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We are excited to announce the start of a new personalized service in partnership with Cycling TV, whereby you will get a daily summary of each stage of the 100th edition of the Tour de France directly from Pinarello. We will focus on our two teams riding Pinarello Dogma 65.1: Sky and Movistar More info available here: http://www.pinarello.com/eng/pinachannel.php

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It's the 100th edition of the Tour de France and to celebrate ASG is giving away High5 Race Packs every day during the Tour! :clap: Here’s how it works: Each day one HIGH5 race pack will be given away to the 1st person who correctly predicts the stage winner for the day. You will be required to provide the rider’s NAME, SURNAME & TEAM NAME in order to qualify You are only allowed to guess one name! (Enter Once). So choose wisely! The 1st correct answer on each thread will win a race pack worth R200, containing the following: 2 x IsoGel & IsoGel Plus / 60ml sachets 4 x EnergyGel & EnergyGel Plus / 30ml sachets 3 x EnergySource (and/or EnergySource Plus) / 47g (50g) sachets 1 x EnergySource 4:1 / 47g sachets 1 x EnergySource X’treme / 50g sachets *Contains an assortment of best selling flavours All daily correct answers will be placed into a final draw to win a HIGH5 hamper at the end of the tour Daily winners will be contacted via PM (personal messaging) on the HUB Race packs are designed for: Road, MTB, Triathlon

It's the 100th edition of the Tour de France and to celebrate ASG is giving away High5 Race Packs every day during the Tour! :clap: Here’s how it works: Each day one HIGH5 race pack will be given away to the 1st person who correctly predicts the stage winner You will be required to provide the rider’s NAME, SURNAME & TEAM NAME in order to qualify There will be a specific thread for each TDF stage so you HAVE to post on the correct thread to qualify The 1st correct answer on each thread will win a race pack worth R200, containing the following: 2 x IsoGel & IsoGel Plus / 60ml sachets 4 x EnergyGel & EnergyGel Plus / 30ml sachets 3 x EnergySource (and/or EnergySource Plus) / 47g (50g) sachets 1 x EnergySource 4:1 / 47g sachets 1 x EnergySource X’treme / 50g sachets *Contains an assortment of best selling flavours All daily correct answers will be placed into a final draw to win a HIGH5 hamper at the end of the tour Daily winners will be contacted via PM (personal messaging) on the HUB Race packs are designed for: Road, MTB, Triathlon

It's the 100th edition of the Tour de France and to celebrate ASG is giving away High5 Race Packs every day during the Tour! :clap: Here’s how it works: Each day one HIGH5 race pack will be given away to the 1st person who correctly predicts the stage winner You will be required to provide the rider’s NAME, SURNAME & TEAM NAME in order to qualify There will be a specific thread for each TDF stage so you HAVE to post on the correct thread to qualify The 1st correct answer on each thread will win a race pack worth R200, containing the following: 2 x IsoGel & IsoGel Plus / 60ml sachets 4 x EnergyGel & EnergyGel Plus / 30ml sachets 3 x EnergySource (and/or EnergySource Plus) / 47g (50g) sachets 1 x EnergySource 4:1 / 47g sachets 1 x EnergySource X’treme / 50g sachets *Contains an assortment of best selling flavours All daily correct answers will be placed into a final draw to win a HIGH5 hamper at the end of the tour Daily winners will be contacted via PM (personal messaging) on the HUB Race packs are designed for: Road, MTB, Triathlon **************************************************************************************************************** 10% faster and 15% more power – research proven drinks from High5 For more information on products and research conducted, visit: http://asgsport.co.za/index.php/high5/ or international website http://highfive.co.uk/

Hi Turk182 Are you trying to enter for an event on the ASG Events website? If so, please give Karla a call on 012 751 4130 or karla@asgworld.co.za so we can sort it out Regards ag

