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Getting ready to brave the Buffelspoort Dam.
FeDhealth XteRRa BuffelspoortThe firST fedhealTh XTerra of The new year TakeS place aT Buffelspoort.
Buffelspoort
unique in its challenge due to high temperatures
and rugged, rocky terrain, the Fedhealth Xterra
Buffelspoort is the perfect start to a season of Xterra
events.
taking place at the Buffelspoort Dam in the magaliesberg, the
Fedhealth Xterra Buffelspoort boasts unmatched beauty and an
Xterra mountain bike course rated the toughest in the country. if
you want to test yourself against the best and the baddest, get to
the Fedhealth Xterra Buffelspoort.
Dates 20 January 2017 to 22 January 2017
Start and finish venue Buffelspoort Dam
distaNces
Fedhealth XTERRA FULL Buffelspoort
swim: 1,5km; mtB: 26km; run: 12km
Fedhealth Xterra LITE Buffelspoort
swim: 400m; mtB: 19km; run: 6km
Fedhealth Xterra BuFFelspoort
Event Date Start time
Fedhealth Xterra Kids Friday, 20 January 2017 16h00
Fedhealth Xterra Full saturday, 21 January 2017 08h00
Xterra trail run sunday, 22 January 2017 07h00
Fedhealth Xterra lite sunday, 22 January 2017 09h00
Xterra BuFFelspoort 2016 wiNNers
Men Bradley weiss • Women Nicolette Griffioen
Xterra BuFFelspoort lite 2016 wiNNers
Men Herbert peters • Women carol reeves
DiD you know?• XTERRA South Africa turns 14 in 2017.• XTERRA South Africa Buffelspoort celebrated its
10th anniversary in 2016.
frIDAY, 20 JAnuArY 201714h00-18h00: registration
16h00: Kids event start (age group waves)
sAturDAY, 21 JAnuArY 201706h00: Bokomo Breakfast zone opens
registration opens
06h30: transition opens
07h45: Full race briefing
08h00: Full start
12h00: Full prize giving
sunDAY, 22 JAnuArY 201705h30: Bokomo Breakfast zone opens
registration opens
06h30: transition opens
06h45: Xterra trail run race briefing
07h00: Xterra trail run start
08h45: lite race briefing
09h00: lite start
10h00: Xterra trail run prize giving
13h00: lite prize giving
event pRoGRamme
when and where
diVe in, pedal hard, rUn wild – don’T MiSS any of The Buffelspoort eXciTeMenT!
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25 February Xterra south africa Grabouw, western cape
4 March Xterra motatapu south island, New
Zealand
18 March Xterra saipan Northern mariana
islands
25 March Xterra argentina Dique Ullum, san Juan
26 March Xterra la Union philippines
1 April Xterra thailand phuket
2 April Xterra chile san Bernardo, santiago
2 April Xterra malta majjistral Nature reserve
8 April Xterra New Zealand rotorua, North island
9 April Xterra costa rica playa reserva conchal
16 April Xterra la reunion la reunion island
23 April Xterra cyprus lara Beach/akamas,
paphos
23 April Xterra cebu Danao, cebu, philippines
29 April Xterra asia-pacific langkawi, malaysia
tour championship
30 April Xterra Greece Vouliagmeni
6 May Xterra tahiti moorea
7 May Xterra paraguay san Bernardino
14 May Xterra spain taragonna
14 May Xterra Brazil ilha Bella, sao paolo
20 May Xterra oak mountain pelham, alabama, Usa
27 May Xterra portugal Golega
4 June Xterra wales atlantic college, llantwit
major
10 June Xterra Belgium Namur
17 June Xterra mine over matter milton, ontario, canada
18 June Xterra Finland imatra
24 June Xterra switzerland Vallee de Joux
2 July Xterra France Xonrupt
9 July Xterra Victoria Victoria, B.c., canada
15 July Xterra Beaver creek Beaver creek, co, Usa
30 July Xterra italy-abruzzo scanno, abruzzo, italy
5 August Xterra mexico tapalpa
6 August Xterra canmore canmore, alberta, canada
6 August Xterra Norway location tBD
12 August Xterra parry sound ontario, canada
12 August Xterra Quebec Quebec city, canada
13 August Xterra Dominican Barahona
republic
13 August Xterra poland Krakow
19 August Xterra Germany Zittau
25 August Xterra Korea Location TBD
26 August Xterra sweden Hammarbybacken,
stockholm
26 August Xterra sleeping Giant thunder Bay, oN,
canada
3 September Xterra Japan Hokkaido
3 September Xterra Denmark / mons Klint
european tour championship
16 September Xterra pan am ogden, Utah, Usa
championship
29 October Xterra world Kapalua, maui, Hawaii
championship
XteRRa – a world-wide adventureGraBoUw iS The firST XTerra in The eXciTinG 2017 WorlD tour scheDule.
