Event Name: MTN NATIONAL XCM #1 Barberton Driven By NISSAN When: 26 January 2013 Where: Barberton High School, Barberton, Mpu, Mpumulanga Category: MTB Date:26 January 2013 Venue:Barberton High School, Barberton, Mpu Terrain:Plantations | Humid | Savanna Elevation:828m | Ascent: 3187m (Ultra) / 2349m (marathon) / 1446m (1/2 marathon) / 313m (20km) Participants:1500+ Features:Forests | Heritage Site Registration:Friday 25/01 17h00-21h00, Saturday 26/01 05h30-09h00 Entries: http://advendurance....eries/barberton 05h30-09h00:Registration & Line Entries 26/01 06h45:Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 26/01 07h00:Start MTN ULTRA UCI 120km + Ladies UCI Marathon 26/01 07h30:Start MTN Marathon 75km "A". Batches at +3min intervals 26/01 08h15:Start NISSAN 1/2 Marathon 45km "A". Batches at +3min intervals 26/01 09h05:Start Fun Race 20km 26/01 10h05:Winner of 20km Fun Race Expected 26/01 10h30:Winner of 1/2 Marathon 45km Expected 26/01 11h00:Winner of Marathon 75km Expected 26/01 11h45:Winner of UCI PRO/Elite Men Expected 26/01 13h00:Prize Giving The 1st leg of the 2013 MTN National Marathon Series driven by NISSAN will take place in Barberton, Mpumalanga, on Saturday 26 January 2012. This event has been part of the National MTB Series since it's inception in 2001! .. and for good reason! It's one of the best! Barberton is widely regarded as the start to the season and the first big tester after the relaxing holidays! This year we expect close to 2000 enthusiastic recreational mountain bikers lining-up alongside the country’s top professionals at the MTN National Marathon, at the Barberton High School, in Barberton. Fine tuning new routes introduced in 2009, the course has been improved and polished with a couple new short sections. Barberton is set to stage South Africa's best to tackle the daunting Barberton Mountain.[/color] All races will start and end at the Barberton High School! (S25º46'31,7" E31º03'04,5")All documentation, meals, bar facility and functions will be held at the Barberton High School.Registration will be held in the Barberton High School hall at the following times:Friday 25th January - 17h00 - 21h00 Saturday 26th January - 05h30 - 09h00 Entry Fees: Entries close - Midnight 20th Januay Early Bird entries close - 07th January The marathon routes (120Km, All four races use parts of the same route:The ultra marathon (120 Km) is a combination of the marathon and half marathon routes.The marathon (75km) for the professional, tough and hardy (Single Speed category also available).The half marathon (45km) for the average mountain bike rider andThe fun race (21km) for the family group, the joyful of heart and the not so tough. Most climbing is done on the outward journey and the return passes through the beautiful Mountainlands Nature Reserve and the Greenstone Wildlife Estate. Have a look at some photos taken of the area and the routes. The start and finish altitude is at 790mOn the marathon route the cyclist climbs to a height of 1800m (5904 feet).On the half marathon route (45km) the cyclist climbs to an altitude of 1600m (5248 feet). As this event is held in the summer, the cyclist may experience hot or rainy weather and should be prepared to cope with these conditions.Seven water points will be provided along the marathon (75km) route, five water points on the half marathon route (45km) and one on the fun ride (20Km).First Aid Services will be provided to the cyclists on the routes and at the finish.The organisers may, at their discretion, shorten, lengthen or change the course if the weather, or the safety of the cyclist, deem this necessary.Prize Money*: Prize money & Points will be calculated for the Elite Men in this distance only.Elite ladies will earn points & prize money in the usual 75km marathon distance only.All other categories will only be eligible for points and prize money in the usual distance.Approximate riding times: 120km: 5h00min – 8 hours75km: 3 – 6 hours45km: 2 – 4 hours75km Brightonkop – 26km 11:00am12km has cut-off at the Tech Zone after 4h30min120km has a cut-off at the finish of 8hours.Ultra Marathon Tech Zones: Tech 1 - 48km Tech 2 - 73km (4h30 cut off) Tech 3 - 102km (same point as tech 1) Venue Location Start Venue: Barberton High School, Barberton, Mpumalanga - GPS coordinates: S25º46'31,7" E31º03'04,5" Teams / Riders / Public Parking Location Teams have access to the Event Venue, and setup in the teams designated area next to the finish area. Riders will park just adjacent to Shiba road along Little Shiba rd, and the public at the designated public parking zones, outside the riders parking zone, outside of the Barberton High School.[/color] Nearest Hospital and Medical Information A wide range of professional medical services are available, including: Barberton Medi-ClinicCnr Sheba & Havelock Street, Barberton, Mpumalanga, 1300, South Africa, Tel: +27 13 712 4279, http://www.barbertonmc.co.za/, hospmngrbarbe@mediclinic.co.za [*]Barberton Hospital Tel: +27 13 712 3011 Directions: View Directions on Google Maps If traveling from JHB or Pretoria, take the N4 "Witbank" freeway to Machadadorp. Take the Machadadorp / Badplaas turnoff. If you get to the Machadadorp Toll Gate then you have gone past the turn offs of which there are two. (You can take either the first or second turn off).Go through Machadadorp and continue towards Badplass on the R541 through mountain pass (apx.60km) to a "T" junction.At "T" junction turn left onto the R38 towards Barberton over the Nelshoogte mountain pass until road again ends at a "T" junction (apx 60km).At "T" junction turn right onto the R40 towards Barberton. Follow the road ignore all other signs, cross the Stop street until you get to a fourway crossing with Sheba rd. Turn right and follow this road for about 1.2km and you will see the Barberton High School sign board on your right.Closing date for postal and internet entries 24/01/2012 Midnight. Shuttle / Transport: There are no official shuttle services on offer, public transport is available from any of the airports in the area, a short flight from JHB International to Nelspruit Airport is the quickest way of getting to the venue. Nelspruit is situated about 36km from Barberton. Bike Wash Bay: Take advantage of the great service from Powasol, the official Bike Wash partner to the MTN National MTB Series driven by NISSAN. Wash only R30Wash, Polish and Lube R50Pre book your Bike wash at http://www.powasol.co.za/ and save R10. Important Pointers As this event is held in the summer, the cyclist may experience hot or rainy weather and should be prepared to cope with these conditions.Seven water points will be provided along the marathon (75km), five water points on the half marathon (45km) and one on the fun ride. The (122km) Ultra Marathon will be a combination of the two laps so there will be a total of 12 water points along the route.First Aid Services will be provided to the cyclists on the routes and at the finish.The organisers may, at their discretion, shorten, lengthen or change the course if the weather, or safety of the cyclist, deem this necessary.A Pasta evening is included for all participants, additional tickets are available at a extra fee for all non-participants.Bike wash facilities will be available at the finish areaAccommodation Services:Information on all available accommodation can be obtained from Barberton Information Web Site or from Barberton Tourism, Booking Officer , Tel: (013) 712 2880 or book online on Web site: http://www.barberton.co.za.[/color] Accommodation at Barberton High School can be booked from Monday, 10 January 2011 by calling Wandie at 0137121120. Go to Event Page