Event Name: The Ibiza Challenge When: 8 December 2013 - 18 December 2013 Where: Spanish island of IBIZA, International Category: MTB ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE AND CONQUER THE SPANISH ISLAND! Adventurous mountain biker, fit and a keen traveler? This event is for you...THE IBIZA CHALLENGE! ABOUT THE RACE The Challenge is aimed at giving you the ultimate Mediterranean experience. If you are adventurous, fit, and a keen traveller, the IBIZA challenge is the event for you! It kicks off at OR Tambo airport and after 8000 kilometres of travelling you reach the Spanish island of IBIZA, south of Barcelona. IBIZA is known as the summer party capital of the world but during winter it all but closes down, accepting a more leisurely pace and allowing MTB enthusiasts to move around freely and have the Island all to themselves. You will be spending 7 riding days on the island, exploring the tracks, mountains and breathtaking views of this Mediterranean wonderland. This excursion will cater for the VERY FIT athlete as well as for any other level of rider. THE CHALLENGE: The Challenge will consist of 800 hard kilometers over 7 days’ riding! This will include single track, asphalt, jeep track, and cobblestone surfaces taking you through valleys, over mountains, along the sea, through pine forests and through villages. You may expect an elevation of up to 900m in a single day with most days testing your legs, technical skills and endurance. The terrain is rugged and beautiful simultaneously and The Challenge will meet out an average of 114 km each day comprising of a hard morning’s ride which can be rounded off with optional afternoon activities – sometimes taking you to breathtakingly beautiful places which you can only reach by MTB! Secluded coves, cliffs, beaches and mountains all beckon and sights include the old fortified city, cathedrals and defence towers dotted along the coast. We will also be spending a day at the jewel of Spain, Barcelona, on the way back. Optional activities include trail running, canoeing, open water (sea) swimming, rock climbing as well as MTB time trials. Participants can pick and choose their own level of participation should they not be able to take on The Full Challenge. This is referred to as the Ibiza Active experience. Just come. Don’t stay home. Do what you are able to. Accept The Challenge. ACCOMMODATION: Most hotels close down in Ibiza for the winter months,but we have lined up three hotels in different areas. They are all decent three star hotels providing us with a good level of accommodation. The first couple of nights we will be in Portinatx on the northern tip of the island, then San Antoni on the west coast and lastly the capital of Ibiza on the east coast, Elvissa, for the last night. We will also be spending a day in Barcelona on the way back with many sights to see and much sangria to consume... COST: R30,000 divided into 3 easy payments: 31 July: R10,000 30 Sept: R10,000 and 30 Nov: the balance of R10,000. Please note that we only have 30 spots left. That means FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! WHAT YOU GET: Return flight from OR Thambo to Ibiza Schengen visa, airport tax, transfers Bicycle transport (supply your own bike bag) Accommodation Breakfast, packed lunch and selected dinners Plenty of sightseeing To view The Ibiza Challenge trailer, visit the following link:https://vimeo.com/67748838 For more queries, visit the www.ibizachallenge.co.za website or email info@ibizachallenge.co.za Don't miss out on this exciting challenge, secure your spot today! Go to Event Page

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COMPETITION TIME with ASG Events! Post the name of our ‘mystery rider’ and stand a chance to WIN A FREE ENTRY FOR YOU AND A FRIEND! Terms & Conditions: * Correct answers will go into a draw, 1 winner will be announced on Friday 28 June Tuesday, 2 July * Entries only valid for the ASG Night Rider Series #7 taking place 1 August at Rosemary Hill * If the winner & their friend cannot attend the event, both will forfeit their entries * Entries not redeemable for cash, non-transferrable and non-refundable * For event info, visit: www.asgevents.co.za

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Hi guys Kindly direct your queries to: Danie Marais danie@cyclelab.com Danie is in charge of organisation and will be able to help with questions and queries