XTerra world Tour
The Xterra world tour gives athletes around the world
a chance to race in off-road triathlons and trail runs in
some of the most diverse, spectacular, and challenging
natural environments on the planet – from tropical
jungles to snow-covered alps. pro athletes compete for pro prize
monies, while amateurs race for national titles and coveted slots to
the world championship in maui, Hawaii.
Please note: This schedule is correct as at 1 December 2016,
but is tentative and will most certainly have additions and
changes. Check back frequently for updates and the most
current World Tour Schedule at:
www.xterraplanet.com/races/world-tour
DAte rAce locAtIon DAte rAce locAtIon
2017 woRlD touR scheDule
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in the (breakfast) zone.
lite-hearted. XteRRa fun for the little ones.
Dan huGoSoUTh africa’S DAn hugo BecaMe The 11Th indUcTee inTo The XTerra hall of faMe aT The niGhT of chaMpionS dinner in MaUi ThiS ocToBer.
legend
at just 31-years-old Hugo is the youngest athlete ever
inducted to the Hall, but you’ll have to put that in
perspective by noting he was just a teenager when
he did his first Xterra back in 2004 at the inaugural
Xterra south africa championship.
He finished 3rd that day and over the next 11 years finished
in the top 5 over 70 times. among those podium positions was
an agonising 22 runner-up finishes, certainly more than he’d
like to talk about, but he also won his fair share with 15 major
championship wins.
and talk about leaving on a high note, in his last two years –
2013 and 2014 – he did two dozen Xterra races on six conti-
nents and during that stretch won races in eight countries including
the prestigious Xterra asia-pacific championship in australia.
while his racing credentials alone were good enough to get him
into the Hall, it’s Hugo’s contributions to the sport as an ambas-
sador for the Xterra lifestyle that made him stand out from the
crowd.
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XteRRa-oRDinaRy liFestyleHugo was a spokesman for a way of life, the Xterra way of life,
and at every stop he’d share the gospel of Xterra and perpetuat-
ed his guiding principle that health is wealth.
He also has a true gift for words, both written and spoken, and
can tell the most colourful of stories.
He once said his favourite aspect of Xterra was “the places.
“and by that,” he explained, “i mean more than the cities and zip
codes. it’s the rare views, the canopies of forest, the berms in those
forests and all the little details that make me feel like a rich man.”
Hugo made Xterra look good. He has been referred to as the
sport’s “pin-up” and justifiably so. He was Triathlete Magazine’s
favorite photo feature subject – for covers, swimsuit editions, you
name it.
there’s a lot more to Hugo than good looks though. He is a true
entrepreneur. a renaissance man equally interested in business
and brands, good flavours and good wine. He immersed himself in
many things; the art of coffee, social dining, film, wine, ice cream,
writing, photography, and travel.
He did his first triathlon at the age of 9 and said he had been swim-
ming, biking, and running away from the real world ever since. that
was, of course, until he retired from the sport at the tender age of 29.
Upon his retirement Hugo said that “celebrating numerous highs
and grovelling through countless setbacks was a tremendous way
to spend his twenties.”
and while he often talked about being a master of procrastina-
tion, when it came to seizing the opportunity to embrace his dream
job in global marketing, he did not hesitate.
His place in Xterra history and lore is secure. His future is
beyond bright. For his contributions to Xterra as an athlete,
a friend, and an ambassador, we welcome Dan Hugo to a very
distinguished club – the Xterra Hall of Fame.
enteRs hall oF Fame
“iT’S The rare ViewS, The canopieS of foreST, The BerMS in ThoSe foreSTS and all The liTTle deTailS ThaT Make Me feel like a rich Man.” – Dan hugo on his favourite aspect of XteRRa
DON’T MISS THE FEDHEALTH XTERRA 2017 SERIES!
FREE ENTRY
FOR FEDHEALTH MEMBERS!
