Tim_Fair

Hey Guys, Wow, its great to see so much positive feedback! I am thrilled that you all enjoyed the race so much. I think we will all agree that this years route was extremely challenging and you can give yourself a pat on the back if you completed it! The international riders were definitely taught a lesson on how tough our SA boys are, and I think we have several South African teams that have a good shot at the Absa Cape Epic this year. I hope to see you all at Clarens or Mabalingwe in May!

Bridge over the Sabie river starting to take shape! Sunny weather is drying up the course well. http://s1-05.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/523282274.jpg?key=640477

The truck has arrived with our "under/over" bridge that will split the Marathon & Ultra riders. http://s1-05.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/523913634.jpg?key=640480

Calm before the storm....venue set-up on the go! Watch this space for and "after" picture. http://s1-02.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/523935838.jpg?key=640480

Seeding e-mails have been sent out yesterday...if you have not received an e-mail it means that you probably did a bulk entry or that you entered with the wrong details, but dont stress, you can get your seeding info at registration today (17h00 - 21h00) or tomorrow (05h30 - 16h00)

Yip, GoPros are allowed but just not on your helmet!

Sabie weather report...http://www.yr.no/place/South_Africa/Mpumalanga/Sabie/

Team Full Dynamix, also enjoying the Sabie climate and doing some sight seeing before the race... http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427639_3034643516481_1574739919_32478028_63124119_n.jpg

Team Bulls enjoying some acclimatization training in the Lowveld. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425918_10150631565444181_793129180_9006370_2088150974_n.jpg

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We rode the last 20km of the Marathon route today...It rained hard yesterday afternoon and was overcast all day today so there are still lots of puddles, and the singletracks are a bit slippery, but the route is great! The weather looks to be clearing up by tomorrow, so the route should be 100% by race day! I will keep you all updated from tomorrow on twitter. Follow me on @Tim_Fair or @mtnnationalmtb

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Reminder: MTN National MTB Series #3 Sabie (UCI World Series#1) Driven by NISSAN Online entries close tomorrow midnight! Don't miss it! Late entries available at registration.

Team Bulls are already in Sabie acclimatizing to the altitude and taking in lots of pancakes...this weekend is sure to be a cracker for the Ultra men.

The dreaded "Sawmill climb" of last year has been removed from this year race, however you still have to deal with the legendary "Mamba Switchbacks". The total ascent is similar to last year, but the route is slightly different.

Race Reports Race Report - Kevin Evans - MTN National MTB Series #2 Tulbagh Driven by NISSAN...http://team360life.c...thon-2-tulbach/ or http://www.kevinevan...-2-tulbagh.html Race Report - Erik & Ariane Kleinhans - MTN National MTB Series #2 Tulbagh Driven by NISSAN ... http://www.kleinhans...temid=2#tulbagh Press release - http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/south-african-marathon-national-series-tulbagh-2012/results

Results SASeeding - http://www.saseeding.co.za/

Photos Race pics - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150624897202863.405230.129999762862&type= Media Vehicle pics - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150546303117111.374708.529702110&type=1

This should get you excited for this weekend...

If you missed the online entries cut off last night, don't despair...you can still get a late entry at registration for no extra penalty fee.

If you haven't received any Valentines chocolates yet, then make sure you get down to MTN National MTB Series #2 Tulbagh Driven by NISSAN... USN SA - Ultimate Sports Nutrition has a little something for you! http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419346_10150559969450969_625210968_9478875_1546962847_n.jpg

Awesome race shirt for MTN National MTB Series #3 Sabie (UCI World Series#1) Driven by NISSAN...make sure you pre-enter ASAP!!! http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/429260_10150550410692584_82494432583_8912932_1301740589_n.jpg

Just collected some awesome USN goodies for you lucky riders! #GoodyBagsFromHeaven http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430569_10150559888295969_625210968_9478731_549886403_n.jpg

Just a reminder that today is the last day to get your MTN National MTB Series #2 Tulbagh Driven by NISSAN entry in. Entries close at midnight today...http://advendurance.com/nationalmtbseries/tulbagh

<p>A quick teaser of what was experienced last year and what 2012 holds in store...<a href=" Hilton MTB Dirt Fest 2011</a></p>