2015 ashburton investments national mtb series #3 clarens

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As the proud new sponsor of South Africa’s premier marathon mountain biking series, Ashburton Investments is looking forward to bringing professional cyclists and weekend warriors alike access to more of the beauty that our country offers. With diverse venues from the beautiful Cape wine lands to the rocky landscapes of the Free State we believe that the series holds a little something for everyone.

Mountain biking is a rapidly growing sport and the profile of participants fits well within Ashburton Investments target market. Ashburton Investments is the FirstRand Group’s new generation, Africa based investment management business. Blending traditional and non-traditional investment expertise we strive to give investors access to more sources of return, broader investment capabilities and greater risk management. We believe that the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series gives us a new and excit-ing platform to engage with our clients, colleagues and cyclists from all walks of life. For more information about Ashburton please visit our website on www.ashburtoninvestments.com.

The National MTB Series has grown and matured over more than a decade to include internationally acclaimed events with UCI status, and some of the biggest one day events in the country making the series the biggest of its kind in the world.

The third event in the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series for 2015 takes us to the beautiful Free State town of Clarens in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains. This pic-turesque part of the world promises some exciting cycling for amateur and professional cyclists alike. We look forward to welcoming you at this fun filled event with its beautiful scenery, and trust that you will have a safe and memorable experience with us.

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Leg Number Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #3 ClarensDate 18/19 April 2015Venue Town Square, Clarens, Free State, South AfricaElevation 1700m Above Sea Level Participants 2000+Registration Fri 16h00-19h00 & Sat 06h00-08h30 Sun 06h30-09h00 Distances 8km | 20km | 45km | 74km | 118km

Clarens is a small town situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa, nicknamed the “Jewel of the Eastern Free State”. It was es-tablished in 1912 and named after the town of Clarens in Switzerland where exiled Paul Kruger spent his last days.

Clarens is an artists’ haven with many well-known artists, and many art galleries scat-tered around the village square and the town. The tranquil village ambience combined with scenic views and a mild climate makes Clarens a popular getaway for city dwellers.

The race starts in the Town Square heading out along the spectacular sandstone moun-tains toward the exit of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.The route then turns toward the Maluti mountains, one of the few places in our beautiful country where you can actually ride on the what’s commonly referred to as “slick rock”. It is one of the most picturesque spots in South Africa, offering unique views over the Golden Gate National Park and Lesotho.


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The Clarens leg of the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series is owned by ADVENDURANCE.

The event was first started in 2004 with 250 mountain bikers who set out towards Leso-tho and rode along the border on cattle tracks and duel tracks, which was quite extreme with portage sections.

In 2009 it was taken over by ADVENDURANCE and adapted to be more friendly for var-ious levels of riders. The Ultra distance was introduced with sections along the Golden Gate National Park with unique “slick rock” sections. The race and route was inspired by the unique “slick rock” riding in Utah, United States of America.

With the help of Paul Pretorius and Rodney Wainwright who had good relations with land owners in the area, it was possible to create a route over many private and “never before” cycled areas around Clarens. With purposely hand built single track and spectacular views, the race grew tremendously to 2000 participants in 2014.The event supports local business and the local community


Year Men Time Women Time2009 Kevin Evans 04:13.15 Ischen Stopforth 03:40.222010 Kevin Evans 04:26.46 Yolande Speedy 03:41.472011 Adrien Niyonshuti 05:45.05 Yolande Speedy 04:18.442012 Max Knox 04:47.04 Theresa Ralph 03:21.032013 Max Knox 04:18.17 Samantha Sanders 03:14.512014 Nico Bell 04:54.47 Theresa Ralph 03:25.34

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Half-MarathonThis route boasts breath-taking views over the surrounding farm lands with neatly plant-ed peach and apple orchards before climbing up to the top of the Rooiberg Mountains that surround Clarens.

For 2015 the route features a shortened distance, 8km of brand new trails, with 7km less gravel roads and 4km more single track.

The route heads out past the aptly named “Titanic” sandstone rock face, which wel-comes the visitors into town along the main road before turning off along the foot of the Rooiberg mountain range that surrounds Clarens. The route moves in a clock-wise direction along the old classic route that has made Clarens mountain-biking fa-mous. The route becomes really testing around the 16km mark before riders as-cend up along “The Caravan Climb” before being spoilt down flowing rock faces on “Never Ending Story”. “Race Snakes” will find challenging sections to test technical skills, while the sharp climbs and steep down hills will test both fitness and courage.

MarathonApproximately 15km of new trail has been added, riders can look forward to 7km less gravel road and 8km more single track. After crossing the Ash River, riders will be faced with the first major climb called “Robs Backside” up to Queen of the Mountains. This climb is approximately 4km long and features slick rock with some hand built switch back sections. It’s a challenging and exciting route with a lot of variables in terrain, sur-faces and some tranquil views of the town. The “Witkrans Rock Trail” has some surprises in store... The hardest part of the race is around the 56km mark as soon as you pass “The Nipple”. Each of the three mountains that await you have rewarding sections for you to discover. Once you conquer “The Titanic” you’ll descend along rewarding flowing rock contours on the “Porcupine Trail” back down towards town.

