2015 Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 Dullstroom by ADVENDURANCE

#7Dullstroom Race Summary

Special Thanks We would like to thank our hosts Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate and the people of Dullstroom for welcoming our riders to your special town. We also would like to thank the volunteers helping at our water points, namely the Nelsies girls from Ermelo High School raising money for their hostel Nelstehuis, the local Montessori School & Cambridge Academy in Dullstroom and Zest Property Group - you are what makes our races extra special for our entrants.. In order to create an amazing route and experience, we are very reliant on private land owners allowing us to ride through their property. We would like to extend our gratitude to the following landowners: Abraham Meyer, Lost Valley Estate, Trevor Cunningham of Dullstroom Reservations, Gerry Penzhorn, Thys Prinsloo, Santa Estate, Morgenzon, Holingsberg, Anglo American and Jocks Cottages.

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Race summary

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History and winners

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Route and features

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Feeding and technical zones

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Spectator zones

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Day programme

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Leaders jersey and prize money

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Broadcast times

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Sponsors and partners

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Warm welcome

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Welcome to the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series As we draw to the close of our first year as the proud sponsor of South Africa’s premier marathon mountain biking series, Ashburton Investments have enjoyed 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 rolling hills of Dullstroom 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. 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.

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The final event in the 2015 series takes place in the breathtaking town of Dullstroom. The quaint little town is synonymous with fly-fishing, art and high altitude. With its rolling hills, flowing hand built single track, natural foot paths and some serious mountains, the route is a mountain bikers dream. We look forward to sharing a safe and memorable experience with you here. Regards, Boshoff Grobler CEO Ashburton Investments NATIONALMTBSERIES.COM

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Leg Number

Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 Dullstroom

Date

12/13 September 2015

Venue

Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Elevation

2100m Above Sea Level

Registration

Distances

Participants 1700+

Adventure Center, Dullstroom - Fri 16h00-19h00

Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate, Dullstroom: Sat 06h30-09h30 & Sun 06h30-09h30 10km | 20km | 40km | 75km | 116km

Dullstroom is a small town in Mpumalanga province, South Africa, the town lies 35km north of Belfast and some 53 km south-west of Lydenburg. Along with Underberg, it is one of South Africa’s premier fly fishing destinations. The town features the highest railway station in South Africa at 2,077 m above sea level as well as at the foot of De Berg, the highest point in the province at 2,332 m high.

The element stroom, ‘stream’, refers to the Crocodile River nearby. One of the coldest towns in South Africa, Dullstroom is the only place in the country where beech and elm trees grow; they were planted by Dutch colonists.

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Dullstroom was established in 1883 by Dutchman Wolterus Dull to settle Dutch immigrants. It was proclaimed on 9 October 1893 and named after a merchant from Amsterdam, Wolterus Dull, chairman of a committee which rendered assistance to families who had suffered losses during the First Anglo-Boer War. During the Second Boer War the town was destroyed and most of the settlers returned to the Netherlands.

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History and winners 13.

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The Dullstroom leg of the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series is owned by ADVENDURANCE. The event made it’s debut appearance in 2013 as the “Thin Air challenge”. Exploring much of the area meeting landowners and mountain bikers that were eager that the event continued we added into the 2014 National MTB Series. As a first ever event in the National MTB Series the events popularity completely took us by surprise and drew a staggering 2200 participants. Unfortunately due to heavy rains leading up to the event it became a bit of a mud fest. Since we’ve moved the date to a more suited mid September date where there’s much less rain and it’s still great cool weather for riding. With purposely hand built single track and spectacular views, the race had a 1400 participants last year. The event supports local business and the local community. Ultra marathon Year Men

2014

Lourens Luus

Time

05:02.43

Marathon

Year

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2014

Men

Arno Du Toit

Time

Women

Time

Women

Time

03:12.24

Robyn De Groot

03:38.45

Half marathon (Junior or Youth)

Year

2014

Men

Michael Ferreira

01:53.27

Genevieve Van Coller

02:09.35

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Route and features 15.

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Half-marathon The Half-marathon route moves in an clock-wise direction with an abundance of single track with some hand built trails, specially created for this event. Heading out riders are met early on with a steady jeep track climb which then undulates and includes some nice downhill sections to the first water point, from there riders hit the foot of “De Berg” climb. This is where the fun starts! A mix of jeep track, cattle paths and purpose built single tracks awaits the riders, on a mostly downhill trail with short power climbs in between. At the bottom the route splits and the 45km will turn back. Riders will be rewarded with some more fast jeep track and sporadic singletrack sections down to the railway line. The route has a nice balance between single track sections and jeep track. The “Race Snakes” will find challenging sections to test technical skills, while the sharp climbs and steep down hills will test both fitness and courage. Marathon The Marathon starts off with the same route as the 45km until the bottom of “Carpe Diem” where the 75km will split from the route. The route continues down to the railway but takes a sharp left where the riders will be immediately met with “Cobra Climb” which is mostly made up of jeep track. At the top, with burning lungs due to the high altitude riders suddenly dip into the “Candelabra contour”. This is one of the featured sections of the race and has breathtaking views over the valley below. A short steady climb back up introduces riders to the “runaway train”. This is a ever increasing speedy descent down the valley wall to the railway.