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Jock takes a detour – no Hilltop or Boulders South Africa’s toughest one-day race, the BESTmed Jock Cycle Classique, will take a detour on a brand-new route when it is held for the 30th time on July 20. The three-stage national classic, which is presented by ASG, traditionally takes place on a triangular route between Barberton, Kaapmuiden and Nelspruit in Mpumalanga. But this year it has been diverted for the most mundane of reasons: roadworks. “The route changes are due to roadworks on the N4 toll route in the area of Mara Valley and the Gorge,” says route director Egbert de Bruyn. “There are stop/go controls there and the route over Boulders is the alternative, so the concessionaire (TRAC) would not give us permission to use that road at all.” De Bruyn says having to work around these obstructions has essentially resulted in a whole new race. “Everything changes … from start and stop-over points, to new waterpoints. And where Barberton used to be the main focal point of the race, we are not even going to pass through it this year. The race will now centre on Nelspruit.” This means the infamous Hilltop and Boulders climbs, which have been the undoing of many a roadie, are now conspicuous by their absence. But, says De Bruyn, the new course still offers riders a leg-numbing, heart-racing 151km challenge in the heart of winter. “As everybody knows, the Jock is the toughest one-dayer in the country and this new route has some fresh challenges of its own.” The 43km first stage starts from the Mbombela Stadium near Nelspruit at 06.30 and includes 20km of hard pedalling on gradients of between two and six per cent. “Then we have the extremely challenging Heidel Eggs climb. At two kilometres long, it is shorter than Hilltop but more or less the same ascent.” The stage finished along the White River Road with breakfast at the Rob Ferreira School. At 09:00, the 45km second stage begins when the riders head out in the direction of Sabie, over the 7km Spitskop climb, which is the same length as Boulders. For those who make it over the top, a welcome lunch break awaits at Sabie Primary School. “Although stage two is shorter than the second stage last year, the first 15 kilometres will now be over rolling hills as opposed to the previous flat roads,” says De Bruyn. After lunch, at around 12:30, the 63km final stage takes the riders back to Nelspruit via Long Tom Pass. “The last stage begins with ten kilometres of tough climbing up the pass that will drain riders’ energy right from the start.” It is mostly downhill after that but, De Bruyn says, the legs will have to last 18km longer than the previous year. “So, all in all, it’s still a tough race all round.” With 20 lead-out vehicles as well as motorcyclists and traffic officials on hand, De Bruyn says the one thing riders do not have to worry about is their safety. “Many races, such as the national championships and the Panorama Tour, are held annually on these routes and the motorists in this area are much more relaxed and forgiving.” Race organiser Wynand de Villiers says the field will be limited to 1 500 participants. “The nature of the riding terrain in the Lowveld is such that no cycling event is going to be easy; the road either goes up or down. So this year’s Jock will be as tough, if not tougher than previous years.” In the absence of reigning champion Reinardt Janse van Rensburg, a new crop of pros will compete to take the title of toughest rider. “I think the MTN-Qhubeka feeder team will be the ones to beat this year,” says De Villiers. “They have shown themselves to be a complete outfit by winning the team time-trial at the SA champs and their African riders are very good climbers.” He says riders who would like to do only two stages will join the tour in White River, and those wishing to complete just one leg will start with the final lot in Sabie. The 17:30 cut-off time will be strictly enforced on the last stage. “Riders should not think they can tackle the Jock without training. It’s a tough ride in anyone’s terms. If you don’t train, you won’t make it,” says De Villiers. Enter online at www.asgevents.co.za before July 9. For updates, find the race on Facebook or follow @jockcycle.