Buffelspoort 20 – 22 January 2017
Nelson Mandela Bay 10 – 12 February 2017
Grabouw 24 – 26 February 2017
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sa’s X-man in mauiSoUTh african XTerra chaMpion BrADleY WeIss repreSenTed The coUnTry aT The XTerra world chaMpionShip in hawaii in ocToBer.
weiss squad
Bradley weiss has come a long way since his first triathlon
as a wide-eyed 19-year-old when, like most newcomers to
the sport, he arrived at the start with the bare minimum of
gear and an old aluminium bike. But it was enough for the
bug to bite and he’s since gone on to become a star performer on the
local triathlon scene and something of an Xterra guru. He’s turned a
passion into a career and earlier this month he was in maui with hopes
of becoming the first south african winner of the Xterra world
championship since conrad stoltz’s final victory in 2010.
it wasn’t to be, however, as the weather and conditions combined to
create a course that did not best suit his skills.
“i had a great start to the swim, managing to avoid getting caught
up in any of the big swells smashing onto the shore,” he told enduro-
Hub. “exiting the water i was about two minutes down on the leaders.
i struggled on the bike, the wet and muddy conditions resulted in me
struggling to find traction.”
according to weiss, the mud in maui is unique. “(it’s) almost like clay
which just builds up on the tires and gets caught up in all the working
parts of a bicycle, especially after hitting the deck a few times. onto the
run i just found a steady rhythm and tried to get an accurate indication of
my position. i was in 13th place and ultimately that is where i would stay
despite passing a few athletes only to be caught by others. i crossed the
line in one piece which i am grateful for, but the taste of disappointment
and frustration was still raw and almost too real to come to terms with.”
this year weiss returned to maui after skipping the event in 2015.
He participated in 2014, finishing 10th overall (two places behind
conrad stoltz in his last world champs), but felt his 2015 form didn’t
warrant the trip to the United states.
“last year i did a lot of competing in europe and south africa, which
entailed a lot of travel. so by the time the world champs came around
i just didn’t think i had enough in me for the travel and the level of com-
petition. it’s a tough place to get to from sa and a tough race environ-
ment; for us, we have to get there a week before the race to acclimatise,
there are jet lag issues and the climate is so different to anything i had
done in the year. i probably wouldn’t have been that competitive.”
this year was slightly different, with weiss sculpting his schedule to
include an assault on the world champs. He’s also been in fine form,
winning all three south african Fedhealth Xterra events and finishing
second overall on the asia pacific Xterra tour. He’s had good results
in europe too.
“it was a big result to win the sa champs in Grabouw,” says weiss.
“as a south african, that’s the one you want to win, so your name
can sit alongside the likes of conrad stoltz and Dan Hugo. i was really
pleased with that result and of course to win in Buffelspoort and Nelson
mandela Bay, which made me the overall series champion, was great.”
the south african Xterra champion is now back in south africa and
will almost certainly have his sights set on retaining all three local titles.
Bradley’s Bestthe sa Xterra champ’s best results from 2016.
1st XTERRA Buffelspoort – sa Xterra tour, rsa (Jan)
1st XTERRA Nelson Mandela Bay – sa Xterra tour, rsa (Jan)
1st XTERRA Philippines – asia pacific Xterra tour, pHl (Feb)
1st XTERRA Grabouw – sa championships, rsa (Feb)
2nd XTERRA Malaysia – asia pacific Xterra tour (may)
3rd XTERRA France – european Xterra tour (June)
2nd Dual X – Knysna (July)
3rd XTERRA Germany – european Xterra championships (aug)
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XteRRa younG Gunson the moveriSinG fedhealTh XTerra STar MIchAel ferreIrA will Make The jUMp froM liTe To fUll in 2017.
rising star
with a string of impressive results at Fedhealth
Xterra lite events over the last few years, much
is expected of the rising star when he enters the
Xterra Full arena next year. Here, he talks to us
about his career and his future ambitions.
I was originally a mountain biker when I first started my
sporting career.
i was later persuaded into doing a triathlon by my close friend
ruan Van Zyl, a fellow Xterra athlete, and fell in love with the
sport instantly. when i heard about the series and how it was off-
road i was extremely excited about it and did everything possible
to get on the start line of the next Xterra event.
