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Table of Contents

Warm Welcome

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Race Summary

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History & Winners

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Route & Features

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Feeding & Technical Zones

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Spectator Zones

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Day Programme

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Leaders Jersey & Prize Money

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Broadcast Times

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Sponsors & Partners

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Welcome to the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series 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 exciting 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.

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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 first stop in the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series for 2015 is in the beautiful Meerendal wine estate. Meerendal, situated in Durbanville just 20 kilometres from Cape Town, is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. We look forward to welcoming you at this inaugural event and trust that you will have a safe and memeorable experience with us and look forward to taking this journey alongside you. Regards Boshoff Grobler CEO Ashburton Investments

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Race Summary

Leg Number

Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #1 Meerendal

Date

31st January 2015

Venue

Meerendal Wine Estate, Vissershok Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape

Elevation

200m Above Sea Level

Distances

8km | 20km | 40km | 70km | 105km

Registration

Participants 1000+

Friday 30th January 16h00-19h00 & Saturday 06h00-08h30

Durbanville was founded in the early 19th century around a fresh water spring and was primarily a watering station for travellers between Cape Town and the interior. Durbanville was originally known as Pampoenkraal (from the Afrikaans words pampoen meaning pumpkin, and kraal meaning corral - an enclosure for livestock).During 1836 the inhabitants of Pampoenkraal petitioned the Governor of the Cape Colony, Sir Benjamin d’Urban, for permission to rename the village D’Urban in his honour. Permission was duly granted and the new name persisted until 1886 when it was renamed to Durbanville in order to avoid confusion with Durban. Meerendal, situated in Durbanville just 20 kilometres from Cape Town, is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. The unique location and terroir of Meerendal, in one of the coolest wine regions in the Western Cape close to the Atlantic Ocean, is ideal for the variety of noble cultivars that have been planted; Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Meerendal is proud to treasure one of the oldest vineyards of Pinotage bush vines in South Africa that were planted in 1955 and produces a limited number of bottles from this Heritage Block. Meerendal has scooped up many top wine awards over the past five years and is exporting its quality wine to more than 12 countries. The estate first held a Cape Epic prologue in 2012 and has since strengthened it’s mountain biking offering with club memberships and have expanded it’s trails built by Bennet Nel and is owned by Meerendal Multisport. The Meerendal leg forms part of the Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club trail network. NATIONALMTBSERIES.COM

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History & Winners

The Meerendal leg of the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series is owned by Advendurance. The idea of moving the Tulbagh leg closer to Cape Town have been with us for about two years but finding the correct venue was a tall order. That was until Advendurance met with Matthew Zoutendyk from Meerendal Wine Estate at the 2014 Cape Epic where seed was planted. The trails on Meerendal Wine Estate have been built by Bennet Nel over the last four years and is owned by Meerendal Multisport. Two of arguably the favourite trails is the staircase to heaven and the Burry Stander tribute trail. The event makes use of some of the mountain biking trails on the neighbouring farms like Bloemendal, Hillcrest, Contemanskloof and Hoogekraal which form part of the Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club trail network. Some of the trails are unique to the event and the properties have exclusively agreed access to some wonderful and private areas. Special thanks to Meerendal Wine Estate and all of the landowners, without them the race will not be possible. The event supports local business and the local community.

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Route & Features

Half-Marathon The route follows the lower lying routes on Meerendal for approximately 5km before crossing the road, with a slight drag towards the vineyards on rolling land. After entering a reserve riders will be greeted with game as they work their way towards the first climb of the day at around 9km, just three kilometres long it will enviably show who is here to race! After the climb the route enters some more wine lands over undulations before hitting the next proper climb at 21km. This is where the men from the boys will be separated, at just over 2km and on cement, the elastic will snap here and a couple “climbers” will getaway. After water point two, the route goes up to the tower and then down onto single track into Contermanskloof past the last water point and climb back out and back to Meerendal for the finish. Marathon The route follows the lower lying routes on Meerendal for approximately 5km before crossing the road, with a slight drag towards the vineyards on rolling land. After entering a reserve riders will be greeted with game as they work their way towards the first climb of the day at around 9km, just three kilometres long it will enviably show who is here to race! After the climb the route enters some more wine lands over undulations before hitting the next proper climb at 21km. This is where the men from the boys will be separated, at just over 2km and on cement, the elastic will snap here and a couple “climbers” will getaway. After water point two, the route turns back down onto the first set of single track into Hillcrest after which the route climbs back up (4.4km) past the reservoir up to klip rug. An incredible fast but rocky 8km of downhill await and then onto Contermanskloof and over the road into Hoogekraal. With some fast flowing track meandering up the mountain, the route takes a quick detour before the dip back down towards the quarry where the hardest obstacle of the day awaits the climb up the back to staircase to heaven in Meerendal and down on the Burry Stander tribute route towards finish. Ultra Marathon The ultra marathon route is a combination of the marathon and the half marathon. NATIONALMTBSERIES.COM