Event Name: BestMed Jock Cycle Classique, Presented By ASG When: 20 July 2013 Where: Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit, Mpumulanga Category: Road 2013 Jock features a new route, and new start at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit The 2013 Bestmed Jock Cycle Classique, presented by ASG, takes place on 20 July 2013 and will feature a new route due to road works on the N4 highway between Nelspruit and Kaapmuiden. The organization has been hard at work securing the de-tour route and all is in place for yet another memorable edition of South Africa's toughest single day road bike challenge. The 2013 Jock will start and finish at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit with the stages linking White River and Sabie to the Lowveld's capital for a total 3-stage distance of 151km. The stages are as follows: Stage 1: Nelspruit – White River: 43km Stage 2: White River – Sabie (via Spitskop): 45km Stage 3: Sabie; Nelspruit (via Long Tom Pass): 63km Stage 1: The first stage, which starts at 6:30, goes out from the Mbombela Stadium towards the Sabie road around Nelspruit. Competitors will ride 20km out until they turn down onto the Brondal road, past Heidel Eggs and ending at the Rob Ferreira School in White River at 43 km. Stage 2: At 09:00 riders will start tackling the second stage (in the same order as the first. The race moves out of White River onto the Sabie road over Spitskop and will end at the entrance towards Sabie. It's a 45km ride after which the field will settle down to lunch at the Sabie Primary School before gearing up for the final leg. Stage 3: The third stage starts at 12:30 from the School and riders almost immediately hit the first (and only) big obstacle - The Long Tom Pass. The pass is a monster, totaling 12km with an average gradient of 7 percent. The good news is that; after Long Tom - the riding becomes easier as the stage progresses all the way back to Nelspruit to finish back at the Mbombela Stadium. Entry limit: Riders must please note that only 1500 entries for the 3-stage event will be accepted. Cut-off and Prize Giving: The cut-off in Nelspruit is at 17:30 and prize giving will take place at 16:00. Entry fees: 3-stage: R580 2-stage: R400 1-stage: R150 Spectator Packages: Spectators can book a package which will enable them to follow the race in one of the spectator busses and also eat breakfast and lunch with their loved ones taking part in the race. The spectator packages are R350 each (kids under 7 can come along and eat and ride for free with their parent/s) Your entry fee includes: Special Jock long sleeved shirt Breakfast and lunch (for 3-stage riders, 2-stage riders will receive lunch only), catered by the parents; committees of schools in Sabie and White River. Tog bag vehicles (please note your tog bag has to be on the tog bag vehicles 15 minutes prior to each stage start) Goody bags with nutritional supplements and other rider aids Some of the best water points and local hospitality you'll ever experience Well marshalled roads Excellent race control Great camaraderie! Lovely Lowveld sunshine The satisfaction of conquering some of cycling's greatest climbs and the prestige of having completed South Africa's toughest single day race! Registration: The stadium will play host to registration on Friday afternoon before race day from 14:00 - 16:00. The Joburg registration will be at Cycle Lab in Fourways on the Thursday prior to race day from 10:00 - 16:00. All sorts of eats, drinks and entertainment will be put on at the stadium on Friday and Staturday and there is more than ample, safe, parking for participants. Official Vehicle Partner: NTT Toyota will again be the official vehicle partner to the Jock and have made more than 20 vehicles available to the organization. Official Accomodation Partner: The Protea Hotel Nelspruit is the official accomodation partner for the 2013 Jock. The race headquarters will be at the Protea Hotel Nelspruit. For accomodation enquiries contact them on: Email: res2@phnelspruit.co.za Tel: 013 752 3948 Website: www.proteahotels/nelspruit.com Tog bag vehicles: Tog bag vehicles will be available to transport rider's tog bags between stages. Please note that riders are only allowed one tog bag. The tog bag vehicles will be parked adjacent to the Food Service area at every stage finish. Please note your tog bag has to be on the tog bag vehicles 15 minutes prior to each stage start. Riders must please note that only 1500 entries for the 3-stage event will be accepted. Prize giving will take place at Mbombela Stadium at 16h00 and the race will end at 17h30 officially. With every Jock medal worn, again a cyclist is born! For further enquiries phone the race office on 076 621 1807 or email eventsupport@asgworld.co.za Go to Event Page

