Tim_Fair

I am off to Clarens again tomorrow to finish up with the new "Scorpion Alley" singletrack and begin opening up the mountain pass...Watch this space for more updates and pics!

It is a truly beautiful area and well worth a visit. Last year we had just less then 900m ascent in the half marathon.

A huge thanks to the WOF team for their hard work. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398211_10150616550637584_82494432583_9125589_228191826_n.jpg

Test riding some of the virgin trails. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398211_10150616550627584_82494432583_9125588_735785801_n.jpg

"BIG PICTURE" - One of the breathtaking single track descents. http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292662_10150616546802584_82494432583_9125585_1523173916_n.jpg

Even the cows love our trails. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292662_10150616546792584_82494432583_9125584_956976795_n.jpg

Awesome "CAVE" section that riders will be treated to. http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292662_10150616546787584_82494432583_9125583_1607242750_n.jpg

View from new single track in Clarens Nature Conservancy. http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292662_10150616546782584_82494432583_9125582_564620535_n.jpg

WOF (Working on Fire) team hard at work build an awesome new single track in the last 10km of the race. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292662_10150616546772584_82494432583_9125581_616995636_n.jpg

Online entries: http://advendurance.com/nationalmtbseries/clarens Early Bird entries close 15th April.

Definitely worth a read....http://www.marathonmtb.com/08/03/2012/sabie-ultra-this-is-the-last-climb-right/

Hey Adrian, Sorry, but no Oakleys picked up...only cheep sunnies.

Also check out Afriski High Altitude Training http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003462801627

Accommodation: Clarens Destinations Tel: 0582561542 / 1622 clarens@bhm.dorea.co.za

Scouting a new route to cut out the technical rocky stair section near the end. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/64834_10150598704835969_625210968_9607801_761087208_n.jpg

Lost and Found Hey guys, here is a list of stuff that we found in Sabie: SAS board - no 29681 Topeak Saddle bag (with contents) Right hand LG short finger glove Left hand Pro long finger glove 3 x sun glasses RavX Multi-tool Polar HR Monitor C02 cartridge RavX Multi-tool pouch Give me a shout and discription if it belongs to you or someone you know.

A look back at last years action...http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150093063002584.269299.82494432583&type=3

Video: A quick look into what the MTN National XCM Series is all about! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFWQYg71WJc

Footage of the MTN Tulbagh driven by Nissan...Courtesy of GoPro SA

Press Releases: Press release - MTN Sabie #3 - Advendurance...http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=353604878007513 Press release - MTN Sabie #3 - Cycle Nation...http://www.cyclenation.co.za/news/mtb-news/womens-racing/item/9437-ariane-wins-in-sabie Press release - MTN Sabie #3 - Kevin Evans...http://www.kevinevansracing.blogspot.com/ or http://team360life.co.za/ Press release - MTN Sabie #3 - Candice Buys...http://candyneethling.blogspot.com/?spref=fb

Some interesting stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Shq5g0U_k

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Overall Standings after Sabie: Kevin Evans Max Knox David George Nico Bell Gawie Combrinck Ruan Du Toit Waylon Woolcock David Morison Greig Knox Erik Kleinhans Ariane Kleinhans Ischen Stopforth Karien Van Jaarsveld Candice Neethling Jane Nuessli

Photos: http://www.actionphoto.net/ http://www.doitnow.co.za/ http://www.facebook....94432583&type=1 http://www.facebook....94432583&type=1 http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.179790998801338.39227.100003113174801&type=1 Results: http://www.saseeding...RaceSearch.aspx