WesselvdWalt

Results on www.saseeding.co.za (some issues existed - should be fixed or about to be fixed)

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Hey Guys, I need to draw the maps for van gaalen and then go out with Erik to ride the new parts... he's not very tech savy so I need to draw the routes for him. I'll draw preliminary ones as I understand them to be and post them in due time.

The SA Seeding email has just gone out for Trailseeker 1...

Event Name: Mabalingwe LionMan When: 19 July 2014 Where: Mabalingwe, Limpopo Category: MTB It’s back, and it’s going to be better than ever! The 13th edition of the Mabalingwe LionMan is on 19 July 2014. Only an hour and a half from Pretoria is the new featured event for 2014, LionMan. The race has a great history and has grown to one of the most prominent and popular mountain bike races in South Africa, after some negotiations the event is back in full swing! The "LionMan" MTB race has become a "must-do-event" for all seasoned cyclists but also for families and newcomers to the sport. This year the Lion Man will undergo some exciting changes on route, we have carefully read and listened to feedback from the previous year’s races and believe we have come up with the best route possible for everyone, show casing the best Mabalingwe has to offer in mountain biking! The event is the perfect weekend where families can all ride and there’s are distances for everyone! Take a look at the many activities and sites to see when you are down here. Go to Event Page

Hi Wian, None of our National events currently have a cap in place. We always accept line / late entries for them. We also won't charge a late fee t Rooiberg.

Seeding emails went out about 30min ago. Please ignore first one with typo, which had "Sun" for the half and not "Sat"

NO late penalty fee!

Event booklet is now available online: http://issuu.com/advendurance/docs/2014_nissan_trailseeker1

Fixed

Some changes to the start times: 31/05 07:45 Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 31/05 08:00 Start 70km 31/05 09:15 Start 40km 31/05 10:55 Start 20km 31/05 11:30 Start 10km 31/05 12:10 Winner of the Fun Ride 10km Expected 31/05 12:00 Winner of the Fun Race 20km Expected 31/05 11:00 Winner of the 1/2 Marathon 40km expected 31/05 10:50 Winner of the Marathon 70km expected 31/05 13:00 Prize Giving

THe Half Marathon cap has been reached... 1250/1250. 10km Fun Ride (All Ages) 80 of 200 available 20km Fun Race (All Ages) 190 of 700 available Marathon Race (19yrs+) 42 of 850 available

Online entries are now closed line entries will be available on the registration days.

Hey guys, I'm in the process to get the site updated and will shortly add the prices and a explanation of the teams too.

The winter time should be a good fit to Van Gaalen... Come prepared VG is gonna throw it's best at you...

Busy with the event booklet as we speak. Went to cullinan the past weekend to get updates from Gavin out Route Director. As soon as the booklet is finished the profiles will be too and I'll share.

Hey Guys, I met with Erik from van Gaalens on Friday. Marathon & Half Routes will be 80% similar to Trailseeker Van Gaalens 2013. Got some distance changes obviously to meet with the demand of the National level race status... eg. 40->45km 70-75km etc. Because the race is over two days you'll have nice small batches spread out, and large batch gaps. I'll draft the provisional routes tomorrow for you. The Ultra will have some additional sick.. and I mean sick climbing... #spoiler alert............ We had a National downhill in the magalies a couple years ago, we are going up here, with some switchbacks and fast technical downhills.

Hey Guys, Herewith the details for Rooiberg for the cut-offs: Note this route is not a marathon + half marathon loop. You will also be removed from category prizes in the marathon. 07:15 - ULTRA START ALL 10:45 - @45km ( 3h30min from start ) [ TOTAL TIME: 3h30min] in Ultra to still get a finish in the Marathon but you have to then take the Marathon exit and receive a red sticker. 12:15 - @60km ( 1h30min from previous point ) [ TOTAL TIME: 5h00min] WP 4. You will be pulled off and given the option to take the dirt road back to the venue or wait and go back with the sweeper. 13:15 - @74km ( 1h00min from previous point) [ TOTAL TIME: 6h00min] in the Ultra you will be DNF in the ULTRA & Marathon if this point is not reached before this time. 16:00 - @105km ( 2h45min from previous point) [ TOTAL TIME: 8h45min] on the finish line, you will get a DNF in the ULTRA if not reached before this time.

Event Name: MTN National MTB Series #6 Van Gaalen Driven By Nissan When: 14 June 2014 - 15 June 2014 Where: Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, North West Category: MTB Terrain: Farm lands | Bushveld | Rocky Terrain | Ravines Elevation: 1400m Participants: 2000+ Distances: 10km / 20km / 45km / 75km / 110km Features: Single tracks | Dual Tracks | Dams | Rivers | Floating Bridges Registration: Fri 13/06 16:00-19:00 & Sat 14/06 06h30 - 09h00 & Sun 15/06 06h30 - 09h00 Brand new for 2014 in the MTN National MTB Series Driven by NISSAN is Van Gaalen. The Van Gaalen trails have built up quite a reputation over the years as being the hardest event in the NISSAN Trailseeker series. We felt it has graduated to qualify as a National status event for 2014. Saturday 06h30-09h00: Registration & Line Entries 14/06 07h00: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 14/06 07h15: Start MTN ULTRA PRO/Elite & Amateur 110km Race 14/06 07h40: Start MTN Marathon 75km Ladies 14/06 08h00: Start MTN Marathon 75km "A" Batch +5min intervals 14/06 11h30: Winner of MTN Marathon 75km Expected 14/06 12h00: Winner of MTN Ultra 110km expected 14/06 13h00: Prize Giving Sunday 06h00-09h00: Registration & Line Entries 15/06 07h15: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 15/06 07h30: Start NISSAN 1/2 Marathon 45km "A" Batch +5min intervals 15/06 07h35: Start NISSAN 1/2 Marathon 45km Ladies "A" Batch +5min intervals 15/06 08h10: Start 20km Fun Race 15/06 08h30: Start 10km Fun Race 15/06 10h45: Winner of 20km Fun Race Expected 15/06 11h15: Winner Nissan 45km Expected 15/06 12h00: Prize Giving Go to Event Page

I'd like to hear from you guys what a fair minimum average speed is to do a ultra in ie. min 15km/h for a 120km 8hour finish time...

Reminder that the start times are: 24/05 07h15: Start MTN ULTRA PRO/Elite & Amateur 105km Race 24/05 07h40: Start MTN Marathon 75km Ladies 24/05 08h00: Start MTN Marathon 75km "A" Batch +5min intervals 24/05 09h00: Start NISSAN 1/2 Marathon 46km "A" Batch +5min intervals 24/05 09h40: Start 20km Fun Race 24/05 09h55: Start 10km Fun Race

Event online booklet: http://issuu.com/advendurance/docs/2014_mtn_rooiberg_online

Interactive route maps are now online: http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/nationalmtbseries/rooiberg on the right hand side...

Sorry Corrie, been on Rooiberg stuff all day, which had a deadline. Next up is Diamond rush.

Nope you can't this is a pre entry event only that is sold out before the event. Currently 800 entries remain...