Junior mountain bikers will get to cycle up a storm in the Winelands at the 8th annual Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event, which will take place at a spectacular new venue, Root44 between Somerset West and Stellenbosch on Saturday 9 September.
The Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event is a standout feature on the South African mountain biking calendar, offering an exciting experience for young riders aged 1 to 13. Junior MTB enthusiasts can select from three options: a 500 m course for age 0 to 5, a 1,5 km route for age 6 to 9, and a thrilling 5 km track for age 10 to 13.
Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports, remarks: “The Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event sets the perfect tone for an incredible weekend of mountain biking. Designed for junior mountain bikers aged one to 13, the action commences with an enjoyable 500 m ride, followed by a captivating 1,5 km ride and an exhilarating 5 km ride. Rather than focus on competition, this event encourages participants to embrace the outdoors, engage in physical activity and create unforgettable memories with their families and friends. Please note that no timing will be recorded. We can’t wait to see South Africa’s future stars in action at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event.”
Says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer: “It’s never too early to help our kids to adopt healthy habits, such as doing regular exercise. And what better way to achieve this than by getting the whole family together on their bikes at the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge? So we hope to see many young faces in Stellenbosch for the kids’ races; come and enjoy the weekend with Mom and Dad, and show us what you’ve got!”
Event information:
Saturday 9 September
- Event: 15 km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Fun Ride)
- Start time: 08:00
- Entry fee: R225
- Event: Fedhealth Kids MTB (not timed) Distances: 500 m/1-5 years of age, 1,5 km/6-9 years of age and 5 km/10-13 years of age.
- Start time: 10:00
- Entry Fee: R100
Sunday 10 September
- Venue: Root 44
- Event: ± 60 km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Marathon) at 08:00
- Entry fee: R475 per rider (excludes CSA License)
- Event: ±30 km Fedhealth MTB Challenge (Half Marathon) at 08:30
- Entry fee: R375 per rider (excludes CSA License)
- CSA Temporary Licence: R60
- Entries close: Monday 4 September
The entry fee includes an exclusive technical-event T-shirt (Fedhealth Kids MTB Events included), a drawstring bag, and medals will be awarded to all finishers.
Fedhealth members can enter free of charge simply by typing in their membership number when entering online.
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.
For more information and/or to enter the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge, visit www.stillwatersports.com or email entries@stillwatersports.com.