I have placed second at the Buffelspoort Lite event for
three years in a row.
i’ve been second at Grabouw in 2015, first at the pe event and
i was the first south african junior to cross the line at this year’s
Xterra lite in Grabouw. with Xterra being a qualifying event
for the cross triathlon world championship it has sent me to
Germany in 2014 and italy 2015 where i competed shoulder to
shoulder with some of the world’s greatest athletes. i placed 6th
and 2nd respectively.
My strengths would definitely be the off-road aspect of
the race.
i really enjoy mountain biking and trail running and i feel that my
off-road racing is faster than my on-road racing. i started mountain
biking at an early age so i always had a love for the technical side
of cycling which translated into my Xterra racing.
The competition never rests so you always have to be on
top of your game.
the training is gruelling and very physically and mentally drain-
ing, but if you have the right mindset anything and everything is
possible.
This year was my last year competing in the Lite event.
i will be moving up into the full in 2017. mentally i feel prepared
but physically i am more tuned for the shorter racing at the
moment. i will however be doing a lot of base training after my
world champs event this year in preparation for the first event.
i am definitely looking forward to racing the Full next year and
trying my hand against the top pro athletes.
There’s no real holiday from training.
For the past couple of years, i’ve trained all through the year to
ensure i was strong for events at the end of the year and events at
the beginning of the next one. the jump in distance may be a little
tough at the beginning but i feel confident enough that i’ll be able
to manage.
Being my first year of Full I want to achieve at least a top
10 in every event.
it’s a big goal to have, especially in Xterra, but it is something i will
be working towards and something i am very excited about.michael Ferreira in action at Buffelspoort last year.
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the XteRRa legendno one iS More reVered in The SporT of XTerra Than SoUTh africa’S foUr-TiMe world chaMpion.
legend
conrAD “the caVeMaN” stoltZthe most decorated Xterra triathlete of all-time, conrad “the
caveman” stoltz became the 10th inductee into the Xterra Hall
of Fame at the Night of champions dinner in maui last year.
the reception he received was goose-bump worthy – a well-
deserved standing ovation from an adoring crowd. His acceptance
speech was equally memorable.
“Xterra has been an integral part of my life,” said stoltz,
holding back tears. “we always talk about Xterra being family,
and it is. it really is. what tom and Dave and Julie created is simply
amazing, and i’m beyond grateful.”
stoltz collected an unprecedented 53 career championship wins
and seven world titles (4 from Xterra and 3 from itU) in his
illustrious 15-year career.
as impressive as his credentials are, he is more beloved world-
wide for his warm smile and welcoming demeanor than his fearless
downhill skills.
conrAD’s Best• 4x Xterra world champion (2001/02/07/10)
• 3x itU cross tri world champion (2011/12/13)
• 10x Xterra Usa series champion
• 2x olympian (2000 and 2004)
• winner chicago triathlon (biggest triathlon, with 8000
participants)
• 5x african triathlon champ
• 5x sa triathlon champ
• 2x top 25 at cape epic
• winner 947 mtB (2010)
• winner argus mtB (2010)
www.coNraDstoltZ.com
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our events
ouR eventsThe TeaM ThaT BrinGS yoU XTerra eVery year alSo pUTS on a hoST of oTher world claSS eVenTS.
peNNypiNchers oriGiN oF trails
3 December 2016
this unique event makes use of the existing stellenbosch trail net-
work, while also adding in its own flourishes with specially built and
event-only exclusive trails.
Fedhealth Xterra Kids – BuFFelspoort
Fedhealth Xterra BuFFelspoort
Xterra trail ruN – BuFFelspoort
20-22 January 2017
the first Xterra of the year.
Fedhealth Xterra Kids – NelsoN MaNdela Bay
Fedhealth Xterra NelsoN MaNdela Bay
Xterra trail ruN – NelsoN MaNdela Bay
10-12 February 2017
a new addition in 2016, the Nelson mandela Bay leg of the
Fedhealth Xterra was an overwhelming success in the Friendly
city. Be sure not to miss out this year.
saNlaM cape Mile
19 February 2017
the dark, pristine waters of the eikenhof Dam in Grabouw provide
the perfect setting for an event which appeals to the curious and
competent.