The recreational riders will find this route very challenging and may find them-selves portaging for short distances. Please don’t underestimate the marathon route, its really challenging mountainous terrain, we suggest you study the pro-file and water point locations. The “Ultra” will do a combination of the two distances.

Ultra MarathonThe ultra marathon route is a combination of the marathon and the half marathon.


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Directions to FTA Zones

FTA #1: 28°27’52.92”S 28°22’50.90”E After turning left onto the R712 travel for 6.2km. Turn left travel for 1.8km. Turn left travel a further 1.8km, past the farm house, park next to the barn.

FTA #2: 28°30’44.75”S 28°25’07.26”E This point is less than 500m from the finish. From the finish in Market Street West, travel over Church street in Van Zyl street onto berg street. Park on the right hand side.

FTA #3: This point is neutral. No teams will be allowed at this point. Please provide bottles to Torq Zone before the start.

Access to the FTA Zones (Feed & Technical Assistance Zone)Report to registration where we will issue you with your Team Zone access card. Only teams have access to setup in the team designated area.

Rules & RegulationsFeeding and technical assistance will only be allowed at these designated areas. They are clearly marked and support crews must stay out of the way of riders. A UCI Commissaire will be on site to monitor the proceedings. No support vehicle will be tolerated on the race route - severe penalties or disqualifica-tions will follow. This event makes use of CSA / SA-MTB rules and is ultimately affiliated to the UCI.

NB: FTA Zones are only for UCI Men & Marathon Ladies “A”

Water Point #1 19.2kmKOM / QOM 22.7kmWater Point #2 36.3kmFTA #1 51.6kmWater Point #3 51.7km

Water Point #4 61.3kmFTA #2 73.1kmWater Point #5 73.2kmWater Point #6 91.3kmFTA #3 (Neutral) 102.6kmWater Point #7 102.7km


ULTRA cut-off: 5th Water point 4h30min after UCI Elite start due to overlap.

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Spectator Zone #1 4.5km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon) 14.0km into raceSpectator Zone #2 11.5km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon) 51.7km into raceSpectator Zone #3 0.5km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon) 73.0km into race

Directions to Spectator ZonesSZ #1 : 28°23’57.70”S 28°22’35.77”E

From Clarens turn left onto the R712. Travel for 12.5km. Turn left. Travel for 2.0km. Park along the road. The riders will approach from the front and exit that road after crossing the bridge to your right.

SZ #2 : 28°27’52.92”S 28°22’50.90”E After turning left onto the R712 travel for 6.2km. Turn left travel for 1.8km. Turn left travel a further 1.8km, past the farm house, park next to the barn.

SZ #3 : 28°30’44.75”S 28°25’07.26”EThis point is less than 500m from the finish. From the finish in Market Street West, walk over Church Street in Van Zyl street onto berg street.

Please keep in mind that directions are from the race venue. None of the dirt roads are accessible by normal vehicles.

Access to the Spectator ZonesSupporter zones are open to the public. Please use only the directions given to get to these zones. Bring a camping chair and shade and support the participants as they make their way past.

Rules & RegulationsNo outside assistance is allowed. No one may interfere with the race in any way. If caught assisting or feeding participants penalties will apply.


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Date Friday 17th April 201516:00 - 19:00 Registration & On-line entries

Date Saturday 18th April 201506:00 - 09:00 Registration & Late entries06:05 Riders call up / Interviews / Briefing07:15 Start Ultra 118km Pro / Elite “UCI Licensed”07:20 Start Marathon 74km Ladies “UCI Licensed”. 07:35 Start Ultra 118km Amateur “Non-UCI”07:45 Start Marathon 74km Men “A”. Batches 5minExpected arrival times10:45 Winner of Marathon 74km Expected12:05 Winner of ULTRA 118km Pro / Elite MenPrize giving at 13:00 (Or once the top 10 Ultra men have finished)Date Sunday 19th April 201508:00 Start ½ Marathon 45km Men “A”. 08:05 Start ½ Marathon 45km Women “A”. Batches 5min08:45 Start Fun Race 20km “A”. Batches 5min08:55 Start Fun Ride 8km “All”Expected arrival times09:25 Winner of Fun Race 20km10:15 Winner of ½ Marathon 45kmPrize giving at 12:00 (Or once the Half-Marathon categories have finished)


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Youth 15-16 Master 50-59 Sub Jun 13-141 R 500.00 R 500.00 R 500.00 Prize Prize2 R 300.00 R 300.00 R 300.00 Prize Prize3 R 200.00 R 200.00 R 200.00 Prize Prize

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