Otjihavera’s team event launched

The Rock & Rut mountain bike club this week proudly launched the 2018 FNB Otjihavera Experience, presented by Land Rover and Windhoek Light.This two-day stage event will be held from 10-12 August at Midgard Country Estate, with the gruelling slopes and descents of the Otjihavera Mountains known as a real test. The two-person team format has categories for men’s, women’s and mixed teams.National cyclist Xavier Papo is a regular participant and finished third in last year’s elite category with team-mate Tjipe Murangi. Papo says: “I look forward to this year’s Otjihavera and I hope that I can win it this time. It’s a great race and I have done it a few years, finishing on the podium twice.“I really enjoyed last year as it was different and much tougher. This race teaches you to push yourself, especially on the first day; which can be very gruelling. I want to encourage all riders of this year’s Otjihavera to come prepared and I want to wish them success. It really is an awesome race.”Gordon Pokolo, sponsorship manager at FNB Namibia, wished all riders the best of luck and commented that mountain biking was much like life with numerous ups and downs.“Going downhill is easy and fast and fun. But it’s only the exhausting uphill grind that makes the descent so gratifying. And just like Otjihavera, life pushes our boundaries where taking risks is essential to our growth and vitality.” Pokolo added that team camaraderie and spirit were some of the many reasons why this sport was so loved. “It is the spirit of partnership, even among the sponsors, that makes First National Bank a proud backer of this great initiative.” Ekkehard Friedrich of the Rock & Rut mountain bike club said: “The race has grown from 40 participants in its maiden year 2006 to 105 teams of two last year. Over 90 teams have already entered this year, promising some exciting racing across rugged mountain ranges.”New and exciting changes to this year’s race include: • There will be a non-compulsory prologue event on Friday evening, 10 August. This will consist of a timed time-trail around the Midgard Country Lodge area and Game Park. • Land Rover Hill – a timed competition for the steepest climb on the route.• This year the Windhoek Light Tented Race Village will be set up on the Midgard premises for rider accommodation. This will create the look and feel to be similar to some of the larger multistage events internationally.• In addition to the beer tent, the special kid’s entertainment will be added for spectators of all ages.

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