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The 9th annual Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience will treat mountain bikers to the best trails on offer in the City of Oaks this coming Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022. Photo: Chris Hitchcock / Tobias Ginsberg / Rizqua Barnes

The 9th annual Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience will treat mountain bikers to the best trails on offer in the City of Oaks this coming Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November 2022.

Affectionately dubbed SA’s ‘MTB Party of the Year’, the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience highlights the ‘fun side’ of mountain biking. Instead of racing, entrants are encouraged to enjoy the routes while taking in the views. Mountain bikers can look forward to experiencing a vast network of world-class and exclusive trails while celebrating the origin of SA mountain biking.

Live Entertainment: In addition to spectacular routes and fantastic on route entertainment that goes against the norm, entrants can also look forward to live performances by award winning South African Stand-Up Comedian Dalin Oliver. Oliver will perform during Race Pack Collection on Friday (at 18:00) and during the Pub Ride on Saturday (at 20:30).

EVENT INFORMATION: 2022 Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience

Race Pack Collection:

Venue: Coetzenburg, University of Stellenbosch

Date: Friday 18 November 2022
Time: 14:00 – 19:00

Date: Saturday 19 November 2022
Time: 06:00 – 08:00

Event Day:

Date: Saturday 19 November 2022 – Sunday 20 November 2022
Start and Finish Venue: Coetzenburg Stellenbosch University
Start Time: 08:00
Event Format: Two-Day Stage Race for individual riders

Categories, Distances & Entry Fee:

Full Marathon
Age: 18+
Entry Fee: R1600.00
Distance Day 1: +-45km
Distance Day 2: +-48km

Half Marathon
Age: 18+
Entry Fee: R1400.00
Distance Day 1: +-29km
Distance Day 2: +-31km

Tented Village Party Package: includes tented accommodation, weekend meals and drinks, exclusive Pub Ride through Stellenbosch, and access to the MTB Party of the Year function on Saturday evening. R1,300.00 for two nights.

Accommodation: For the first time since the event’s inception there is a Tented Village Party Package for those riders that would like to make the most of the event by staying over in the Festival Village. The Tented Village Party Package includes tented accommodation, weekend meals and drinks, an exclusive Pub Ride through Stellenbosch, and access to the MTB Party of the Year function on Saturday evening.

The entry fee includes:
• An exclusive First Ascent Rider Jersey
• An exclusive First Ascent Finisher Tee
• Finisher Medal
• Free massages on Saturday and Sunday
• Access to world class routes that are usually not open to the public
• Spectacular on route experience
• A light breakfast with coffee on both days
• A scrumptious lunch on both days (spit braai on Saturday and a beef sirloin steak braai on Sunday)
• Complimentary drinks and refreshments
• Well stocked water points (on route and in the race village)
• Live entertainment (on route and in the race village)
• Access to a fantastic Chill Area and the Savanna Oasis Bar
• Access to the complimentary Savanna Bike Park
• Access to the complimentary Squirt Bike Wash
• Access to hot showers
• An impressive selection of gifts from our sponsors including Savanna, First Ascent, Fair Cape, Squirt and Pickle Juice
• Fun sponsor competitions and giveaways
• Specialized Tech Zone

Charity Support: The Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience proudly supports the Stellenbosch Trail Fund.

Dress Up Competition: Stage Two of the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience (Sunday 20 November) will be Dress Up Day. The two best dressed riders (x1 male and x1 female) will receive R10 000 in cash as well as ten cases of Savanna (each). For more information visit https://www.stillwatersports.com/news/r20-000-up-for-grabs-in-the-savanna-origin-of-trails-best-dressed-competition/

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For more information or to enter the Savanna Origin of Trails MTB Experience please email entries@stillwatersports.com or visit www.stillwatersports.com.

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