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Race Summary p9-10

History & Winners p13-14

Route & Features p15-16

Feeding & Technical Zones p19-20

Spectator Zones p25-26

Day Programme p31-32

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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 second stop in the Ashburton Investments National MTB Series for 2015 takes place at start of the Drakensburg mountains in the small forestry town of Sabie. Sabie has hundreds of kilometres of forestry trails and is considered the birth place of moun-tain biking in Southern Africa. We look forward to welcoming you at this auspicious event and trust that you will have a safe and memeorable experience with us and look forward to taking this journey alongside you.

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Welcomes all Mountain bikers, supporters and families to the 2015 Ashburton InvestmentsNational MTB Series #2 Sabie.

We wish those partaking in the race lots of luck and the families and spectators a great experience in our town. We hope you enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you ride in and around this Mountain Biking Mecca.

Enjoying our beautifull natural enviroment with all its forests, mountains and waterfalls.

We thank you for visiting Sabie, please enjoy the hospitality of our town. We look forward to your return visit.

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RaceSummary

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Leg Number Ashburton Investments NATIONAL MTB SERIES #2 SabieDate 21/22 February 2015Venue York Timber Sports Grounds, Sabie, Mpumalanga, South AfricaElevation 1015m Above Sea Level Participants 2500+Registration Fri 16h00-19h00 & Sat 05h30-07h30 Sun 06h00-09h00 Distances 10km | 17km | 45km | 72km | 115km

Sabie is a forestry town situated on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The name Sabie is derived from the Tsonga Shangaan word “Ulusaba” which means fearful. The Shangaan called this river Ulusaba because the river was once teem-ing with dangerous Nile crocodiles and as a result, the Tsonga Shangaan people dubbed it Ulusaba (fearful river).

Sabie is nestled in a deep valley on the escarpment of the Drakensberg mountain range in the Mpumalanga (“place of the rising sun”) province of South Africa and its main in-dustry is forestry. The plantations surrounding Sabie form one of the world’s largest man-made forests.

Sabie is regarded as the original “MECCA” of mountain biking, with a long history of com-petitive and recreational riding.

This legendary route zigzags up towards the hartebeest “vlakte” plateau, where most of the participants will pass, over the weekends racing. The race has been in existence for 16 years and has grown tremendously with the riding being absolutely unique and spectacular.


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The Sabie leg of the “Ashburton Investments National MTB Series”, is owned by the Lowveld Chaingang Club and it is their annual fund raiser, which has already enabled them to donate over R1 million to charity and the local community. This annual race weekend generates in excess of R6 million to the Sabie area from a tourism perspective alone.

The event was first started in 1998 with about two hundred and fifty die hard mountain bikers. The route was only 50% off road that went up the mountain and back down Long Tom Pass, but was deemed too dangerous as Mannie Heymans was clocked by the Traffic Police at 95km/h!

The Ultra distance was first introduced in 2009 to help raise the bar for our talented local heroes, competing in the gruelling five hour world championships.


Year Men Time Women Time2002 Mannie Heymans 02:49.49 - -2003 Fritz Pienaar 03:35.44 Yolande Speedy 04:29.502004 Jacques Rossouw 03:16.06 Yolande Speedy 04:21.352005 Mannie Heymans 02:58.06 Hanlie Booyens 03:40.192006 Mannie Heymans 02:54.34 Yolande Speedy 03:28.552007 Mannie Heymans 02:48.54 Yolande Speedy 02:15.272008 Kevin Evans 02:48.50 Yolande Speedy 03:26.002009 Max Knox 04:00.16 Yolande Speedy 04:56.322010 Kevin Evans 04:32.33 Yolande Speedy 03:27.102011 Karl Platt 04:51.21 Eszter Erdelyi 03:48.302012 Kevin Evans 05:08.42 Ariane Kleinhans 03:56.142013 Charles Keey 04:59.51 Ariane Kleinhans 03:32.522014 Urs Huber 05:28.57 Ariane Kleinhans 04:22.22

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Fun RaceThis year the traditional 16km Fun Race has been upgraded slightly to a 17km distance with 110m more ascent, and less single track to prevent the bottlenecks in the first 5km due to a large field of riders who enter this event. Depending on weather conditions leading up to the ride, or weather on the day the road and trail surfaces can be slippery and unpredictable. Sabie roads tend to have some rough rocky sections which will make the ride more challenging. It is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. The route now has some extended steeper climbs and more technical downhill sections which require a reasonable level of fitness and skill if you want to ride them all.

