ScottCM Posted November 15, 2013 Share The Barberton and Wellington events are the races that fall away in the 2014 Series. Asked why for the first time in 13 years the Barberton event won't be part of the MTN National MTB Series, Pienaar simply said that a change is sometimes as good as a holiday. “Don’t get me wrong. Barberton is fantastic race we just felt it was time for a change to freshen up the series a bit with new exciting routes and venues". https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/mtb/sa-mtb/mtn-national-mtb-series-driven-by-nissan-announced-race-dates-for-2014-r1088 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 15, 2013 Share “Don’t get me wrong. Barberton is fantastic race we just felt it was time for a change to freshen up the series a bit with new exciting routes and venues". Nice fluffy corporate talk that doesn't actually mean anything - why drop something "fantastic" just for the sake of change? Its like that age old lie - "It's not you, it's me...." Edited November 15, 2013 by Skubarra Li Mu Bai and Barberton XCM MTB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted November 15, 2013 Share Nice fluffy corporate talk that doesn't actually mean anything - why drop something "fantastic" just for the sake of change? Its like that age old lie - "It's not you, it's me...."I think its more a case of the numbers and $$$ earned. VG attracts a lot of souls, Barberton less so. Barberton XCM MTB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 15, 2013 Share I would estimate that Wellington and Tulbagh entries was roughly half that of Sabie & Barberton this year. Pity that Gravel Travel is gone, was much better than Tulbagh. Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 15, 2013 Share I am pretty amped for the VG one....wonder what they will do for the ultra, could be an awesome ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 26, 2013 Share Hi all!!! Never fear as the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge is here to stay! Yes, this "not so delicate" race promises to challenge each and every cyclist! Entries are open! http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ http://www.treadmtb.co.za/barberton-xcm-mtb-challenge-stay/ Happy cycling! And hope to see you all back in Barberton om 25 Jan 2014!!! P.S. Please spread the good news! Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted November 27, 2013 Share Hi all!!! Never fear as the Barberton XCM MTB Challenge is here to stay! Yes, this "not so delicate" race promises to challenge each and every cyclist! Entries are open! http://cycleevents.c...challenge-2014/ http://www.treadmtb....challenge-stay/ Happy cycling! And hope to see you all back in Barberton om 25 Jan 2014!!! P.S. Please spread the good news!great! Barberton XCM MTB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share Did anyone see that there will be no more Baberton Classic next year on the Advendurance Calender?That sucks!!Hi, The Barberton XCM MTB Challenge will still take place on 25 Jan 2014.Enter now at : http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ Please spread the word and we look forward to see you there! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share Nice fluffy corporate talk that doesn't actually mean anything - why drop something "fantastic" just for the sake of change? Its like that age old lie - "It's not you, it's me...."Hi, The Barberton XCM MTB Challenge will still take place on 25 Jan 2014.Enter now at : http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ Please spread the word and we look forward to see you there! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share I am pretty amped for the VG one....wonder what they will do for the ultra, could be an awesome ride You can always do a Ultra in Barberton on 25 Jan 2014! Enter now at : http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ Please spread the word and we look forward to see you there! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share Nooo! It was such an awesome race, either up or down.But I'm sure Dullstroom wont disappoint, well hopefully not.Hi Jy gaan defnitief 'n "help my trap" nodig he as jy nie Desember bietjie ekstra effort gan insit nie. Inskrywings is oop vir die 18de Barberton XCM MTB Challenge op 25 Jan 2014 Enter now at : http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ Sal dit waardeer indien julle bietjie die nuus kan deel! Groete en ons hoop ons sien julle almal daar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share Yip.. Think i must do my own Training weekend in Barberton early January, lolor race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share that is sad. Barberton had a great vibe, the marathon was awesome, damn im going to miss this event.No you won't - as we're going nowhere!Entries are open! Enter now at : http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share there will be deaders after an ultra @ VG...Hi, The Barberton XCM MTB Challenge will still take place on 25 Jan 2014.Enter now at : http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ Please spread the word and we look forward to see you there! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share NO BARBERTON???????!!!!! :thumbdown: Now this is bad news Hi - some GOOD NEWS!!! The Barberton XCM MTB Challenge will still take place on 25 Jan 2014.Enter now at : http://cycleevents.co.za/baberton-mtb-challenge-2014/ Please spread the word and we look forward to see you there! Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barberton XCM MTB Posted November 27, 2013 Share Is it just no longer an 'avendurance' race is it no more at all?Let me know if you want me to send you more details. The race will take place in Barberton on 25 Jan 2014 - but will not form part of the Advendurance series anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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