Open Water Swimming: Based at the private Boschendal dam or one of the lakes set in Stellenbosch’s wine farms. If you would like to travel a bit further, there are the options of False Bay and Gordon’s bay

Pool sessions: Based at Stellenbosch University’s (meets with FINA competition standards) 50mtr heated, outdoor pool or their 25mtr heated, 5 lane indoor pools. These pools are used by professional triathletes like Jodie Swallows and James Cunnama.

These pools are within walking distance of the town centre and adjacent to the track and gym.

Cycling routes across Stellenbosch have a variety of scenic, good quality roads. The terrain takes in the valleys and vineyards of the region and also includes several mountain ranges. Each ride will be based on your own needs, ability and type of training.

Mountain Biking: MTB trails suitable for all levels of ability and skill. A recent local initiative set up by Stellenbosch trail fund STF has created new and upgraded existing trails to make an extensive network of mountain biking trails. The trails range from moderate single trails to the more technical trails for the most experienced mountain bikers.

3YO offers guided rides, support car (with nutrition, water and spares), emergency backup vehicle and downloadable GPS routes.  For those who wish to train at slightly less pace, wine tasting and picnic stops can be scheduled.

They also offer Bike set up and Bike rental services via BMT, an accredited TREK and YETI dealership. Bike fit can also be booked with Guy Smith and in-house Biokineticist, Luan Smit.

Trails: These can be through the forests or vineyards, or across mountain passes. Each route is determined by your training requirements.

The Stellenbosch trail fund STF, a recent initiative of passionate locals, ensure the trails are in pristine condition.

The gym is based at Maties Health and Fitness Centre.

Weight Training; three large different areas for either general S&C training or specific functional training. There are a variety of equipment, free weights and a floor/ mat area.

The cardiovascular area; includes stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, indoor rowers, steppers and treadmills

Maties also offer group sessions including spinning, yoga and Pilates.

R&R: 3 Ice Baths, 1 Warm Bath and Sport Massage Facilities

Annchen Clarke: Annchen competed at the Ironman World Championships, Kona and also the 70.3 World & European Championships. She has experienced racing at events across the world with many podium finishes.

The Kona Dream – Annchen Clarke qualifies for the Ironman World Championships. Click here to hear this interview with Brad Brown, The Kona Edge

As a coach, Annchen has helped triathletes to improve their personal best times and has helped Mountain Bikers and Ultra Marathon runners to podium finishes.

Annchen explains; “To get the best out of each athlete you need to understand the athlete needs, goals and what ultimately makes them “tick” to help ensure to bring out the best of talent and hard work.”

She is currently the chairperson of the BMT, triathlon club based in Stellenbosch.

Bram Peereboom: Bram has a degree educated in Sports Science and coached multi sports since 2000 in the Netherlands. Bram has extensive racing experience across a range of sports and distances; from Ironman to Ultra Marathon, from trail running to Mountain Biking.

Andrea Cullen: Andrea Cullen is a Nutritional Therapist, Pharmacist, Senior Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine, certified level I Metabolic EfficiencyTM training specialist (METS I-HMP) and functional medicine expert (Institute for Functional Medicine AFMCP). She has worked with Munster Rugby, Ireland High Performance Athletics, Irish rowing, Irish sailing, long-and short-distance European and World standard triathletes as well as some of Ireland’s leading athletes such as Sonia O’Sullivan, Derval O’Rourke, Paul Hession, Gillian O’Sullivan, Ailis McSweeney, and Eoin Rheinisch”