Kai

I see that the this race is in the same area as the bestmed telkom satelite road race. Will therd be traffic issues?

So maybe you should mail and ask? Maybe you have something wrong with your profile?

I emailed sas@adbendurance.com and Nadine explained it to me

I emailed sas@adbendurance.com and Nadine explained it to me

Hi guys, sas batched the riders in much smaller batches for van gaalens. I mean 200 in a batch was just too much for even an open race like trailseeker #3. So, with so much single track one must understand that batches are smaller. Everybody can't start in A batch? My point is, surely they are trying to clear up the bottleneck issue by making the batches smaller?

Hi guys, sas batched the riders in much smaller batches for van gaalens. I mean 200 in a batch was just too much for even an open race like trailseeker #3. So, with so much single track one must understand that batches are smaller. Everybody can't start in A batch? My point is, surely they are trying to clear up the bottleneck issue by making the batches smaller?

HI guys, There seems to be a misconception about how SAS works and that's why there are so many unhappy campers. Batching is done on a race index, which is a result of a mathematic algorithm which includes winning time vs times of the time of the participant 70% down the field, it includes the quality of the first 10% of riders (am I racing against Kevin Evans/Theresa Ralph or just any Tom, Dick or Harry) also the CSA race weight classification. Is this a 100 participant race or a 3500 UCI rated race. So winning a smaller race might not count as much as finishing 20th in a big race. Being batched well also depends on how large the batches are. If a trail might include more potential bottle necks, smaller batches might push good riders into batch B or C. I think talking to the girls at race registration might be a good option for those who do not understand how everything works.

That's a great race dude, it's a tough area to ride in, hope the weather is good that weekend

This is an awesome race with a 15m log bridge crossing a stream, most of the 60km is single track, and the race is capped at 300 riders for the MTB race. Will definitely be worth the travel.

Event Name: Wolhuterskop Nature Reserve Multi Sport Day When: 1 January 1970 Where: Bethlehem, Freestate Category: Multisport MOUNTAIN BIKE: Starts at 09:00 Pre entries Enter Online from 7 Feb to 11 March You can enter at the venue! Entries open from 05:45 Best Single track and jeep track in SA 55 km MTB =[pre entry R 140 -] and [late entry R 160 -] 30 km MTB = [pre entry R 80 -] and [late entry R 100 -] 20 km MTB =[pre entry R 50 -] and [late entry R 70 -] 3 km ‘KIDDIES RACE ‘ = FREE The 60 km is challenging and will test skills and endurance to the limit. This race is extreme and for die hard mountain bikers. Single track and jeep track makes up 80% of the route. There are a few steep climbs with nice drop offs. 'Bull runs' and 'chicken runs' on all technical sections! 23 km of the race will be in the nature reserve! The 30 km is challenging and will test skills. Single track and jeep track makes up 50% of the route. 23 km of the race will be in the nature reserve! The 20 km is for the fun rider and family. Single track and jeep track. the whole route is in the nature reserve TRAIL RUN: Starts at 06:30 No pre entries. Entries will be at the venue on race day! Entries open from 05:45 Single track and jeep track 15 km trail run = R 60 - 7 km trail run = R 30 - OPEN WATER SWIM: Starts at 15:00 No pre entries. Entries will be at the venue on race day! Entries open from 05:45 1600 m swim = R 60- 500 m swim = R 30- [if water temp is below 22c wet-suits will be allowed] Go to Event Page