No More Baberton Classic in 2014

[ScottCM]

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

[Skubarra]

“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]

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.

[jcza]

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.

[rouxtjie]

I am pretty amped for the VG one....wonder what they will do for the ultra, could be an awesome ride

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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!

[Li Mu Bai]

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]

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

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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!

[Barberton XCM MTB]

Yip.. Think i must do my own Training weekend in Barberton early January, lol

or race!

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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/

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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

[Barberton XCM MTB]

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.