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RACE SUMMARY

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ROUTE & FEATURES

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FEEDING & TECHNICAL ZONES

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YEAR CALENDAR

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SPONSORS & PARTNERS

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Welcome to the seventh leg of the 2014 “MTN National Mountain Bike Series driven by Nissan” this weekend in Hilton As the proud title sponsor of the “MTN National MTB Series driven by Nissan”, which has grown immensely in support and popularity over the past four years, we look forward to bringing you another weekend of gruelling yet thrilling riding in the mountains of picturesque Hilton. MTN remains actively involved in amateur and professional cycling on a national level across mountain biking and road cycling. MTN is a responsible corporate citizen and in line with our vision for cycling to leave a lasting legacy, MTN formed a partnership with Qhubeka. This initiative uplifts rural communities and more importantly the youth within those communities to enable children to get to school in time and return home with enough time to study and do their homework. Attendance at school also sees a marked improvement. Your unselfish decision to exchange your medal for a donation to the MTN Qhubeka programme will assist us in achieving these objectives. Kindly take some time to visit www.qhubeka.org to find out more about this worthy CSI initiative.

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We welcome you to the 2014 “MTN National Mountain Bike Series driven by Nissan” where you get to rub shoulders with some of South Africa’s top cyclists whilst enjoying the beauty and splendour of our magnificent country. We wish you all the best and trust that you will have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience with us. Practise safe riding at all times and keep your mobile phone on your person should you need to use it in an emergency.

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RACE SUMMARY Photo Credit: ZoonCronje.com NIKON

LEG NUMBER DATE VENUE ELEVATION PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION DISTANCES

MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 HILTON Driven by NISSAN Sunday 22nd June 2014 Hilton College, Hilton, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa 1122m Above Sea Level +-1000 Sat 16h00-19h00 | Sun 06h30-09h00 10km | 20km | 40km | 75km | 110km

The distinctly English country village of Hilton with its attractive sense of history lies on the brow of the escarpment, only 10 kilometres above Pietermaritzburg, at the start of the Midlands Meander. Hiltons beginnings originated in the purchase of a large portion of the farm Ongegund in 1857 by Joseph Henderson, whose wife called their farm ‘Hilton’. Hilton is a good five degrees cooler than Pietermaritzburg, and it is this access to fresh air, coupled with first sightings of the Drakensberg, that lures people to Hilton. The town may now be home to 10 000 residents, but it manages to retain its village feel, right down to its meagre adherence to traffic control with only two traffic lights, and some distinct examples of Tudor-style architecture. In 1872 the Reverend WO Newnham opened Hilton College here, one of South Africa’s leading private schools. This routes boasts scenic views over the Umgeni valley and the Albert-Falls Dam. Enjoy the great hand built trails around the Hilton College area.

Notice to all participants Although the organizers endeavour to remove dangerous rocks and cut as much of the long grass and overhanging bushes, trees, thorns and vegetation as possible before the event, weather conditions sometimes result in certain unforeseen obstacles on the route. It is the rider’s responsibility to avoid these hazards by riding carefully where required. Please remember to ride with your phone. NATIONALMTBSERIES.COM 10.

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HISTORY & WINNERS

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The Hilton leg of the MTN National MTB Series driven by Nissan is owned by ADVENDURANCE. The race became part of the MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES in 2009, where it was first held at the Grace College. It was moved to Hilton College in 2011 which served as a better start finish venue for the event. In 2009 the Ultra distance was shortened by the Commissaires due to extreme weather conditions, with temperatures of over 40 degrees being measured in the valley. The routes makes use of some of the existing trails around the Hilton College that has been created in the past by many of the local trail builders. Thanks to Mt. Verde and the Reserve, without them the routes will not be as unique as what riders have come to expect and experience at the MTN Hilton event. Special thanks to Hilton College for the start and finish venue. Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Men Philip Buys Max Knox Burry Stander Max Knox Darren Lill

Time 02:50:16 04:29:46 04:18:34 04:20:38 04:32:55

Women Eszter Erdelyi Eszter Erdelyi Yolande Speedy Candise Neethling Christine JV Rensburg

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ROUTE & FEATURES Photo Credit: ZoonCronje.com NIKON

The NISSAN Half-Marathon route moves in a clock-wise direction with an over abundance of single track and hand built trails, specially created for mountain bikers. Heading out riders are met early on with a quick downhill to the foot of the first challenging climb of the day to the first water point, at the top just after the water point is the highest point on the route. This is where the fun starts, with 5.5km of mostly downhill! At the bottom the route starts a long steady climb to Grace College. From here, riders will be rewarded with some fast downhills and flowing dual tracks. The route has a nice balance between single track sections and duel track. The “Race Snakes” will find challenging sections to test technical skills, while the steady climbs and fast down hills will test both fitness and courage. The MTN Marathon starts off with the same route as the 40km until the just after the first water point, where the 75km will do an additional lap. The route consists mostly of duel track with sporadic singletrack sections. Riders will descend approximately 10km down the escarpment into the Umgeni Valley, lying 300m below. After entering the reserve the riders will be met with a challenging long steep climb of approximately 8km of continuous climbing, snaking it’s way out of the valley to Mt. Verde. The route will be reversed for 2014, from 2013. The MTN Ultra marathon holds true to form and is definitely not for sissies. This year sees the riders do the Mt. Verde section twice but in reverse! The route is aimed at providing fit, competent and professional riders with an opportunity to compete over mountainous terrain, with lots of technical ascents and descents, with extended sections of single track to test their skills. Fit and skilled recreational riders will find the climbs and some of the rocky, rutted surfaces very challenging. Novices are discouraged from participating in the Ultra marathon. Where the surfaces and descents are dangerous it is recommended that riders be overly cautious and alert to a change in riding surfaces.