Fedhealth Xterra Kids – GraBouw
Fedhealth Xterra GraBouw
Xterra trail ruN – GraBouw
24-26 February 2017
Fedhealth Xterra Grabouw is the biggest Xterra event in the
world, with over 2000 Xterra warriors battling it out for the
coveted title of south african Xterra champion. there are also
numerous age group qualification slots up for grabs for the Xterra
world championship held annually in october in Hawaii.
cell c aFricaNX trailruN
17 March 2017
From a modest 120 teams in the inaugural event, the africanX trailrun
has grown rapidly and is now capped at 400 teams of two. Now
based at the historic Houw Hoek inn after years in Kleinmond, the
africanX trailrun takes runners on a challenging three-day adventure.
cell c day oF races powered By reeBoK – cpt
23 April 2017
the cell c Day of races is about finding your fit, whether you’re a
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runner, boxer or slack liner this race is the for you! we all enjoy the
pursuit of fitness, so find your fit by choosing your wave and a start
time for your 5km loop through the city.
FNB cape towN 12 oNeruN
21 May 2017
the FNB cape town 12 oNerUN is the most passionate and
welcoming road race on the south african running calendar. it
celebrates everything cape town – the vibrant culture, the city, and
the people.
FNB MaGalies MoNster MtB classic
3 June 2017
the FNB magalies monster provides all the hallmarks of a truly
south african mountain bike race; stunning scenery, technical riding,
a challenge tough enough to make you sweat, but not cry and the
sense of accomplishing something unique – you are, after all, riding
through an area that was formed 2 billion years ago.
FNB platiNuM trail ruN
4 June 2017
taking in the might of the magaliesberg and the majestic
Buffelspoort Dam, the platinum trail run will treat runners with
magnificent views of the Buffelspoort Valley and terrain that is both
varied and challenging.
totalsports woMeN’s race
• durBaN – 16 July 2017
• cape towN – 9 August 2017
• JoBurG – 9 August 2017
women run against the clock, they run circles around the
competition, they run to show the boys who is boss! women run
this city! prove it this July and august by being part of the “women
run this city movement” by entering the much anticipated
totalsports women’s race in Durban, Johannesburg and/or cape
town.
cell c day oF races powered By reeBoK – JhB
11 June 2017
the cell c Day of races is about finding your fit, whether you’re a
runner, boxer or slack liner this race is the for you! we all enjoy the
pursuit of fitness, so find your fit by choosing your wave and a start
time for your 5km loop through the city.
Fedhealth MtB challeNGe
September 2017
over the course of two days, riders of all ages have the opportunity
to experience the superb, flowing trails of the gorgeous meerendal
wine estate.
FNB JoBurG 10K cityruN
24 September 2017
ready to run? ready to have fun? ready to let your feet, passion
and enthusiasm contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of south
africa’s greatest city? then you’ve come to the right place, because
the FNB Joburg10K citYrUN is where it’s at if you want to take
back the streets in style.
FNB wiNes2whales MtB eVeNts
27 October-5 November 2017
the premier mountain bike stage race in south africa.
Please mail our entries team for
all your event related queries on
entries@stillwatersports.com.
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XTerra facts
XteRRa By the numBeRsThe facTS, fiGUreS and STaTS of yoUr faVoUriTe off-road TriaThlon eVenT.
2100 the number of cable ties used at an Xterra event.
3000 the litres of water consumed by participants on the day.
3600 the litres of Bos sport chugged back by thirsty athletes.
31 the average age of participants
79 the age of the oldest ever Xterra participant.
27 the number of countries on the world tour.
countRies RepResenteD in saBermuda, south africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe,
mauritius, Denmark, France, spain, New Zealand, switzerland,
UK, Belgium, austria, Usa, poland.
94.7 percentage of participants that finish.
67.2 percentage of male participants.
32.8 percentage of female participants.
3 Most feMAle vIctorIes In sA
Flora Duffy (2014, 2015,
2016) and Michelle Lombardi
(2005,2006,2007) are tied for the
most female wins.
5 Conrad Stoltz leads the men’s
table with five wins (2004,
2005, 2006, 2007, 2012). Both
conrad and Flora have multiple
world Xterra championship titles.
crystal clear Buffelspoort is said to be the cleanest dam in south africa.
Flower power
south africa’s national flower, the protea, can be seen on both the
bike and run course at Xterra Grabouw.
large and in charge
Xterra Grabouw is the biggest Xterra in the world.
200 the approximate number of events on the world tour.
the bestthe world championships is held in maui, Hawaii every year.
XTERRA staff at any given event. 179
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