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Time to tame the Tyger - Entries open for Pretoria East's big MTB Challenge Mountain bikers have an opportunity to earn their stripes when they try to tame the Tyger Valley College Mountain Bike Challenge in Pretoria East on March 22. Entries for the event are now open on www.asgevents.co.za. To enter, click here The sixth edition, presented by new sponsor Sidi Online, will again burn bright as riders start and finish on the private school grounds off Lynnwood Road. Route director Darren Herbst says the spectacular feature route, which heads out towards Donkerhoek and back, offers something for every rider – including hardy pros. “I think its draw is that it’s really fast and flowing with some technical single-track sections. It’s really, really beautiful terrain. “You’re crossing one or two streams, train tracks, purpose-built bridges and you’re going through culverts – all right here in Pretoria.” The 70km route – which traverses a section of ASG’s Rosemary Hill mountain bike park – boasts a “breathtaking” elevation of over 1 400m, with a testing 670m of climbing. Last year’s race was won by young Arno du Toit of the ASG MTB Academy team, who recently took his first national marathon series win at Dullstroom. At Tyger Valley, he was followed home by veteran national marathon champion Andrew Mclean, with Julius Cobbett third. The event also offers 40km and 20km distance options for social and family riders, with medals to all finishers. “The response last year was so good and the riders enjoyed the routes so much that we’re trying to keep them the same as much as possible this year,” says Herbst. Most of the changes and innovations will be found at the start-finish with lots more family entertainment and refreshment stalls on offer, he says. “The great thing about this race is that the school is actively involved; the kids not only compete but also help out with marshalling and other activities.” Participants can have their bikes washed by Red Hot Products, while DRSA/Global ASP will provide free wi-fi with their on-site technology rig. Registration takes place from 10am to 4pm on March 20 at Cycle Lab Fourways and between the same times the following day at Bruce Reyneke Cycles in Pretoria. Online entries will be seeded according to the SA Seeding system. Seeding and distance stickers will be isssued with race packs at registration. Timing will be courtesy of Spectrum Sport and those riders who do not have permanent timing boards will be issued with temporary ones. Enter at www.asgevents.co.za by March 16. For more information, e-mail eventsupport@asgworld.co.za or phone 076 621 1807

Competition ends soon guys!

Important Notice guys & girls! Due to the upcoming Argus cycle race, we've had to change the date of this ASG Night Ride/Run at Rosemary Hill to 13 March!

Hi Bennie They will look like the ones in the picture

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Event Name: The Barden Tyres 24hr Race At Rosemary Hill When: 29 March 2014 - 30 March 2014 Where: Rosemary Hill, Pretoria, Gauteng Category: MTB ASG is proud to announce that our 24hr MTB Challenge will take place on Saturday the 29th of March The event will be hosted over a 24hr period and will boast a feast of single track as you traverse through ASG's legendary Rosemary Hill MTB track. Entrants will set up their own camp site at the start, where music, bon fires and lots of activity will entertain them throughout the night, keeping them "pumped up" Warm showers, flushing toilets and food and drinks will be available not to mention Rosemary Hill's spectacular coffee for those in need of a boost. Prizes will include an array of ASG brands specific to mountain biking as well as sponsor products. The 24 Hour format is unique as it combines endurance and night riding in a social environment. A massive relay where solo riders and teams of 2, 4, 6 or 8 will compete against one another by completing as many laps as possible in a 24hr time frame (relay style, with only one team member out on the track at any one time). Team tactics will be key, deciding who should ride when, how many laps each rider should complete at any one time, and when to take a break for rest, sleep and nutrition. Solo riders will achieve the ultimate bragging rights in mountain biking! However, all teams (including solo riders) are free to decide how much or how little they ride, and how much time they prefer to spend sharing stories around their campfire! After all, the event is aimed are maximising the enjoyment and experience of all participants. Again, there will be two different course routes, each of approximately 10km, to make things more interesting, and to provide some variety in terms of terrain and features. Whether you are an experienced or novice rider, this event is designed to accommodate all participants. If you can't make the full 24hrs, join us on the course from 14h00 to 20h00 and take part in the 6hr Challenge. This separate event runs on the same course with the same rules as the 24hr event. Whilst shorter in duration, it still enables participants to experience the thrill of day and night relay riding. PROGRAMME Date: 29th and 30th of March 2014 Address: Rosemary Hill - 257 Mooiplaats, N4 East, Exit 18, Pretoria, South Africa Gates open for teams to set up their camp : 07h30 onwards 24 Hour Registration : 08h30 onwards 6 Hour Registration : 12h30 onwards 24 Hour Race Times : 10h00 Saturday the 29th of March to 10h00 Sunday the 30th of March 6 Hour Race Times : 14h00 to 20h00 (Saturday 29 March) FEATURES Dams | Forests | Grassy Plains | Ruins | Floating Bridge | Shebeen FORMAT AND COST 24hr Solo : R 290.00 24hr Team of 2 : R 550.00 24hr Team of 4 : R 990.00 24hr Team of 6 : R 1,490.00 24hr Team of 8 : R 1,870.00 6hr Solo : R 180.00 6hr Team of 2 : R 280.00 6hr Team of 4 : R 500.00 NUMBER BOARD You will be provided with a number board for the ride which will be unique to the event so please be sure to return it to one of the race organisers at the end of your ride. DIRECTIONS Directions to Rosemary Hill - www.rosemaryhill.co.za Travel east on N4 highway, away from Pretoria, towards Witbank.Take Donkerhoek offramp (small toll booth at top of offramp)After going through toll booth, turn right over the highway onto the Boschkop dirt road.Travel 2km along the Boschkop road, and you will see the ASG sign on your left, and the Rosemary Hill entrance on your right.PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Please note that riders need to be 12 years and older to compete in this event. All categories are OPEN - EXCEPT if your team is made up of 50% or more female riders in which case you will automatically qualify for the MIXED category. For all team entries, mixed or open, each individual rider needs to complete at least 2 laps. Come and join us at this unique event, it's guaranteed to be a blast! Go to Event Page