Sondela organisers have single-track mind Organisers of the Sondela MTB Classic, presented by ASG on June 29 and 30, will be shortening the 2013 feature race by 20km, without short-changing the riders. Route director Melgard Meyer says the main race will now cover 60 km in the picturesque Sondela Game Reserve north of Pretoria. The decision was made after requests from cyclists and the organisers were happy to oblige. Meyer, an avid mountain biker himself, says participants faced some sandy patches last year, which made the route varied but challenging. “This year we got rid of most of the sand, as riders find it a bit hard.” More than 1 400 riders entered for the event last year. For this month’s race, entries were capped at 1 500 to prevent congestion. The participants start at Sondela Caravan Park and after a few kilometres encounter the first single track, which continues for about 22 km. “Riders should brush up on their technical skills for the first half of the race. We don’t keep them working by creating climbs; we make them work by giving them very technical sections,” says Meyer. The outstanding feature of the route is that 80 per cent of it is single track. “We’ve added a new loop of riveting single track that was specifically designed for the race.” After a technical start, participants can look forward to a smooth, fast, flowing second half of the race. “You can pass other riders on our single track. We specifically built it that way so that nothing slows your pace.” Meyer originally launched the race as a fundraising exercise for the African Conservation Trust and now aims to encourage mountain biking as an eco-friendly family sport. Families can book a getaway at the resort any time of the year to ride the trails, which are marked every weekend. Meyer says all three races are suitable for riders of varying degrees of fitness, as long as they have the technical chops. Aside from the feature race, which takes place on the Sunday, there are also 20km and 40km options on the Saturday for weekend warriors who would rather take in the scenery than put the pedal down. The two shorter events feature more single track than last year and. The 20km has around 100m of vertical climbing and the 40km sports a total ascent of only 186m. Children between three and five years can take part in a 500m ride on the first day and those from six to eight year can try their hand at the 5km races on either the Saturday or Sunday. Along with fantastic routes, the reserve will be rolling out the red carpet for riders staying over within its boundaries. The entire caravan park will be dedicated to participants, which also means clean ablution facilities and ample parking for supporters. In addition, there will be vendors offering eats and drinks. A beer garden with live music rounds out the relaxed atmosphere. The Sondela MTB Classic provides the perfect weekend outing for the whole family and is nothing short of a bargain. Registration is at Solomon’s Cycles in Pretoria East on Thursday June 27, and at the Sondela Caravan Park pub on the Friday and Saturday. Visit www.asgevents.co.za

