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Interactive profiles are now online! http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/nationalmtbseries/clarens

Hey Guys, Gavin our new routemaster is back from Clarens with ROUTES & PROFILES. I'm about to finish the booklet and will then upload the profiles and routes to our website. Distance changes: 43km -> 48km (one of the new single track sections (8km) won't be in for 2014, due to a massive donga that's too wet & wide to include this year ) 70km -> 75km (We aimed to have it about 75km, at the stage of going live with the event it was a 70km. We had to add some gravel to go around a area due to land access.) - New section of 3km singletrack towards the finish! Ultra remains at 120km (we have decided to exclude the second climb up to the Caravan in the ultra to keep it at 120km. But trust me plenty of hard climbs and awesome scenery! The new climb to KOM / QOM at 25km in the marathon / ultra is going to be sick! Here are some teasers of the marathon route: http://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140408-WA0003.jpghttp://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140410-WA0002.jpghttp://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140410-WA0003.jpghttp://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140410-WA0005.jpghttp://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140414-WA0001.jpghttp://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140414-WA0002.jpghttp://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140415-WA0006.jpghttp://www.advendurance.com/documents/thehubsa/2014clarens/IMG-20140415-WA0007.jpg

Hey guys... it's not new on the calendar... the dates have been out since end of last year for the series. I know it's disappointing as you would love to do both events! We didn't choose to be on the same weekend as monster, it's the card we were dealt when it comes with the CSA calendar etc. We have already submitted our calendar for 2015...!

Sorry leon I miss typed... it's 24 April. (i've had too little sleep )

The early bird entry fees are: (closes on the 24th April) Early Bird Entries Fun Ride - R60 Fun Race - R.95-00 Half Marathon - R.170-00 Marathon - R.200-00 Ultra - R.230-00 Normal Online Entries Fun Ride - R65 Fun Race - R.115-00 Half Marathon - R.200-00 Marathon - R.230-00 Ultra - R.260-00

We had unforeseen land issues last year leading up to the event. Definitely not what we want to have happen. Lots of time to adjust things ahead of time this year..

Event Name: MTN National MTB Series #5 Rooiberg Driven By Nissan When: 24 May 2014 Where: Rooiberg Golg Course, Rooiberg, Limpopo, Limpopo Category: MTB http://advendurance.com/images/headers/2014rooibergheader.jpg Date: 24 May 2014 Venue: Rooiberg Golf Club, Rooiberg, 50km Outside Bela Bela, Limpopo 24°46'26.49"S 27°44'19.69"E Terrain: Grasslands | Bushveld | Rocky Terrain Elevation: 1149m | Ascent: 2000m Participants: 2200 | Distances: 20km / 40km / 75km / 105km Features: Single tracks | Dual Tracks | Wildlife Registration: Fri 23/05 16:00-19:00 & Sat 24/05 06h30 - 09h00 A mere 2 hours from Pretoria, 50km outside Bela Bella, lies a little town called Rooiberg. Rooiberg has a couple secrets and for those in the know who have ridden there before know that mountain bike trails have been built here from the ground up, providing a real adventurous escape into the bushveld. The venue is spread over more than 12 500 ha and malaria free, unspoilt bushveld, Elandsberg Nature Reserve nestles in the shadow of the majestic Waterberg Mountains. The route this year will incorporate additional trail networks around the Elandsberg Nature Reserve. 06h30-09h00: Registration & Line Entries 24/05 07h00: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 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 40km "A" Batch +5min intervals 24/05 09h40: Start 20km Fun Race 24/05 09h55: Start 10km Fun Race 24/05 10h45: Winner of 20km Fun Race Expected 24/05 11h15: Winner Nissan 40km Expected 24/05 11h30: Winner of MTN Marathon 75km Expected 24/05 12h00: Winner of MTN Ultra 105km expected 24/05 13h00: Prize Giving Go to Event Page

Event Name: NISSAN TrailSeeker #1 Diamond Rush When: 31 May 2014 Where: Petra Diamonds Mine, Oak ave, Cullinan, Gauteng Category: MTB http://www.trailseekerseries.co.za/media/rokgallery/c/cc30eb49-295c-4ca1-b5f9-65a9f04bb19c/6590d4b5-0671-4102-bf43-181a3adf5be7.jpg Date: 31 May 2014 Venue: Petra Diamonds Mine, Oak Ave, Cullinan, Gauteng, South Africa Terrain: Farm lands | Dry | Arid | Savanna Elevation: 1400m Ascent: 70km - 900m / 40km - 500m / 20km - 250m / 10km - 100m. Participant Limit: 3000 (70km - 800 / 40km - 1200 / 20km - 700 / 10km - 300 ) Features: Hand built trails | Bridges | Cattle track | 4x4 Trails | Dirt roads Event Programme 31/05 06:45 Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 31/05 07:00 Start 70km 31/05 08:30 Start 40km 31/05 10:20 Start 20km 31/05 10:40 Start 10km 31/05 11:10 Winner of the Fun Ride 10km Expected 31/05 11:20 Winner of the Fun Race 20km Expected 31/05 10:30 Winner of the 1/2 Marathon 40km expected 31/05 10:00 Winner of the Marathon 70km expected 31/05 13:00 Prize Giving Registration Times Date: Wednesday 28 May 2014 Venue: Cyclelab Fourways, Gauteng, South Africa Times: 10:00 - 17:00 Date: Thursday 29 May 2014 Venue: Epic Sports Cycle Shop, Gauteng, South Africa Times: 10:00 - 17:00 Date: Friday 30 May 2014 Venue: Lynnwood Cyclery, Gauteng, South Africa Times: 10:00 - 17:00 More details to follow, for more info got to: http://www.trailseekerseries.co.za / http://www.advendurance.com Go to Event Page