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WELCOME T O O U R E S TAT E

Welcome to Meerendal Wine Estate Meerendal dates back to 1702 when Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel granted the farm to Jan Meerland. Privately owned since 2004, Meerendal Wine Estate has been developing into one of South Africa’s top wine estates. Since 2012, “Team Meerendal” has represented the wine estate at the world’s biggest and toughest mountain bike race, the Absa Cape Epic. Meerendal is also dedicated to giving back to the community through the involvement in charities such as Songo, Food Cycle and the Bigfeet Elephant Foundation. Address: Vissershok Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550 Tel: +27 (0)21 975 1655 Fax: +27 (0)21 975 1657 e-mail: info@meerendal.co.za

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Tech & Feed Zones

Water Point #1

9.0km

Water Point #4

62.0km

KOM

24.5km

FTA #2

69.2km

Water Point #2

24.6km

Water Point #5

74.0km

FTA #1

40.5km

Water Point #6

90.5km

Water Point #3

44.5km

Water Point #7

99.7km

Directions to FTA Zones FTA #1: Contermanskloof. - Head southwest toward Vissershok Rd/M48 (550 m) Turn right onto Vissershok Rd/M48 (3.8 km) Turn left onto Contermanskloof (2.3 km) Turn left to stay on Contermans kloof (Studio 25 sign) Destination will be on the left (1.5 km) FTA #2: Will be on venue, 400m before the finish line, where the Ultra riders will go onto their second loop. Follow Tech Zone boards by foot. 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 & Regulations Feeding 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 disqualifications will follow. This event makes use of CSA / SA-MTB rules and is ultimately affiliated to the UCI.

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Spectator Zones

Spectator Zone #1

11.2km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon)

Spectator Zone #3

4.9km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon)

Spectator Zone #2

6.8km from Venue (Ultra, Marathon & 1/2 Marathon)

Directions to Spectator Zones SZ #1 : Hillcrest. - Head southwest toward Vissershok Rd/M48 (550 m) Take the 1st left onto Vissershok Rd/M48 (3.4 km) At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto St John Rd (1.7 km) Turn right onto Race Course Rd/M13, Continue to follow M13 Destination will be on the right (5.5 km) SZ #2 : Contermanskloof. - Head southwest toward Vissershok Rd/M48 (550 m) Turn right onto Vissershok Rd/M48 (3.8 km) Turn left onto Contermanskloof (2.3 km) Turn left to stay on Contermans kloof (Studio 25 sign) Destination will be on the left (2.1 km) SZ #3 : Hoogekraal. Head southwest toward Vissershok Rd/M48 (550 m) Turn right onto Vissershok Rd/M48 (3.9 km) Turn right onto Hoogekraal Rd Destination will be on the right (500 m) Please keep in mind that directions are from the race venue. Access to the Spectator Zones Supporter 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 & Regulations No outside assistance is allowed. No one may interfere with the race in any way. If caught assisting or feeding participants penalties will apply. NATIONALMTBSERIES.COM

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Official Nutrition Partner 100m

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Day Programme

Date

Friday 30th January 2015

16:00 - 19:00

Registration & On-line entries

Date

Saturday 31st January 2015

06:15

Riders briefing / Interviews

06:50

Start Marathon 70km Ladies “UCI”.

07:55

Start ½ Marathon 40km Men “A”.

08:45

Start Fun Race 20km “A”. Batches 3min

06:00 - 08:30

Registration & Late entries

06:30

Start Ultra 105km Pro / Elite “UCI” & Amateur Men

07:00

Start Marathon 70km Men “A”. Batches 3min

08:00

Start ½ Marathon 40km Women “A”. Batches 3min

09:00

Start Fun Ride 8km

Expected arrival times 09:45

Winner of Fun Race 20km

11:30

Winner of ULTRA 105km Pro / Elite Men

10:15

Winner of ½ Marathon 40km

11:45

Winner of Marathon 70km Expected

Prize giving will be held at 12:00 (Or once the top 10 Ultra men have finished)

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Prize Money Ultra

Marathon

Overall

U23 19-22

Vet 40-49

R 12,000.00

550.00

R 3,000.00

R 1,500.00

500.00

R 12,000.00

R 6,000.00

330.00

R 1,500.00

750.00

300.00

R 3,000.00

250.00

500.00

200.00

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R 6,000.00 R 3,000.00 R 1,500.00

750.00

600.00

500.00

400.00

300.00

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Male

Marathon

Male R 25,000.00

Female

Marathon Male

R 1,500.00 R

750.00

KOM R 1,000.00

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750.00 Senior 23-29

Female

Male

Master 50-59

Female

500.00

300.00

200.00

Sub Vet 30-39

500.00

300.00

200.00

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Half Marathon

Overall

Female

Male

Fun Race

Junior

17-18

Male

Female

Overall Male

Female

500.00

R 1,000.00

Prize

300.00

500.00

Prize

200.00

300.00

Prize

Sub Jun

13-14

Youth

15-16

Master

50-59

500.00

Prize

300.00

Prize

200.00

Prize

Sprog

11-12

Grand Master

60+

500.00

Prize

300.00

Prize

200.00

Prize

Nipper

<11

Prize

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