Ultra Marathon The Ultra marathon will be a combination of the Marathon & Ultra routes.

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The next section flows along the railway and is a long steady descent, the ideal time to recover from the proper mountain biking that’s just been experienced. Crossing the spruit almost 17km of down-hilling later signals the start of the main climb of the day an 11km steady climb to the king of the mountain. From the top fast undulating jeep tracks and brick roads are met by the riders taking them back to the finish.

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Tech and feed zones 19.

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Water Point #1

11.0km

Water Point #3

57.5km

FTA #1 (Team)

34.4km

Water Point #4

74.0km

Water Point #2

34.5km

FTA #3 (Team)

86.0km

KOM / QOM

57.0km

Water Point #4

102.0km

FTA #2 (Team)

57.4km

Total Distance (GE)

115.0km

Directions to FTA Zones FTA #1: 25°20’47.88”S, 30°10’42.69”E From Dullstroom take the R540 and head towards Lydenburg. Drive for approximately 11.6km, past Walkersons and over the river. Turn right. Proceed directly through the first gate on your left, drive directly next to the railway for another kilometre. FTA #2: 25°23’45.87”S, 30°10’10.65”E From Dullstroom take the R540 and head towards Lydenburg. Drive for approximately 2.25km. Turn Right, drive for 5km. FTA #3: 25°22’17.27”S, 30° 8’26.67”E From Dullstroom take the R540 and head towards Lydenburg. Drive for approximately 5.3km. Turn left onto the De Berg road, drive for 500m.

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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 and 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. NB: FTA Zones are only for Ultra Men & Marathon Ladies “A” ULTRA cut-off: Is at +-74km at 12h30 NATIONALMTBSERIES.COM

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Ultra marathon 1

2000m 2500m 2400m 2300m 2200m 2100m 2000m 1900m 1800m 1700m 1600m

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30km

40km

50km

60km

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Spectator Zone Water Point

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Spectator zones 25.

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SZ #1

11.0km into Ultra & Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. 6.0km from Dullstroom by vehicle

SZ #2

25.0km into the Ultra & Marathon. 13.0km from Dullstroom by vehicle

SZ #4

110.0km into Ultra & 29.0km into 1/2 Marathon

SZ #3

60.0km into the Ultra & Marathon. 06.0km from Dullstroom by vehicle

Directions to Spectator Zones SZ #1 : 25°22’17.27”S, 30° 8’26.67”E From Dullstroom take the R540 and head towards Lydenburg. Drive for approximately 5.3km. Turn left onto the De Berg road, drive for 500m. SZ #2 : 25°20’47.88”S, 30°10’42.69”E From Dullstroom take the R540 and head towards Lydenburg. Drive for approximately 11.6km, past Walkersons and over the river. Turn right. Proceed directly through a the first gate on your left, drive directly next to the railway for another kilometre. SZ #3 : 25°23’45.87”S, 30°10’10.65”E From Dullstroom take the R540 and head towards Lydenburg. Drive for approximately 2.25km. Turn Right, drive for 4.0km.

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SZ #4 : 25°22’17.27”S, 30° 8’26.67”E From Dullstroom take the R540 and head towards Lydenburg. Drive for approximately 5.3km. Turn left onto the De Berg road, drive for 500m. 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 and 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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Marathon 1

2600m 2500m 2400m 2300m 2200m 2100m 2000m 1900m 1800m 1700m 1600m

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30km

40km

50km

60km

70km

1/2

Marathon

Major Climb Unique Section Feed & Tech Queen of the Mountain Spectator Zone

2600m

Water Point

2500m

Ascent:

2400m

Distance:

2300m 2200m

1600m / 800m 75.1km / 40.5km

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2100m 2000m 1900m

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1800m 1700m 1600m

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30km

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Date

Friday 11th September 2015

Date

Saturday 12th September 2015

06:45

Riders call up / Interviews / Briefing

07:10

Start Marathon 75km Ladies “UCI Licensed”.

16:00 - 19:00

Adventure Center / Dullstroom - Registration and On-line entries

06:15 - 07:45

Dunkeld Country Estate - Registration and Late entries

07:00

Start Ultra 116km “All”

07:30

Start Marathon 75km Men “A”. Batches 5min

11:15

Winner of Marathon 75km Expected

Expected arrival times 12:30

Winner of ULTRA 116km Pro / Elite Men

Date

Saturday 13th September 2015

07:30

Start ½ Marathon 45km Men “A”.

08:20

Start Fun Race 20km “A”. Batches 5min

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Dunkeld Country Estate - Registration and Late entries

07:35

Start ½ Marathon 45km Women “A”. Batches 5min

09:05

Start Fun Ride 10km “All”

10:15

Winner of Fun Race 10km

10:30

Winner of ½ Marathon 45km

Expected arrival times 10:30

Winner of Fun Race 20km

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Pos

Prize money Ultra

Marathon

Overall

U23 19-22

Vet 40-49

Male R 25,000.00

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

3 4 5

R 3,000.00 R 1,500.00

750.00

600.00

500.00

400.00

300.00

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Male

Marathon

R 6,000.00

Female

Marathon Male

R 1,500.00 R

750.00

KOM R 1,000.00

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QOM R 1,000.00

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

Pos

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

500.00

300.00

200.00

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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