WesselvdWalt Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Event Name: 2015 Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #3 ClarensWhen: 18 April 2015 - 19 April 2015Where: Clarens Town Square, FreestateCategory: MTBClarens 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!The route is probably the most visually appealing and varied but challenging one that we have ever put together. It follows sand road, jeep track, huge rock-trails and single track over some of the most incredible rock landscapes in this country. This is all virgin land for mountain bikers as most of it is private land, so don't miss this opportunity. Home to various types of wildlife so you are guaranteed to see some around. PROGRAMME Saturday:06h00-08h30: Registration & Line Entries18/04 07h00: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover18/04 07h15: Start MTN ULTRA UCI PRO/Elite 120km Race18/04 07h20: Start MTN Marathon 75km UCI Ladies18/04 07h35: Start MTN Ultra Marathon Amateur Men18/04 07h45: Start MTN Marathon 75km "A". Batches at +3min intervals18/04 11h10: Winner of Marathon 75km Expected18/04 12h30: Winner of UCI PRO/Elite Men expected18/04 13h00: Prize Giving Sunday:06h30-09h00: Registration & Line Entries19/04 07h45: Riders Briefing / Leaders Jersey Handover19/04 08h00: Start Half-Marathon 48km "A". Batches at +3min intervals19/04 09h15: Start Fun Race 20km19/04 09h30: Start Fun Race 10km19/04 10h15: Winner Fun Race19/04 10h30: Winner Half-Marathon19/04 12h00: Prize Giving Go to Event Page
Francis1 Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Entered the 75km marathon, but was looking at the 105km. Will do that one next year. Anybody else entered
Patchelicious Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Yip, the 75km. Hope its a nice route.
_David_ Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 Entered the 75km marathon, but was looking at the 105km. Will do that one next year. Anybody else entered In for the marathon & the half marathon.
watsonr Posted February 18, 2015 Posted February 18, 2015 In for the 75km on Saturday and 20km on Sunday.
Bonus Posted February 21, 2015 Posted February 21, 2015 A couple of us are doing this. I must enter soon!
chmmmr Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 I see there's a 10km fun ride on the Sunday. I'd like to take my 7 year old son (he's strong and confident on a bike). Does anyone have an idea of whether its suitable for young kids?
N-I-N-J-A Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Accommodation booked, now I just need to decide on the distance to ride...
Mikesa9 Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 How does the Clarens marathon compare to the Sabie marathon in toughness?
dillon Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I see there's a 10km fun ride on the Sunday. I'd like to take my 7 year old son (he's strong and confident on a bike). Does anyone have an idea of whether its suitable for young kids?I took 1 six year old and 2 7 year olds last year they all managed fine the routehas a few hills on it, but all the kids managed fine
chmmmr Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 I took 1 six year old and 2 7 year olds last year they all managed fine the routehas a few hills on it, but all the kids managed fineThanks. Will book then. Was just worried that there will be technical or dangerous sections.
dillon Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Thanks. Will book then. Was just worried that there will be technical or dangerous sections.Mostly dirt roads in the village with 2 short single track sections
2wieltjies Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 How does the Clarens marathon compare to the Sabie marathon in toughness?would also like to know
jcza Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 How does the Clarens marathon compare to the Sabie marathon in toughness? Clarens is easier.
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