{"id":64422,"date":"2023-08-21T09:48:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T07:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=64422"},"modified":"2023-08-23T14:53:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T12:53:29","slug":"fedhealth-mtb-challenge-prize-purse-announced-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-prize-purse-announced-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Fedhealth MTB Challenge Prize Purse announced for 2023!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In addition to welcoming a fantastic new venue at Root44 (Stellenbosch) on Saturday, 09 and Sunday 10 September 2023, the 8<sup>th<\/sup> annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge will also boast a R36&nbsp;000.00 Prize Purse for riders that have entered the iconic <strong>Marathon (+- 60km)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f34acb47aef&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f34acb47aef\" class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2396\" height=\"1598\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64423\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-1.jpg 2396w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-1-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2396px) 100vw, 2396px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to present a prize pool of R36,000.00 for the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge Marathon,&#8221; says <strong><em>Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the event<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cTaking place on the Sunday, the leading male and female participants will each be rewarded with R7000.00. A prize of R5000.00 awaits the runners-up, while third-place finishers will collect R3000.00 each. Prize money has also been allocated to the top three performers across the following Age Categories: Sub Vet Men and Women, Vet Men and Women, and Master Men and Women.\u201d<strong><u><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f34acb47f24&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f34acb47f24\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-2-1400x934.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64424\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-2-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-2.jpg 1843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;While the Fedhealth MTB Challenge provides a fantastic opportunity for active families to bond, it also presents a formidable test for competitive mountain bikers,&#8221; adds Meyer. &#8220;We look forward to witnessing competitive racing at the front of the field, but our greatest excitement lies in the prospect of hosting two days filled with exciting mountain biking as we cater for enthusiasts from all age groups. Don&#8217;t miss your chance to be part of the experience \u2013 secure your place on the starting line by registering today.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/fedhealth-mtb-challenge-prize-purse\/?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Prize Breakdown<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong><strong>:&nbsp; <\/strong>2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Saturday, 09 September 2023<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Venue:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Root44, Stellenbosch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Event:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Ride)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Start Time:<\/strong> 08:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Entry Fee: <\/strong>R225.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Event:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fedhealth Kids MTB Events:<\/strong>&nbsp; <em>not timed<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distances:<\/strong> 500m \/ 1 \u2013 5 years of age 1.5km \/ 6 \u2013 9 years of age 5km \/ 10 \u2013 13 years of age<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Start Time: <\/strong>from 10:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong> R100.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Sunday, 10 September 2023<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Venue:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Root 44, Stellenbosch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Event:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+- 60km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Marathon)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Time:<\/strong><\/td><td>08:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R475.00<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Event:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>+-30km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Half Marathon)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Time:<\/strong><\/td><td>08:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R375.00<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>per rider (excludes CSA License)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CSA Temp Licence:<\/strong><\/td><td>R60.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entries Open:<\/strong><\/td><td>Wednesday 28 June 2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monday 04 September 2023<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f34acb48415&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f34acb48415\" class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2533\" height=\"1689\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64425\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-3.jpg 2533w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-3-1400x934.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2022-Fedhealth-MTB-Challenge-by-Chris-Hitchcock-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2533px) 100vw, 2533px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The entry fee includes:<\/strong><br>\u2022 an exclusive technical event t-shirt (Fedhealth Kids MTB Events included)<br>\u2022 a drawstring bag<br>\u2022 medals will be awarded to all finishers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FREE ENTRY: <\/strong>Fedhealth members can enter free of charge \u2013 simply by typing in their membership number when entering online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHARITY SUPPORT:<\/strong> When entering online, mountain biking enthusiasts can show their support for The Kindness Collaboration, the chosen charity of this fun-filled family event. Founded by Fedhealth and Operation Healing Hands (OHH), The Kindness Collaboration offers much needed support to South Africans who cannot afford quality medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook: Fedhealth Medical Aid \/ @root44stellenbosch \/ Stillwater MTB Events<br>Instagram: @fedhealthmed \/ @root44stellenbosch \/ @stillwater_mtb_events<br>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c5d7e7\">For more information on Root44 please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/root44.co.za\/?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.root44.co.za<\/a>. For more information and\/or to enter the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stillwatersports.com\/?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.stillwatersports.com<\/a> or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to welcoming a fantastic new venue at Root44 (Stellenbosch) on Saturday, 09 and Sunday 10 September 2023, the 8th annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge will also boast a R36&nbsp;000.00 Prize Purse for riders that have entered the iconic Marathon (+- 60km). &#8220;We are thrilled to present a prize pool of R36,000.00 for the 2023 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":64423,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[536],"featured_location":[338],"class_list":["post-64422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-fedhealth-mtb-challenge","featured_location-bottom-row"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64422"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64422\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64451,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64422\/revisions\/64451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64422"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=64422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}