Half-MarathonThe 2015 route basically follows the same one which the riders found both enjoyable, yet challenging in 2014. The distance remains at 45km with a visit to the Maritzbos Hiking Hut, with a slight increase in the total ascent and less intimidating technical sections. This is an exciting route with some stunning views if you take some time out to stop, take in the surroundings and perhaps a photo or two.

This year, the descents and final section to the finish will have extended single tracks.

MarathonThe 2015 route follows the same direction and sections of the one which the riders found very challenging and enjoyable, in 2014. The Mamba Switchback (360m in 3,5km) now comes at 19km after 500m of climbing, but remains as the main climb, with the King of the Mountain, which now occurs at 28km into the race. A new Eland Single Track 2 section has been added, and the climb to Mount Moody (1970m asl) has been excluded due to the very dangerous road conditions on the descent. The Rocky Horror section however remains, and some riders may have to resort to a short portage here. The Iveron Trail is ridden from north to south this year.

Once again, it is a route with single track, a lot of variability in terrain, surfaces and some stunning views of the valley below and numerous high waterfalls.

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


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Directions to FTA Zones

FTA #2: 25° 2’44.00”S / 30°45’45.03”ETake the R532 towards Graskop. Take the left hand turn-off to Klein Sabie (Bandsaag Road), turn left towards Tweefontein Forest StationAt the T-junction, cross the old railway crossing. Follow the bend and contin-ue straight for 1.3km. Turn left and follow the road for 800m. At the intersection turn right on the major road and follow the road for 500m. At the fork keep right and follow the road for 400m. At the next fork keep left and follow the road for 1.6km. At the T-junction turn left and almost immedi-ately turn right again. FTA #1 is 300m up the road.

FTA #3: Is situated across from the start finish next to the river.

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 Com-missaire 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 ULTRA Marathon Teams & Marathon Ladies “A”

Water Point #1 19.0kmKOM / QOM 27.0kmFTA #1 (Neutral) 33.9kmWater Point #2 34.0kmFTA #2 56.0km

Water Point #3 56.0kmFTA #3 72.0kmWater Point #4 72.1kmFTA #4 (Neutral) 95.0kmWater Point #5 102.0km


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Spectator Zone #1 4.5km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon) 4.0km into raceSpectator Zone #2 7.5km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon) 55km into raceSpectator Zone #3 8.2km from Venue (Ultra & Marathon) 61km into race

Directions to Spectator ZonesSZ #1 : 25° 7’4.58”S / 30°43’30.58”E

From the parking lot take the Old Lydenburg road and turn right. Follow the road for 4.5km

SZ #2 : 25° 3’18.81”S / 30°47’10.42”ETake the R532 towards Graskop. Take the left hand turn-off to Klein Sabie (Bandsaag Road)Turn left towards Tweefontein Forest Station at the T-junction, cross the old railway crossing. Follow the bend and continue straight for 1.3km.

SZ #3 : 25° 4’30.32”S / 30°45’9.05”ETake the R532 towards Graskop. Take the left hand turn-off to Klein Sabie (Bandsaag Road)Turn left towards Tweefontein Forest Station at the T-junction, cross the old railway crossing. Take the first road left just after the bend turning 90 de-grees and continue straight for 3.0km.

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 20th February 201516:00 - 19:00 Registration & On-line entries

Date Saturday 21st February 201505:30 - 07:30 Registration & Late entries06:25 Riders call up / Interviews / Briefing06:45 Start Ultra 115km Pro / Elite “UCI Licensed”06:50 Start Marathon 72km Ladies “UCI Licensed”. 07:00 Start Ultra 115km Amateur “Non-UCI”07:30 Start Marathon 72km Men “A”. Batches 5minExpected arrival times10:45 Winner of Marathon 72km Expected11:30 Winner of ULTRA 115km Pro / Elite MenPrize giving at 13:00 (Or once the top 10 Ultra men have finished)Date Sunday 22nd February 201507:30 Start ½ Marathon 45km Men “A”. 07:35 Start ½ Marathon 45km Women “A”. Batches 5min08:20 Start Fun Race 17km “A”. Batches 5min09:00 Start Fun Ride 8km “All”Expected arrival times09:20 Winner of Fun Race 17km10:00 Winner of ½ Marathon 45kmPrize giving at 12:00 (Or once the Half-Marathon categories have finished)


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