Event Name: ASG Night Series 2014 - March When: 13 March 2014 Where: Rosemary Hill, Pretoria, Gauteng Category: MTB LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RACE! Important Announcement!: ASG Events has decided to expand its Night Rider Series by introducing a Night Runner trail run at the same event, which will now be known as The ASG Night Series! The Trail Run will be staged over the first half of the traditional Night Rider route, making it 8km in length. These events will be hosted at the picturesque Rosemary Hill farmland just 10 minutes from Pretoria East - the home of the Night Rider Series. The Night Series is the highlight of the Rosemary Hill event calendar, creating a safe, family friendly environment. Bon fires, kiddies activities and entertainment can be enjoyed by all, whilst waiting for friends and family to return from their ride or run. The race will pass through rosemary fields, past dams, across streams and through indigenous vegetation, not to mention some wicked single track and interesting man-made obstacles for the more daring rider. Our ASG Night Series caters for family and friends as well, with lots of entertainment for kiddies and safe play areas. Back at the ‘basecamp’, guests can enjoy good food and drinks whilst relaxing around the massive bonfire. Please take note that all kids under the age of 10, must be accompanied by an adult for the Kids Race. Limited line entries will be accepted at the event. Registration: Venue: Rosemary Hill Date: 06 March 2014 Time: 4-6pm (Riders and runners to collect their race numbers at the venue during registration times) We will be limiting the event to 200 participants SO… DO NOT MISS OUT… Log on to www.asgevents.co.za today to enter and avoid disappointment Follow us Facebook ( ASG Events) and Twitter ( @ASG_Events) to receive your weekly entry and race details reminder! Go to Event Page

Congrats to "The Red with Romance- couple" on winning R5000 worth of jewellery at our recent ASG Valentine's Night Series!

There is still time to enter

Hi everyone, tonight's night ride/run at Rosemary Hill is still on (y) Remember, you can still enter at the event if you missed the online entries

Hi guys, although online entries are closed for tonight's night run/mtb ride, you can still enter at the event!

The best way to spend your Thursday evening is outside on the tracks! Join us for the Feb night run & mtb ride! Lots of fun guaranteed!

Don't forget to enter to stand a chance to WIN a pair of SIDI mtb shoes!

Don't forget to enter, the ASG Feb Night series is just around the corner!

Hi flat29 Competition ends 27 Feb, winner will be announced on the 28th

Hi Pieterg There are a variety of mtb shoes available on SIDI Online if you're interested

Entries are rolling in for our SIDI competition...there's still time to submit your entry!

Don't forget to enter for the competition!

Spend your Thursday night on one of the best trails in Pretoria! Exciting night run and MTB race you don't want to miss! See you there!