Event Name: Sondela Mountain Bike Classic, Presented By ASG When: 29 June 2013 - 30 June 2013 Where: Sondela Nature Reserve, Warmbaths, North West Category: MTB Bushveld mountain-biking at its best! The Sondela Mountain Bike Classic hosted almost 1400 riders last year and this year’s event sees a change in format and distances for the popular bushveld ride, which is presented by ASG Events on 29 and 30 June 2013. Distances on offer this year are 60km, 40km, 20km and kiddies rides on both days. The 20km and 40km take place on Saturday 29 June and the 60km ride takes place on its own on Sunday, 30 June, affording long distance entrants a user friendly experience without slower riders to contend with on the route. Entries for all the rides on the weekend will close one week prior to the event to enable the organisers to properly seed riders according to the SASeeding system. Riders will still be able to enter at the registration venues. Riders who enter at registration venues will pay a R50 late entry penalty fee and won’t be seeded. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE MORNING OF ANY EVENT! ASG Events were inundated with requests for a 60km event instead of last year’s 80km and we have obliged with a fast route. Last year’s 80km riders had to do two laps of the circuit and the back-end proved hard work in the sandy bits on the second lap. This year the 60km will only do one loop in the sandy section, which will be properly raked, and cyclists will get to ride a fast smooth single track section twice – and a new loop created specifically for the 60km. The 40km and 20km routes are free of thick sand with more single track added into the 40km compared to last year’s 40km ride. Sondela operations manager, Melgard Meyer, has created an absolutely stunning mountain bike course at the well-known nature reserve north of Pretoria, culminating in the advent of the first Sondela Mountain Bike Classic last year. Situated only 45 minutes north of Pretoria on the N1 Highway, Sondela Nature Reserve has been a popular bushveld getaway for many years – running on a high occupancy rate - and the mountain bike fraternity is privileged that the resort has made itself available for a mass participation mountain bike event, which is now a major winter stop-over on the local cycling calendar. The total ascent on the 60km ride is 266m while the 40km presents 186m of climbing. The 20km ride has a total gain of 100m. It all adds up to fast riding and routes that are suited to all abilities. It’s exhilarating on the almost endless flowing single track sections on which you can wiz along at more than 30km/h. It really is an experience to behold and the perfect winter ride to keep the legs going. Sondela boasts stunning facilities as well as ample parking right next to the start/finish area. The event will start and finish inside the Sondela caravan park, which has been bolstered with almost 40 new stands with their own private ablution facilities. Riders will be able to use neat ablution facilities when they attend the event. Numerous vendors will sell all sorts of eats and drinks and a beer garden with live music will provide the necessary post-race hydration for riders after their trip amongst the wonderful bushveld surroundings. Riders will spot various game species, including Warthog, Impala, Zebra, Wildebeest, Nyala and Eland and they’ll be hydrated by vibrant staff at the sponsored waterpoints on the route. The Classic on Sunday will start at 9:00, which will not only give the day time to warm up before riders set off, but it also affords riders the opportunity to drive to the venue on the N1 highway from Johannesburg or Pretoria on the morning of the event. Sondela have reserved the entire lush caravan park for mountain bikers who would like to sleep over for the weekend. Because of the high occupancy rate at Sondela, chalet accommodation is open to the general public over the race weekend, which means mountain bikers who’d like to book in these luxury self-catering units have to get cracking as soon as possible. After the much publicised veld fire which ravaged through Sondela last year, the first phase of rebuilding the chalets will be complete in May, which means there is ample accommodation for riders, provided you book your spot early. Melgard, a self-confessed mountain-bike addict, set out to create a riding culture at Sondela six years ago. In the process he has cut more than 80km of mountain bike tracks on the splendid 4700 hectare farm. He is an absolute perfectionist and it shows in the trails, which have been handcrafted to offer the best possible - quick and flowing – experience on a mountain bike. While the Sunday’s event is geared towards those individuals with a racing attitude, Saturday, 29 June offers two distance options for the family and the not-so-serious wheel wobblers. Saturday will feature a kiddie’s race for 3-5 year olds on a specially built “trail” with ramps and cool berms while 6-8 year-olds can try their hand at the 5km circular smooth single track MTB course. On Sunday we will host another kids ride before the start of the big race, but only for 6-8 year-olds. The kids will be accompanied by skilled riders who will be spread on the course. There are a few interesting prizes up for grabs in the kids event. Typically a youngster, who crosses the finish line in tears, will receive the award for the toughest rider on the day. And a special surprise awaits the child who finishes last and the youngest competitor. The 20km and 40km rides on Saturday afford Sunday’s serious racers the opportunity to do a twirl with their loved ones among the beautiful Sondela surroundings. There is a special deal offered to riders who would like to enter events on both days. Of course; it’s all accompanied by great entertainment and famous Sondela hospitality. The resort boasts a heated pool and many scheduled activities for kids, which include “kleilat”-throwing, quad bike rides, tug of war and excursions to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and farmyard. Kids who get up early enough can even help milk the cows! Proceeds from the Sondela Classic will go to the Sondela Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Medals to all finishers and big lucky draw prizes are on offer at the prize giving, sponsored by RCI, Sondela and ASG. The resort has won numerous awards for excellence and the mountain bike classic reflects this same culture of excellence. Entries and further information on www.asgevents.co.za For bookings at Sondela on 014 736 8900 or email info@sondela.com. Further info on Sondela and directions www.sondela.com Sondela MTB Classic – All the Facts: Date: 29 and 30 June 2013 Times: Saturday - 40km: 8:00, 20km: 11:00. Sunday: 60km: 9:00. Kiddies Rides: Saturday at 13:00, Sunday at 8:00 (only 6-8 year-olds) Distances: 60km, 40km 20km, kiddie’s rides (500 metres for 3-5 year-olds and 5km for 6-8 year-olds) Entry fees: 60km: R170 40km: R150 20km: R110 Kiddies rides: R30 Combined entries: 20km and 60km: R250 40km and 60km: R300 On-line entries: www.asgevents.co.za On-line entries close: 23 June 2013 Timed by: Spectrum Sport Programme: Saturday 29 June: 8:00 - 40km start 11:00 – 20km start 13:00: Kiddies 3-5 year-olds 13:20: Kiddies Ride 6-8 year-olds 14:00: Prize Giving Sunday 30 June: 8:00: Kiddies Ride 6-8 year-olds (no ride for 3-5 Year olds on Sunday) 9:00: 60km start 13:00: Prize Giving Registration: Solomons Cycles, Gift Acres Shopping Centre, Lynwood Road Pretoria East: Thursday 27 June 10:00 – 16:00 Sondela Caravan Park Pub: Friday 28 June 14:00 – 18:00 Sondela Caravan Park Pub: Saturday 29 June 7:00 – 12:00 For further info on Sondela and directions go to www.sondela.com For race enquiries email eventsupport@asgworld.co.za or phone 076 621 1807 Go to Event Page