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Directions to FTA Zones FTA #1-3 - 29°30’52.23”S / 30°18’45.57”E • Return on the tar road towards Hilton from Hilton College • Travel for 3.19km, Turn left onto the D494 road. • Travel for 2.0km, park on the left or right of the road before the intersection 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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EXPECTED ARRIVAL TIMES 10:15 Winner of 10km Fun Race 10:30 Winner of 20km Fun Ride 10:30 Winner of NISSAN ½ Marathon 40km 11:15 Winner of MTN Marathon 75km 12:30 Winner of MTN Ultra Marathon 110km PRIZE GIVING WILL BE HELD AT 13:00

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Are you part of SAS? SASeeding (SAS) is an exciting race administration system aimed at improving the standard of cycling events. Upon registering with SAS each cyclist receives a permanent and unique SAS number; which also doubles as a race number and timing chip. SAS gathers race results from various race organisers and uses these to create a race index. This enables SAS to divide large numbers into smaller batches in accordance with a riders ability which effectively eliminates congestion. Riders are provided with a more enjoyable and safer riding experience. SAS recently started the first MTB ranking system in conjunction with KIA, so riders can now view their national ranking on www.kiarankings.co.za

Web: saseeding.co.za Facebook: facebook.com/saseeding

Twitter: @saseeding Queries: info@saseeding.co.za

BROADCAST TIMES

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DATE

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SHOW

TIME

14 JULY 15 JULY 15 JULY 17 JULY 18 JULY 20 JULY

EP6 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 HILTON driven by NISSAN EP6 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 HILTON driven by NISSAN EP6 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 HILTON driven by NISSAN EP6 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 HILTON driven by NISSAN EP6 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 HILTON driven by NISSAN EP6 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #7 HILTON driven by NISSAN

ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV

20:30 10:00 00:00 16:00 18:00 06:00

SS8 SS8 SS8 SS8 SS8 SS8

DATE

SERIES EVENT

SHOW

TIME

13 OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 15 OCTOBER 16 OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER

EP9 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #8 CRATER CRUISE driven by NISSAN EP9 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #8 CRATER CRUISE driven by NISSAN EP9 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #8 CRATER CRUISE driven by NISSAN EP9 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #8 CRATER CRUISE driven by NISSAN EP9 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #8 CRATER CRUISE driven by NISSAN EP9 - MTN NATIONAL MTB SERIES #8 CRATER CRUISE driven by NISSAN

ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV ADVENDURANCE MTB TV

20:30 11:00 16:00 18:00 13:30 06:00

SS8 SS8 SS8 SS8 SS8 SS8

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2014 CALENDAR

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DATE 08 FEBRUARY 08 FEBRUARY

EVENT MTN Marathon #1 DULLSTROOM NISSAN Half-Marathon #1 DULLSTROOM

VENUE Dunkeld Estate, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga Dunkeld Estate, Dullstroom, Mpumalanga

22 FEBRUARY 23 FEBRUARY

MTN Marathon #2 SABIE NISSAN Half-Marathon #2 SABIE

York Timber Sports Grounds, Sabie, Mpumalanga York Timber Sports Grounds, Sabie, Mpumalanga

15 MARCH 15 MARCH

MTN Marathon #3 TULBAGH NISSAN Half-Marathon #3 TULBAGH

Saronsberg Wine Estate, Tulbagh, Western Cape Saronsberg Wine Estate, Tulbagh, Western Cape

03 MAY 04 MAY

MTN Marathon #4 CLARENS NISSAN Half-Marathon #4 CLARENS

Town Square, Clarens, Free State Town Square, Clarens, Free State

24 MAY 24 MAY

MTN Marathon #5 ROOIBERG NISSAN Half-Marathon #5 ROOIBERG

Rooiberg Golf Club, Rooiberg, Limpopo Rooiberg Golf Club, Rooiberg, Limpopo

14 JUNE 15 JUNE

MTN Marathon #6 VAN GAALEN NISSAN Half-Marathon #6 VAN GAALEN

Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, Skeerpoort, North West Van Gaalen Cheese Farm, Skeerpoort, North West

22 JUNE 22 JUNE

MTN Marathon #7 HILTON NISSAN Half-Marathon #7 HILTON

Hilton College, Hilton, Kwa-Zulu Natal Hilton College, Hilton, Kwa-Zulu Natal

13 SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER

MTN Marathon #8 RIDE CRATER CRUISE NISSAN Half-Marathon #8 RIDE CRATER CRUISE

Ride Arena, Parys, Free State Ride Arena, Parys, Free State NATIONALMTBSERIES.COM 38.