We're giving away a pair of Mountain Bike Shoes worth R1310 to one lucky subscriber! To subscribe, visit: http://eepurl.com/MJyOL Winner will be announced 28 Feb 2014 * Competition open to SA residents only * Prize not redeemable for cash * No prize exchanges / substitutions

Event Name: ASG Night Series 2014 - February When: 6 February 2014 Where: Rosemary Hill, Pretoria, Gauteng Category: Multisport LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE RACE! ASG Events has decided to expand its Night Rider Series by introducing a Night Runner trail run at the same event, which will now be known as The ASG Night Series! The Trail Run will be staged over the first half of the traditional Night Rider route, making it 8km in length. These events will be hosted at the picturesque Rosemary Hill farmland just 10 minutes from Pretoria East - the home of the Night Rider Series. The Night Series is the highlight of the Rosemary Hill event calendar, creating a safe, family friendly environment. Bon fires, kiddies activities and entertainment can be enjoyed by all, whilst waiting for friends and family to return from their ride or run. The race will pass through rosemary fields, past dams, across streams and through indigenous vegetation, not to mention some wicked single track and interesting man-made obstacles for the more daring rider. Our ASG Night Series caters for family and friends as well, with lots of entertainment for kiddies and safe play areas. Back at the ‘basecamp’, guests can enjoy good food and drinks whilst relaxing around the massive bonfire. Please take note that all kids under the age of 10, must be accompanied by an adult for the Kids Race. Limited line entries will be accepted at the event Registration: Venue: Rosemary Hill Date: 06 February 2014 Time: 4-6pm (Riders and runners to collect their race numbers at the venue during registration times) We will be limiting the event to 200 participants SO… DO NOT MISS OUT… Log on to www.asgevents.co.za today to enter and avoid disappointment Follow us Facebook ( ASG Events) and Twitter ( @ASG_Events) to receive your weekly entry and race details reminder! Go to Event Page

Event Name: Tyger Valley MTB Challenge, Presented By SIDI Online When: 22 March 2014 Where: Tyger Valley College, Lynnwood Road, Pretoria East, Gauteng Category: MTB The sixth edition of the popular Tyger Valley College Mountain Bike Challenge is scheduled for 22 March 2014. Tyger Valley College is a wonderful mountain biking venue - nestled close to the urban surroundings of Pretoria East, but very much adjacent to some great riding terrain. The College is centrally located off Lynwood Road. The event offers three distances - 70km, 40km and 20km - which means there is something for everyone. The 70km route boasts an elevation of approximately 1400 metres with 670 metres of climbing and represents a true riding test for avid mountain bikers. The route, which makes its way out towards Donkerhoek and back, has nice mix of single track and jeep track and also features purposely built trails and bridges. The most outstanding feature of the route is that it's fast and flowing. A good mountain bike route is all about variety and the Tyger Valley experience offers just that with some fast farm roads to recover as well as exhilarating river crossings. A section of the route runs through ASG's riding park at Rosemary Hill. Quick Facts: Venue: Tyger Valley College, Lynnwood road, Pretoria East, Gauteng, South Africa Route: Mildly technical, Farm roads, jeep track, single track, bridges, river crossings Elevation: 1400m Ascent: 670m (70km route) Distances: 20km, 40km and 70km Riders who enter on-line will be seeded according to the SASeeding system. If you have a permanent SAS board you can ride with that, but you have to collect your seeding and distance stickers as well as race packs at registration. The timing is done by Spectrum Sport and riders who don’t have permanent boards will be issued with temporary Spectrum Sport timing boards. Starting times are as follows: 70km: A - 7.30am B - 7.35am C - 7.40am 40km: A - 8.20am B - 8.25am C - 8.30am 20km: A - 9.10am B- 9.15am C- 9.20am Entry fees: 70km (R190), 40km (R170), 20km (R130) On-line entries Close: 16 March 2013 Timed by: Spectrum Sport Medals to all finishers Prize giving will take place at 13:00 Number collection: Riders have to collect their distance and seeding stickers at one of the following points: Thursday 20 March: Cycle Lab Fourways: 10:00 - 16:00 Friday 21 March: Bruce Reyneke Cycles, Lynwood Road 10:00 - 16:00 Venue: Eats and drinks will be for sale at the venue, which boasts ample parking and toilets. DRSA/Global ASP will provide free wi-fi with their technology rig which will be on site on race day. Red Hot Products will be on hand to wash bikes, but they shouldn’t be too busy with the rainy season have abated by mid-March. Directions to the venue: From JHB, take N1 to Pretoria. Exit on Lynnwood off-ramp and turn right towards Pretoria East. Continue on Lynnwood road, over Hans Strydom drive for another 3.5km and Tygervalley College is on your left. GPS Co-ordinates: 25 48; 06.37 S, 28 22; 11.93 E For further information on the event, log onto www.asgevents.co.za, email eventsupport@asgworld.co.za or phone 076 621 1807 Go to Event Page

Xmas night ride/trail run at Rosemary Hill is still on! Don't forget, 6 cases of beer up for grabs for the wackiest outfit! See you there!