Thanks Brian!

Hi Johan, We have preliminary routes, we are going down end of the month to build trails, we are doing about 15km of trails in total to be built. I don't want to make the routes public until we have started but as soon as we have and reassessed we will commit to the planned route. The 43km is a bit easier than Sabie, except than the train in some cases are harder, so less climbing than Sabie but more rocky steeper climbs. If you are fit and can race a 70km then it just depends how capable you are on the technical side the 70km this year will be much harder than 2013.

Hi Diane, What do you mean by "PH" ? Thanks!

Guys, I spoke to SAseeding yesterday about the index. The index was incorrectly loaded. They have a new guy working there and he didn't know that the National MTB Series gets loaded as a A event. So the index is now as it should be. Apologies, thanks for bringing it to my attention.

This has now been corrected.

The route last year played out differently as was originally planned. This lead to us having to send the guys over back the way the ultras riders go. Sorry but that route was way to hard for the average 43km rider. There are some great pieces in the new 43km route similar to 2012 if you rode that year. If you want to ride that specific piece it's in the 73km and will be extended by 3km....

Thanks! I'll get the entries company to update this.

Marathon starts at 07h45. - Where does it say 08h40?

Results have been updated with personal details removed.

Secure him a gmail account now... he'll thank you in the future

Timing: The start time on the sms system was set a hour later than it should of been hence the 1hr difference. They only noticed it once the sms had gone out. They apologize for that and corrected the results asap. Route marking: We use two boards for indicating turns out of a road. This is pretty standard on the bigger roads at all our events. One board is placed 30m before the turn on the opposite side and one board at the turn next to the road on the side you are turning too. We can't place bunting there as vehicles need to be able to move in and out and it's worse if a bunting then possibly gets broken. There were two batches ahead of A men who rode correctly through this point with no problem. Batch A from 8th place followed a guy in front who missed this turn: See pic.http://www.advendurance.com/images/forums/tulbaghboard.JPG

Please mail me so we can sort this out for you. So I can get to the bottom of this please thanks. Unfortunately this was the one weekend I wasn't at the event. wessel(at)advendurance.com

Thanks. That's a error on the timing side! have just requested them to remove it! - Thought it was just my copy i received!

Event Name: MTN National MTB Series #4 Clarens Driven By Nissan When: 3 May 2014 - 4 May 2014 Where: Town Square, Clarens, Freestate Category: MTB Brand new route for 2014! Inline with the rest of the series as far as ascent and winning times goes. More slick rock! More awesome views! More single track! Half Marathon is now back to it traditional loop as in 2012. With added single track and less gravel roads! Date 03 & 04 May 2014 Venue Town Square, Clarens, Free State, South Africa GPS Location 28°30"8.35'S 28°25"12.62'E Elevation 1814m Terrain Rocky | Arid | Dry | Savanna Features Slick Rock | Ash River | Cattle Tracks | Custom Built Single Track Registration Protea Hotel - Fri 02/05 16:00-19:00 & Sat 03/05 06h00 - 08h30 & Sun 04/05 06h30 - 09h00 Online Entries Online entries Close 30th April 06:00 Clarens is a beautiful part of the world and is also nice and central for many up-country riders. Being just 3hrs away from Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Pietermaritzburg no reason to miss this beautiful event, so make sure you are there for this inaugural event. Situated in the Eastern Free State, Clarens is such a scenic and wonderful place that it is a big source of inspiration for many artists. For the last four years the event caused quite a stir, as it was said that the route is on world standards, completely blew everyone away! Clarens is a circular loop race; it will start in the Clarens Town Square, Clarens, Free State and finish at the same venue. This spectacular route crosses the Maluti Mountains on the edge of the Lesotho border, which is the highest mountain range in South Africa. The race has been in existence for 5 years and has grown tremendously the riding is absolutely unique and spectacular. Bring the family and make a weekend of this event in the picturesque town of Clarens, featuring art galleries, gift shops and some of the best food in the country! ROUTE SUMMARY Ultra - 120km | 2400m Ascent | 5h00min - 8h00min Marathon - 70km | 1800m Ascent | 3h00min - 6h00min Half Marathon - 43km | 929m Ascent | 2h00min - 4h00min Fun Race - 20km | 150m Ascent | Fun Ride - 10km | 50m Ascent Ultra Cut-off - 74.5km @ 13:35 PROGRAMME Saturday: 06h00-08h30: Registration & Line Entries 03/05 07h00: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 03/05 07h15: Start MTN ULTRA UCI PRO/Elite 120km Race 03/05 07h20: Start MTN Marathon 70km UCI Ladies 03/05 07h35: Start MTN Ultra Marathon Amateur Men 03/05 07h45: Start MTN Marathon 70km "A". Batches at +3min intervals 03/05 11h10: Winner of Marathon 70km Expected 03/05 12h30: Winner of UCI PRO/Elite Men expected 03/05 13h00: Prize Giving Sunday: 06h30-09h00: Registration & Line Entries 04/05 07h45: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover 04/05 08h00: Start Half-Marathon 43km "A". Batches at +5min intervals 04/05 08h45: Start Fun Race 20km 04/05 10h15: Winner Fun Race 04/05 10h30: Winner Half-Marathon 04/05 12h00: Prize Giving NEW CAMPING OPTION A campsite was erected this year. The campsite is located 6kms from the village on the Golden Gate Road with 600m of gravel road from the turn-off. The site can accommodate 200 people. Contact www.clarenssa.co.za. Go to Event Page

