Stellenbosch – Stage one of the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails kicked off in Stellenbosch today (Friday, 27 November 2015). Each year leading mountain bikers welcome the opportunity to relax and enjoy the trails at South Africa’s mountain bike party of the year.
SA Cross Country Champion, Cherie Vale relished the opportunity to take it easy out on route. “It’s extremely important that there is a balance between racing and having fun. Today was absolutely stunning. I got the opportunity to make new friends, catch up with old friends and enjoy the scenery. Being able to take a step back and take it all in is so special. I am really looking forward to riding the trails at Bartinney Wine Estate tomorrow.”
“Today was very cool,” says Candice Neethling. “This was my first ride back. It was hard, but very enjoyable. I’ll approach stage two in the same way, totally go out and have fun.”
Starting in Church Street and finishing at the picturesque Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, long course riders took on a +-60km course that featured a 1750m elevation, while short course riders tamed a +- 31km course that featured an 850m elevation.
After a fun day out on route, mountain bikers could either relax in the Windhoek Light Bar Area or the ISUZU Chill Zone.
STAGE TWO: Saturday, 28 November 2015
Long Course: +-65km / Elevation 1700m and single track 17.1km
Short Course: +- 34km / Elevation 1000m
Start Time: 07:00 in seeded batch starts, starting with 65km race
Start Venue: Hofmeyer Hall, Church Street, Stellenbosch
Finish Venue: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
STELLENBOSCH ROAD CLOSURES: Church Street between Andringa and Ryneveldt will be closed both days from 05h00 – 07h45. There will also be rolling road closures on route.
Win a Specialized Bicycle: One lucky Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails entrant will go home with a 2016 Specialized 6 Fattie (Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp 6 Fattie for men or a Specialized Rhyme FSR Comp 6 Fattie for women). The winner will have to be present during prize giving on the Saturday to claim his/her prize.
The Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails supports the Aitsa Aftercare Centre. The children will show their support on route by singing, blowing vuvuzelas and serving locally made koeksisters and/or vetkoek at the water point in Kylemore.
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For more information on the Aitsa Aftercare Centre visit http://aitsa.org/ For more information on the Pennypinchers Origin Of Trails please contact Stillwater Sports on 086 138 3591, email [email protected] or visit www.stillwatersports.com.
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