nagougrote

The race was excellently marshalled. Never seen so many JMPD on duty. There was at least one cop and 3 marshalls at each intersection. Only hazards were the cyclists themselves (in AL at least) treating it as full road closure and passing on blind corners in the oncoming lane. Well done organizers - a very safe and well run event 👍

Bob-T Triathlon anyone?

Yes, I was in that second group after the hill - we put in a moerse effort to get back to you guys. Luckily we made it or it would've been a long day from there...

Enjoyed the 110km race - varied and interesting route. Those steep hills near the start were no joke. Went past a dude from VB/VC(?) at the top of the steepest climb who had pulled over and was having a good vomit. Only thing I was surprised at was the number of riders just chucking their gel wrappers on the ground - this was in AL. Seemed like everyone was doing it. Will definitely enter next year.

By the way, best goodie bag ever. The sponsor Ultimate Office National provided a whiteboard, whiteboard marker, permanent marker, high viz vest, water bottle etc. Was not expecting it and had to carry it all back to the office on my bike. Well done.

I asked them today at collection and they confirmed that you can enter on the morning of the race unless you're in the licensed categories.

Caught up in a big crash in AL at Tour of Durban today. Here's how it unfolded...

Chain Reaction is no longer a viable option after the move to Skynet. Still waiting for my shoes ordered last year December...Referred them to this thread and they just don't care. I've found Merlin much better. 18 Mar 19 17:00 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance18 Mar 19 08:53 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance15 Mar 19 14:29 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold from Export - Pending Customs Procedures15 Mar 19 08:31 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance11 Mar 19 11:03 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance11 Mar 19 09:03 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - In Branch07 Mar 19 16:38 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA Shipment Destroyed06 Mar 19 09:23 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance21 Feb 19 09:50 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance19 Feb 19 08:31 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance15 Feb 19 11:24 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance13 Feb 19 10:45 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance11 Feb 19 15:49 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold from Export - Pending Customs Procedures11 Feb 19 08:34 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance07 Feb 19 10:57 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance04 Feb 19 12:57 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Quarantined01 Feb 19 15:22 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance21 Jan 19 09:08 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance18 Jan 19 08:53 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance09 Jan 19 10:24 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance21 Dec 18 12:44 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA On Hold - Customs - Awaiting Customs Clearance06 Dec 18 14:35 Johannesburg - SOUTH AFRICA Arrived Hub05 Dec 18 17:00 London - UNITED KINGDOM In Transit to Destination05 Dec 18 15:31 London - UNITED KINGDOM Sorted to Destination05 Dec 18 14:18 London - UNITED KINGDOM Arrived Hub

Pity it's the day before the Ride 4 Sight - otherwise would definitely do it.

I also thoroughly enjoyed the event. Made the trip down from JHB on Saturday so did not have a chance to collect my number. This turned out to be a good thing as I was forced to arrive early on Sunday to have time to collect - so no traffic issues. First I heard was while waiting in the pen and they announced a 15 minute delay. Great route (found Helz a lot easier than Tom Jenkins and Hekpoort - maybe it was the altitude!), perfect weather, nice scenery and a competitive group (1A) made for an awesome day out on the bike. I did notice a couple of issues with echelons inching over the white line but this can be minimised next year by increasing the start intervals between groups. 1A rode most of the race with the tandems, elite ladies and later on, some from 1B. I'm sure the teething problems will be sorted out next year and will definitely make the trip down again.

Flights 35% -> 75% HealthyFood 25% -> 75% Petrol 50% -> 70% Pharmacy & Sports 30% -> 50% Gym 75% -> 100%

Enjoyed the race - more hills than expected. By the time A group got to that yellow barricade luckily the marshall was standing in front of it.