Hey Guys, I've got the winning time for the marathon at 3:05:25. This is how it is on the current results this morning. I'll hear from the guys today about the event and give you some feedback. regards!

A friend of mine has one of those fold up bikes... and as far as I know he bikes to the stations and back.

Press-Release: PRESS RELEASE: For immediate release – no embargo DATE: 12-03-2014 South Africa's longest running duathlon series is getting a makeover from outdoor and adventure event specialists Advendurance. The immensely popular SA Duathlon Series sponsored by DSM and Momentum Health will be relaunched as the Momentum Health OatWell Dual Cross Series, powered by PeptoPro, and will combine the best of both mountain biking and trail running worlds. The biggest changes are that in 2014, all 4 events will be off-road, and located within an hour's drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Known for their expert management of events ranging from the world's largest marathon mountain biking series to South Africa's largest obstacle course race, Advendurance's involvement bodes well for the growth of the Momentum Health OatWell Dual Cross Series. According to Fritz Pienaar from Advendurance, the logic is to establish the series in Gauteng before expanding to other provinces. "The event will have various categories and disciplines to cater for the whole family,” said Pienaar. “We will also provide child minding facilities, so parents can focus on enjoying the world-class trails we have prepared for them.” The first event will take place on 26 July and entries will open on the 1st of April, with only 1500 entries available. The first 1000 entrants will receive a high quality Columbia shirt for free. Over the years, DSM have linked various of their products to the event, including iFlex, MEG3 and PeptoPro. “I have great confidence in Advendurance and they have selected awesome new venues that will certainly put a smile on every participant’s face. I would advise people to get their entries in early as these four events will most likely be sold out quickly”, says Damian McHugh from Momentum Health. Cross powered by PeptoPro 2014 Event dates: #1 26 July - Heia Safari Ranch #2 23 August - Hakahana #3 6 September - Kloofzight hotel and conference venue #4 25 October - Agricultural research council (ARC) Roodeplaat Find us online: www.dualx.co.za Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/momentumdualx Find us on twitter: @DualXsa ENDS. NOTE TO THE EDITOR: More about DSM: Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM’s 24,500 employees deliver annual net sales of around €10 billion. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext. More about Momentum: Momentum, proud sponsor of the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge and Pick n Pay Momentum Cape Argus, is an integrated financial service provider, offering a variety of financial solutions to the South African market, on the African continent and to global investors. Momentum Health is the third largest open medical scheme in South Africa. With Momentum, your health is your wealth, and Momentum Health offers tailor-made product solutions that cater to every family’s needs. Momentum staff will be out at the water points and look forward to hosting you, friends and family for yet another great day of endeavour, accomplishment, fun and success. www.momentumhealth.co.za or momentumhealth.mobi Momentum is a member company of MMI Holdings Ltd, the third largest listed insurance company in South Africa. MMI Holdings is the merged entity of Momentum and Metropolitan and is listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). Momentum Health is registered with the Council for Medical Schemes as an open medical scheme in South Africa. More about Advendurance: Advendurance provides event management and consultancy for sporting and cultural activities in South Africa and across Africa. Founded in 2001 and operating from offices in Pretoria, the company has established many of South Africa’s leading sport events. Advendurance is a unique African events company that produces a broad range of sporting events including cycling and mountain biking and adventure events. The company has established a strong reputation in offering professional services within the events industry. www.advendurance.com