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[EcoBound MTB Events]

The online entries for the 2012 ASG Trans Baviaans 24hr MTB Marathon are now open!! Entries are available on the website www.transbaviaans.co.za. Remember, entries are limited to 400 teams only and due to the popularity of the event, for the last 2 years in a row, limits have been reached way before the closing date !! Don't think about it, you maybe too late.

Edited by EcoBound MTB Events, 03 February 2012 - 11:53 .

[duringd]

How does the organisers justify more than a 14% increase in the cost of doing this event when the offering stays average? Remember this fee excludes your "reserve" fee, pasta meal and if you pay with a credit card they slam you with another 6% fee on top of your entry fee. And I KNOW that that is not the fee the bank is charging! Come on Ecobound, we as riders commit to your event, but it seems your commitment to us does not stay in line with your financial demands from us!

[EcoBound MTB Events]

Fees and increases is always a problem. Looking at the Baviaans entry fees you also need to keep in mind that for the last two years (since 2010) no increases (0%) were made to the entry fees for the event. In the meantime everything else increased, some more drastic than others, and we had no option but to increase the fees for 2012. We will however in future consider an annual, lower %, increase to avoid a sudden increase of +-14% with every two year interval. As far as the credit card payments is concerned, the online banking provider charge us with a 9% surcharge on every credit card transaction made throug hthis system. The main reason is for the provision of a secure online system which will safeguard the credit card user. We carry 3% of this charge and the entrant the other 6%. If this option is a problem then there is still the EFT option which does not have any additional charges.

[Nancy Drew]

Can't wait for my 3rd Transbaviaans experience, the fees are worth being able to ride through a truly spectacular part of our country and experience the hospitality of the Eastern Cape locals. I only hope for warmer weather this year  

[mtbee]

Rode my first TB in 2011; looking forward to hopefully doing the real TB this year through the kloof if weather permits. Definately the 1st race inserted onto my 2012 calendar, the R1400 per rider is fair for the type and nature of this race.

[Bennie Dikwiel]

 Nancy Drew, on 04 January 2012 - 12:09 , said:

I only hope for warmer weather this year  

And that it is back to Trans not Langs  

[mojopup]

The Double D's are entered!! Whohooo!!! I wasnt even planning on doing this but was conned into it by a roadie. Suppose I had better get fit now. (Am doing a 2 week unsupported tour in April, hope that counts.)

If anyone has tips etc, feel free to pm me!

[Matt11]

I'm doing my 1st TB this year, wanna hear how the accommodation works? We gotta sort that out on our own?
Sounds like the weather was leke chilly last year! I'm guessing we going to expect anything and everything this year!

[Falagar]

Weather was extremely cold last year hehe...  Was an excellent race though.  Make sure you pack dry clothes in your boxes...  You have to organise accommodation yourself and you will have to do it soon since Willowmore is quite small...  I also hope it is not necessary to do the Langsbaviaans this year hehe... Groot rivier poort is nie jou maat nie!

[EcoBound MTB Events]

Welcome to ASG as the title sponsor for the Trans Baviaans 24hr MTB Marathon this year. With limited entries and more great prizes on offer, time is running out for those who still want to enter.  Check out the website for more information www.transbaviaans.co.za

[Wil6]

 Nancy Drew, on 04 January 2012 - 12:09 , said:

Can't wait for my 3rd Transbaviaans experience, the fees are worth being able to ride through a truly spectacular part of our country and experience the hospitality of the Eastern Cape locals. I only hope for warmer weather this year  

With you on this one,going to do my 2nd this year if all goes well and hopefully the original route.The cold does not bother me but rain and cold,that's another story.

[Wil6]

 EcoBound MTB Events, on 03 February 2012 - 11:58 , said:

Welcome to ASG as the title sponsor for the Trans Baviaans 24hr MTB Marathon this year. With limited entries and more great prizes on offer, time is running out for those who still want to enter.  Check out the website for more information www.transbaviaans.co.za

See you have the pictures of the 2009 and 2010 event on your website,when are you going to put the 2011 events photos on?Please?

[lollos]

Can't wait for my second TB!!!
EcoBound, any chances you can put up a little tent or something at the top of the mountain? For the ladies (like me) who are very shy and needs a place to change to dry clothes. I know the toilets are there, but you know how they look after a few hours and when its dark (yukky)
Everything else is perfect and everything well organised! Thanks for a great event!!

[EcoBound MTB Events]

 Wil6, on 03 February 2012 - 12:05 , said:

See you have the pictures of the 2009 and 2010 event on your website,when are you going to put the 2011 events photos on?Please?

Sorry, its done. More photo's are available from the official event photographers.

[sampie]

 lollos, on 03 February 2012 - 02:16 , said:

Can't wait for my second TB!!!
EcoBound, any chances you can put up a little tent or something at the top of the mountain? For the ladies (like me) who are very shy and needs a place to change to dry clothes. I know the toilets are there, but you know how they look after a few hours and when its dark (yukky)
Everything else is perfect and everything well organised! Thanks for a great event!!

Jy sal so vinnig MAC uit as jy bo kom is jy kurkdroog.

[lollos]

 sampie, on 03 February 2012 - 02:41 , said:

Jy sal so vinnig MAC uit as jy bo kom is jy kurkdroog.

Oee Sampie maar jys weer snaaksie vandag!!    Ja, julle sal moet oppas anders kan julle nie byhou nie - ek oefen dat dit klap!!