Janet Lightley, the pedaling samaritan

Janet Lightley participated in the 2010 ABSA Cape Epic Mountain Bike Challenge. She saw the opportunity and used the event as a platform to raise funds for a charity organisation, called Miracle Kidz.

Miracle Kidz provides a safe and loving temporary home to abused, abandoned and neglected babies and children. In addition to feeding, clothing and attending to any medical requirements, Miracle Kidz introduces the children in their care to a family structure and prepares them for the future.

Janet, with the support of Wilde Fruit Juice, managed to raise approximately R 29 080 for the initiative. But this was only the beginning:

Janet Lightley and her team partner, Andrew Koen, will be participating in this year's ABSA Cape Epic once again, and this time they plan on raising even more awareness and funds for Miracle Kidz, than last year. We wish them the best of luck.

Help us support them. If you are interested in making a donation to Miracle Kids, visit them here for more details.

That's the Daisyway to do it!

Daisyway Coaching Systems hosted Team ABSA's 2011 Cape Epic training camp from 3 to 6 February 2011. This camp was proudly sponsored by Wilde Fruit Juice.

Among the happy campers, we found Joel Stransky (who successfully completed the 2010 ABSA Cape Epic), Thea-Mari Durand (SA’s only female mountaineer, who has conquered 5 of the world’s 7 major summits) and Catherine Labuschagne (world’s first female Gripen fighter pilot)!

The Tulbagh Training Camp promised to be a challenge, and tough riding conditions were experienced with temperatures well over the 30s! Each day's training was braved at 6 in the morning.


After riding around the Tulbagh and Witzenberg Valley areas (with the consent of all land owners) the riders got a good taste of what awaits them on 27 March 2011 for the start of the ABSA Cape Epic - this year is going to be EPIC (in the truest form of the word)!


Wilde Fruit Juice will be there to fuel your way, quench your thirst and provide shade with their fancy, branded gazebo!

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Wilde Cycle Day - This Saturday!

Wilde Fruit Juice is proud to bring you the annual Wilde Cycle Day, this Saturday, the 19th of February 2011! Pre-entries close on 17 February 2011, that means TOMORROW! Don't delay, enter online over here to avoid disappointment.

Distances:
Road: 94 km; 54 km
MTB: 50 km; 20 km

Start:
94 km (06h15)
54 km (07h45)
50 km MTB (07h00)
20 km MTB (07h15)

Cut-off: 12h00
Prize Giving: 11h00.

Route Description:
94 km Cycle Route
Long route (94 km) cyclists will leave the new venue at Boland Stadium / Laërskool Hugenote into Blouvlei road and turn left into Piet Retief Road. Cyclists will then pedal out to the R44, direction Hermon, to pass Riebeek Kasteel and climb over Bothmaskloof Paas. Turn left onto the R45 to return to Wellington and the new finish near the venue in Piet Retief Road.

54 km Cycle Route
The 54 km route follows the R45 towards Malmesbury, turns left onto the Voorpaardeberg road past Sonop Winery and the Paardeberg Prison. Turn left into Voorpaardeberg / Windmeul road and left again at the Windmeul Winery onto the R44. Cross the 4-way stop and continue to the finish.

Mountain Bike Route
The MTB takes place on the gravel roads in and around Wellington wine farms under the picturesque Hawekwa and Groenberg Mountains.

Directions to venue

From Cape Town, take the N1 towards Paarl. Take the R44 off-ramp to Wellington. Drive through Wellington and turn left at the third robot. After about 2 km, turn right into Blouvlei road where you will find the venue on your left.

Organising Committee:

Lions Club Wellington

Venue:
Boland Rugby Stadium Wellington / Laërskool Hugenote

Contact:
Zanne Parsons

Phone: 072 789 3588

Fax: 086 571 2725
E-mail: info@wildecycle.co.za

Please note:

• With no road closure, cyclists must stay left of the median, and obey traffic signs, officials and marshals at all times.

• Refreshments will be sold on the day. The 20 km MTB is not timed and therefore no CSA Day License is applicable.

• Glyder sunglasses and beach bags up for grabs during the lucky draw.

• Medals for the first 1000 finishers. Beer tent available at the venue. Massage facilities, boerewors, Chip ‘n Dip and Café Pronto will also be available at the venue. Jumping Castles for children – and adults!

• Children u/10 must be accompanied by an adult. Easy Entry Tickets not accepted.

• Weather predicted for Saturday: Morning clouds, but warm conditions. Max temp: 33°C, Min temp: 17°C, with a 16 km south easterly wind. 39% humidity.

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Going big at Big Bay LSC

Wilde Fruit Juice hosted the Wilde Masters Classic at Big Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on 5 February 2011. It was an exciting event that had lifesavers gasping for air at the mere thought of it. Only the best contended and could keep up with the beat of the day's gruesome challenges.

An extended ‘Around the Rocks’ Ski Event was the Highlight of the day, and followed the same 3 km course as the famous ‘Blue Peter Around the Rocks Swim’.

Wilde made sure the heroes had something to drink, while they also handed out Wilde-branded merchandise like t-shirts and caps.

Keep yours cool this summer!

Wilde Fruit Juice is giving away 5 fully stocked bar fridges, 10 Wilde mocktail sets and 5 Wilde fruit juice hampers. So, if you really want to keep cool this summer, we suggest you enter this competition to stand a chance to win your very own bar fridge!

Timo Cooper finishes in top position

Wilde Fruit Juice sponsored avid mountain biker, Timo Cooper, in his first race for 2011. He participated in the Bouckaert Soenen 2011, a grueling 45 km off-road route that started out with a steep 8 km climb through the Paarl Mountain Reserve. From there on out, it was a fast paced battle to the finish line filled with amazing single tracks and a street sprint section at the end.

Timo finished the Bouckaert Soenen 2011 in 3rd place - and that's what we call starting the year off with a bang!