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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!


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


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

Feel like a little off-road triathlon fun next year? The Fedhealth XTERRA 2017 Series promises to be bigger and better than ever before – and once again, it offers something for the whole family with Kids, Lite and Full events.

Join us in Buffelspoort, Nelson Mandela Bay and Grabouw for an open water swim, MTB trail and trail run, plus lots of family activities. There’s also awesome event T-shirts and goodie bags for every athlete… so make a weekend of it and unleash your inner XTERRA Warrior!

ENTER NOW at stillwatersports.com/sport/xterra

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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)


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.


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


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


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

[email protected].

FnB wines2whales mtB. FnB cape town 12 oneRun.Fedhealth XteRRa.

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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