New venue announced for the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge
Fedhealth MTB Challenge entries open with the announcement of an exciting new venue in 2023.
Stillwater Sports, the organiser of one of Stellenbosch’s most exciting family-oriented mountain bike events, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge is excited to welcome Root44 as the new venue of this iconic event that will take place on Saturday, 09 and Sunday 10 September 2023. Online entries are officially open!
“We are thrilled to be hosting the Fedhealth MTB Challenge at the magnificent Root44 in 2023,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “I can’t think of a more appropriate venue to host this iconic family-oriented MTB event that caters for mountain biking enthusiasts of all ages. Starting on the Saturday, future stars between 1 – 13 years of age will get to test their skill at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Kids Event which consists of a fun-filled 500m, 1.5km or 5km event. Parents that would like to take part in an event with their children can sign up for the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Fun Ride (+-15km) that will also take place on the Saturday.”
“On Sunday the more serious riders will get the chance to test their mountain biking prowess at the Fedhealth MTB Challenge Marathon (±60km) and Half Marathon (±30km),” continues Meyer. “We invite families to get out of the house and enjoy an active day out on the trails with their loved ones. After working up an appetite look forward to indulging in a vast array of mouth-watering treats at the popular Root44 Market.”
Says Jeremy Yatt, Fedhealth Principal Officer: “Hosted at a brand-new venue this year, the 2023 Fedhealth MTB Challenge once again promises riders of all fitness and skills levels a fun day out in Stellenbosch. Bring your whole family and join us for great MTB trails, a festive atmosphere and warm hospitality. We hope to see you there!”
“It is an honor and a privilege to be associated with the Fedhealth MTB Challenge, an event that focuses on health, healthy living and family participation,” says Dax Louis Fraser Hunt, Root44 Owner. “Root44 is where friends become family and we see all the riders and visitors as our extended family. Situated between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, linking the Winelands MTB trails, Root44 is the perfect venue for the event with entrants being treated to the most incredible views on the day. With over 40 different food vendors, 22 local artists, an indoor kids play area and luxurious sit-down restaurant, entrants and guests will get a first-hand experience of our motto ‘Root44, where taste meets expectation’.”
Event Details
All of the events take place at the Root44 in Stellenbosch. The entrants will receive a drawstring bag, an exclusive technical T-shirt and every finisher will receive a medal. Fedhealth members can enter free of charge – simply by typing in their membership number when entering online!
Saturday, 9 September
15km Fedhealth MTB Challenge | This is a fun ride that starts at 8am; the entry fee is R225.
Fedhealth Kids MTB | This is an untimed event with various distances on offer. The 500m ride is for ages of 1-5 years old, the 1,5km is for ages 6-9 and the 5km distance is for 10-13-year-olds. The start time is 10am and the entry fee is R100.
Sunday, 10 September
60km Fedhealth MTB Challenge | This 60km marathon race starts at 8 am and carries an entry fee of R475; excluding the CSA license.
30km Fedhealth MTB Challenge | A 30km half marathon that starts at 08.30 and carries an entry fee of R375.
Learn more and enter here.