Event Name: Jozi Night Rider MTB Series #4 When: 21 June 2013 Where: Heia Safari Ranc, Gauteng Category: MTB As winter creeps in its time to dig out the beanies and gloves for the most exciting event of the month in Johannesburg. The 4th event of the Jozi Night Rider takes place at Heia Safari Ranch on the West Rand on 21 June and it’s going to be bigger and better, colder, but lots more fun. We have yet again added new features, more events and even more fun to ensure the best night out. Three months on in the route building process, the routes are now smooth and fast. The water points are bigger and better, the entertainment louder and the food and bon fires ever present to create the well-known Night Rider vibe. These are just some of the great things you will experience come 21 June: Intiem Magazine Ladies Race The Intiem Magazine Ladies race is a 10km ride starting at 4:30pm to ensure there will be more than enough light on the route for those women who are a little nervous at night. This event is presented in conjunction with the ladies from Intiem Magazine. The route is safe and scenic with no serious technical sections, just a whole lot of fun. There are also Goodie bags for all finishers. Please note that ladies wanting to compete in the other events on the evening are welcome. 3km Kiddies Race We have made a number of changes to the kiddies route to ensure fun and entertainment. The kids will get to ride alongside Giraffe and Zebra, down some amazing single track but not too far from mom and dad. This event will give them a taste of what mommy and daddy talk about when they say they’re going on a ride, and making them feel like true mountain bikers. We have lead and sweep vehicles as well as marshals and safety personal on route to ensure your little angels are treated like gold. Once there done there are lots and lots of supervised activities for them to do while mom and dad take on the big stuff 10km Schools Challenge A new addition to the Jozi Night Rider is the Schools Challenge. This event will see which schools have the best mountain bikers. Starting at 6:15pm with the main 10km Night Riders, schools can enter as many riders as they want with teams consisting of 4 members. We will have 2 age groups, under 15 and under 18 (Girls and Boys). The top 3 members’ times will be added to give the team a time. Over the next 4 consecutive Jozi Night Riders we will add the times of each event and whoever has the lowest combined time after the 4 events will be the School Challenge Champion. There are some awesome prizes up for grabs both for school and competitors, and the title of School Challenge Champions. So challenge your classmates or friends and enemies in other schools. Now is the time to show them who’s the boss. If you need more info please e-mail: dherbst@intouchsports.net. Please note entries for the school challenge will only be accepted via online entries and not on the day 10km Jozi Night Rider The 10km Route has been changed slightly with some great new features. The first 2km is jeep track before turing onto the now famous single track. We’ve added a new water point and riding through the Zonki shebeen is quite an experience. The forest sections are even better and the team from Vrede Foundation will once again be waiting with Cold beers or Warm Coffee while to take a seat at the bonfires and take in the amazing view of the waterfall at the dam wall 20km Jozi Night Rider This race is the Big Daddy of the night Series and something you will not forget. Don’t be fooled, it is not a walk in the park, but it is worth every drop of sweat. Nowhere in Jozi will you be able to experience amazing single-track, long winding descents, jumps and burms, forests and spray from a 30meter wall of water, riding just meters away from Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest and other Buck. There are four fun filled water points and a short trek through 50 year old ruins, ALL IN THE DARK with only the light of the African sky looking down on you. This race will leave you spellbound and stories to tell all night long. The programme of events is: Intiem Magazine Ladies Race: 10km - start time 4:30pm Kiddies Race: 3km - start time 5:30pm 20km Jozi Night Rider - start time 6:00pm 10km Jozi Night Rider - start time 6:15pm 10 km schools challenge - start time 6:15pm (with the normal 10km) Start/ Finish and Entertainment The Boma will once again be the heart of the Jozi Night Rider. With 8 bonfires to keep you warm, a variety of food from the chefs at Heia safari, a bar and massage tents. There is also a secure monitored kiddie’s area and lots of music and entertainment to keep the party going. The team from In Touch Sports and ASG would also like to welcome some of our great new sponsors of the Jozi night Rider Series: · Action Motor Group Krugersdorp who will have some of their great new Ford and Mazda vehicles on show for you to take a look at including the new Ford Ranger and Kuga and Transit models . Peet and His team will be on site to answer any questions or even take you for a spin if you lucky · Intiem Magazine. one of the biggest magazines in South Africa and loads of fun to read. The ladies from Intiem will not only be making sure the ladies race is something special but they’ll also have a few goodies on offer · Cipla Nutrition: Cipla Nutrition is the talk of the sports industry at the moment with arguably some of the best quality products on offer and they will be on hand to offer some samples to give you the lift you need · Optimum Financial Services: great supporters of cycling and hands down one of the best financial advisers and medical aid assistants in the market · Cycle Lab Little Falls: Tertius and his team will be on site to assist with any late tech issues or advice on new products · DMK : DMK will be launching one of the most talked about recovery products for athletes on the market. You will be able to try out Turbo Freeze, it is amazing Please note a good light is a prerequisite for riding the Night Rider. If you don’t have a light you can rent one during the on-line entry process. Go to Event Page

