Events Bot Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Event Name: Fedhealth MTB ChallengeWhen: 7 September 2019 - 8 September 2019Where: Retreat Boschendal, Western CapeCategory: MTBThe Fedhealth MTB Challenge will take place in September, at the picturesque Boschendal Farm (The Retreat), between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Over the course of two days, riders of all ages will have the opportunity to experience some unbelievable riding over the superb, flowing trails of this scenic wine farm and the beautiful Banhoek conservancy. In addition, the occasion includes an array of activities to ensure a great family-style ‘breakaway from the everyday’. Boschendal is famous for their picnics (make sure you book yours in advance), quality wines and wine tastings. The Fedhealth MTB Challenge will also offer free massage zones, rider goody bags and giveaways for entrants, plus loads of lucky draws and prizes to be doled out on the day. With all of this happening under sunny South African skies and amidst an unbeatable atmosphere, the Fedhealth MTB Challenge promises to once again be an affair to remember! EVENT FAST FACTS Date: 07 & 08 September 2019Venue: Retreat, Boschendal, StellenboschFormat: Two Day MTB RaceDistances: Marathon (60km); Half Marathon (30km); Family Ride (15km); Kids Ride (500m / 1,5km / 5km)Entry Fees: R375; R275; R175; R100Start Time: From 08h00 (according to batched starts)Entries close: Tuesday, 03 September 2019 Go to Event Page
ChrisF Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Maybe some clarity on the "age groups" vs "family rides" ? Maritz is 8 years old and is thus "restricted" to the 1,5km ride .... R100 to do 1,5km ? He typically does 10 to 15km rides, so certainly NOT interested in 1,5km. Even at the SPUR league they do more than double that distance, and yet more when you add the practice laps. Then there is also mention and costs for a 15km "family ride", but I seem to miss the details of when this ride happens ....
Rudii Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Also not very clear what is happening on which day. Which day is the MTB races taking place?
SeaBee Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) Maybe I'm just missing something - well I obviously am - but how does this 2-day ride work? Results of last year only shows one day, the routes for all distances only have one map... do you ride the same route two days in a row or what? At least contemplating this, but with Cape Town Marathon the following week, it may not be the wisest... Edit - sorry, I now see that it's two days covering different distances, not a multi-day event. Edited June 21, 2019 by SeaBee
milky4130 Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Also not very clear what is happening on which day. Which day is the MTB races taking place?1 day event only. Kiddies day on the Saturday & adults racing on the Sunday. It been like that for years now. Rudii 1
milky4130 Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Maybe some clarity on the "age groups" vs "family rides" ? Maritz is 8 years old and is thus "restricted" to the 1,5km ride .... R100 to do 1,5km ? He typically does 10 to 15km rides, so certainly NOT interested in 1,5km. Even at the SPUR league they do more than double that distance, and yet more when you add the practice laps. Then there is also mention and costs for a 15km "family ride", but I seem to miss the details of when this ride happens ....Its on the website
Sbloomer Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Is there an lower age limit to the family/fun ride? The kids race is really arb considering my son who is 8 happily rides more than 20km ChrisF 1
ChrisF Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Its on the websiteFamily Ride.JPG Thank you .... missed the last line ... Do you possibly know if there is an age limit to participate in the "Family ride" ? May 8 year olds take part in this ride ?
Rouxenator Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) Really loved this last year, ran the 1.5km behind my daughter on the Saturday and did the long ride on Sunday - what a challenge that was! Sadly it is the same weekend as Wolseley so I'll be heading out there this year. Edited June 30, 2019 by Rouxenator
dannygirl Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Is the longer routes on the Sunday (which is actually 8 September, and not 7 September as per their website?). Then one can ride Wolseley or Piket-Bo-Berg on the Saturday and Fedhealth on the Sunday? I find the info on their website very confusing... DieselnDust 1
DieselnDust Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 you have to go through the entry process to determine the date. last year the long route was the Saturday
Skubarra Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 you have to go through the entry process to determine the date. last year the long route was the Saturday are you sure? Usually the kids are on Saturday? I remember because last year the announcer at the kids race told us the Springboks just won the All Blacks in NZ and I thought he was joking...
Rouxenator Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Shorter kids races on the Saturday and the longer ones on the Sunday from what I recall.
Robbie Stewart Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 Shorter kids races on the Saturday and the longer ones on the Sunday from what I recall. Now that we have cleared up the confusion as to when the short and long people ride, when do the tall folks get to take a spin? MORNE 1
DieselnDust Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 are you sure? Usually the kids are on Saturday? I remember because last year the announcer at the kids race told us the Springboks just won the All Blacks in NZ and I thought he was joking...ya i had to go check my results, the adults rides take place on the Sunday. My bad, apologies
DieselnDust Posted August 27, 2019 Posted August 27, 2019 Oooh and this should be fun.... There's a 60km E-bike marathon class as well <ducks behind the desk> Skubarra 1
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