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<\/a><\/p>\nThe FNB W2W MTB Adventure is a three day MTB Stage Race that will start in Somerset West and finish in Onrus (just outside of Hermanus). What makes \u201cTeam ISUZU 1\u201d so interesting is that neither team member comes from a mountain biking background. Alec Riddle is known for his spectacular performance at the 2011 World Half Ironman in Las Vegas where he took gold in the 50+ Age Category, while Sibusiso Vilane is one of South Africa\u2019s top mountaineers. <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I think of ISUZU, I think of new horizons and living life to the full,\u201d says Riddle. \u201cISUZU enables me to do just that and I am extremely grateful to them for the opportunity to participate in this great event. I\u2019ve been doing a little cross training to keep myself fit through the winter, but the month of October will require lots of MTB training, as it\u2019s quite a demanding and specialised field. I met Sibusiso for the first time earlier this year. I have read up on all of his achievements; what an achiever! I feel honoured to partner with such a great guy and I look forward to tapping into his great mind and humour. With regard to our team strength, I think that both Sibusiso and I live a life of \u2018no limitations\u2019. We\u2019re continuously striving to better ourselves, so there will be lots of passion, commitment and perseverance the weekend of the FNB W2W. Hopefully that will make up for the fact that both of us are novices in this field. I am looking forward to great teamwork, the challenges, meeting new people and the scenery. I\u2019m also really looking forward to the finish as it\u2019ll be my first visit to Hermanus,\u201d says Riddle.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am in awe of Alec\u2019s achievements and am delighted to be teaming up with him. He will have to carry me though and that is why I like him,\u201d laughs Vilane. \u201cThis will be my first ever MTB event, but like they say there is a first time for everything. I am honored to be an ISUZU ambassador and am very grateful for their willingness to sponsor my participation in the FNB W2W. Although having started late in my life, I have a strong desire for adventure. Earlier this year I took part in my very first three day stage trail run, the ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun complements of event organizers, Stillwater Sport & Entertainment. Now I\u2019ll get the opportunity to complete my very first three day stage MTB event. I am very proud of what I have done and am really looking forward to what I have yet to try and do. I am looking forward to an enjoyable three days on a mountain bike. It is sure to be a memorable event,\u201d says Vilane.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 FNB WINES2WHALES MTB ADVENTURE: Friday, 01 November 2013 until Sunday, 03 November 2013<\/p>\n
\u00b7 FNB WINES2WHALES MTB RIDE: Monday, 04 November 2013 until Wednesday, 06 November 2013<\/p>\n
\u00b7 FNB WINES2WHALES MTB RACE: Friday, 08 November 2013 until Sunday, 10 November 2013<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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