WesselvdWalt Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Event Name: 31 Jan -Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #1 MeerendalWhen: 31 January 2015Where: Meerendal Wine Estate, Western CapeCategory: MTBA mere 20km from Cape Town lies one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Perhaps being better known of late for it's abundant network of trails that have been built by Bennet Nel and owned by Meerendal Multisport.The Cape Epic has been hosted by Meerendal for 3 yrs and will be the final stage finish on the 2015 edition. This will be the first stop in the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series for 2015. Perfect after the long holidays to shake out those legs and see who have done the miles over the festive season!PROGRAMMESaturday: 105km Ultra PRO/Elite – 06:30am - 2900m AscentSaturday: 70km Marathon - Elite ladies - 06:50am - 1800m AscentSaturday: 70km Marathon XCM – 07:00am Batch "A" + 5minSaturday: 40km 1/2 Marathon XCM – 07:55am Batch "A" + 3min - 1100m AscentSaturday: 20km Fun Race - 08:45am Batch "A" - 450m AscentSaturday: 10km Fun Ride - 09:00am All Groups - 110m AscentGo to Event Page
milky4130 Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Awesome!!! Another event in my back yard. Can't wait. It's the weekend after Attakwas so there should be good form.
white tiger Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Event Name: 2015 Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #1 MeerendalWhen: 31 January 2015Where: Meerendal Wine Estate, Western CapeCategory: MTB A mere 20km from Cape Town lies one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Perhaps being better known of late for it's abundant network of trails that have been built by Bennet Nel and owned by Meerendal Multisport.The Cape Epic has been hosted by Meerendal for 3 yrs and will be the final stage finish on the 2015 edition. This will be the first stop in the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series for 2015. Perfect after the long holidays to shake out those legs and see who have done the miles over the festive season!PROGRAMMESaturday: 105km Ultra PRO/Elite – 07:30amSaturday: 75km Marathon - Elite ladies - 07:40amSaturday: 75km Marathon XCM – 08:00am Batch "A" + 5minSaturday: 45km 1/2 Marathon XCM – 08:35am Batch "A" + 5minSaturday: 20km Fun Race - 09:15am Batch "A"Saturday: 10km Fun Ride - 09:30am All Groups Go to Event PageLooks like a great event, but I would like a bit more info with regards to route and how much climbing there will be????It's 15 min from my house, so I would like to do it!
Johny Bravo Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 So glad they moved the Western Cape race from Tulbach. Looking forward to this, going to be brilliant.
Oufy MTB (Roadie) Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 so as a nobody, can I qualify to ride the 75km or is that what the 20km fun ride is therefore?
milky4130 Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 so as a nobody, can I qualify to ride the 75km or is that what the 20km fun ride is therefore?im sure anyone can ride the 75km
milky4130 Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 So glad they moved the Western Cape race from Tulbach. Looking forward to this, going to be brilliant.in a way yes, would've been cool if they kept both so I can measure myself on previous years results.
Johny Bravo Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 in a way yes, would've been cool if they kept both so I can measure myself on previous years results.I a perfect world yes. The Tulbach race was due for change. So glad its now closer to home.
Skubarra Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 I a perfect world yes. The Tulbach race was due for change. So glad its now closer to home. I can understand why the Tulbagh race was chopped, still think it's a pity, I really liked that race. More than enough opportunities for me to ride Meerendal & Tygerberg trails, not so much in Tulbagh. I hope the Meerendal race is a success though, will definitely support it!
Johny Bravo Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 I can understand why the Tulbagh race was chopped, still think it's a pity, I really liked that race. More than enough opportunities for me to ride Meerendal & Tygerberg trails, not so much in Tulbagh. I hope the Meerendal race is a success though, will definitely support it! Pretty sure it will sell out pretty quick. I just entered. Not taking any chances.
WesselvdWalt Posted November 3, 2014 Author Posted November 3, 2014 Looks like a great event, but I would like a bit more info with regards to route and how much climbing there will be????It's 15 min from my house, so I would like to do it!Hey guys. Route info will come shortly. Finalising some things first I know you're eager! we are too! Will bring you only the best!
WesselvdWalt Posted November 3, 2014 Author Posted November 3, 2014 so as a nobody, can I qualify to ride the 75km or is that what the 20km fun ride is therefore?Anyone can ride whichever distance they want, we just have official categories per distance. The only one where you need to have the correct license in place will be the UCI Ultra event.
WesselvdWalt Posted November 3, 2014 Author Posted November 3, 2014 in a way yes, would've been cool if they kept both so I can measure myself on previous years results.It would of, but then we couldn't keep it with the current turn out, we needed more entrants, to keep the sponsors happy - Maybe one day when you guys love the series we'll add it back - with your support.
WesselvdWalt Posted November 3, 2014 Author Posted November 3, 2014 Pretty sure it will sell out pretty quick. I just entered. Not taking any chances. Yip.. entries flowing in. Still need to notify most people about the event.
milky4130 Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 It would of, but then we couldn't keep it with the current turn out, we needed more entrants, to keep the sponsors happy - Maybe one day when you guys love the series we'll add it back - with your support.I agree the turnouts were horrendous & because it so far, people pack up & leave ASAP just to get back home early.
WesselvdWalt Posted November 3, 2014 Author Posted November 3, 2014 Since we are busy with the routes, and this is the first event in your back yard... where would you love to see the routes go... and not go..
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