Congratulations to Chris Froome on winning the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday...riding Pinarello!

Event Name: Cycle Lab Monument Challenge 2013 Presented By ASG When: 23 June 2013 Where: Shop3, Labori Centre, 43 Main Road, Suider Paarl,, Western Cape Category: Road Cycle Lab Monument Challenge 2013 presented by ASG Category: Road Events Event Date: 23 June 2013 Entries Close: 17 June 2013 at 23:00 Venue: Cycle Lab, Paarl Province: Western Cape Distance: 109km (R185), 80km (R165) Starting Time: From 09:30 Timed By: RaceTec Number Collection: Cycle Lab, Shop 3 Labori Centre, 43 Main Road, Suider Paarl; Saturday 22 June 2013, From 10:00 – 17:00 Additional Information: You will be required to produce your valid CSA license or proof of provincial affiliation at registration or you will be required to purchase an event license. For all the new CSA Racing and Licensing Rules and Regulations please visit the CSA website, click here Please note: In order to race in the CSA Licence Racing Age Group Categories you must have a seeding index of below 20. If you do not meet the cut-off you will start in the Open/Seeded Group related to your current seeding, regardless of the licence you hold More Information, click here 109km Route Map, click here Contact Details: Danie Marais: danie@cyclelab.com Carinus Lemmer: carinus@gmail.com or 0739818156 To enter, click here Go to Event Page

Last night's trail run and mountain bike race was AWESOME! Check out these great photographs: http://www.facebook....60932401&type=3