUZU MTB Festival,\u201d says Mlungisi Nonkonyana, ISUZU Brand Manager. \u201cWe look forward to welcoming families, mountain bikers and 4&#215;4 enthusiasts of all ages, to the Tygerberg Mountain Bike Trails&#8221;.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<strong>EVENT INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, 05 September 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start &amp; Finish Venue: Meerendal Wine Estate<\/p>\n<p>Event: ISUZU Enduro Ride<\/p>\n<p>Event: ISUZU 5km Team Relay<\/p>\n<p>Event: ISUZU Off-Road 4&#215;4 Academy Experience &amp; Demo<\/p>\n<p>Event: ISUZU MTB Skills Coaching Session<\/p>\n<p>Event: Fedhealth Kids Events: 500m, 1.5km and 5km<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, 06 September 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start &amp; Finish Venue: Meerendal Wine Estate<\/p>\n<p>Event: Fedhealth MTB Challenge: 15km Fun Ride<\/p>\n<p>Event: Fedhealth MTB Challenge: +- 35km<\/p>\n<p>Event: Fedhealth MTB Challenge: +- 60km\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Local sports marketing specialist, Stillwater Sports is excited to welcome its newest arrival, the ISUZU MTB Festival Cape Town, to its already extensive stable of mountain bike events. 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