Ratty

Where are you all seeing your numbers? I can't see mine anywhere. The guys and girls that got in, at what time did you manage to enter on that chaotic day? udxcob, what time did you eventually get on the waiting list? All I want to know is if I have any hope!!!

On their website they say they have sent emails to the first 60 people on the waiting list and will send the next batch out on Wednesday. Now if only I knew how far down the waiting list I am, I'd know if I have any hope.

Do some hub searching, there have been lots of threads around this.

Thule Roof system worked out about the same as getting a towbar fitted and bike rack. I went with the roof option as the towbar gets sold with the car, the roof racks i can take off. Quote for towbar for my car (hatchback) R3800 - something about the design of the back needing a long towbar. This was for a generic one, the Honda version was more.

To add a few in the 2-4 days category: Hell and Back Grape Escape Ride the Rhino Wild Ride Rhodes Extreme What makes you think I've been looking into this. If anyone has gone any, please let us know what they are like.

Cejay, if it was possible I would !!! I however have a 3 year old which means not enough time to train for J2C and also my maximum sports pass is 3 days (had to beg and plead for that). Its not fair to leave my son for a whole week just for my enjoyment. For Sani, I can at least bring the family along.

I shouldn't have read this thread. I also wondered about the price, thought it was high, but didn't really care as I'm dying to do it. Now after reading this, I just want to do it even more. :-(

Its not impatient, its just eagerness. We just want to know if we have any chance of getting in. I don't see why they can't update facebook, or twitter or their website to at least let people know what is happening. It takes a few minutes max. It will stop people emailing them to try find out. I've got no problem if they say the waiting list entries will only open up on Friday. At least then we know whats going on.

Where do you see the number? If I enter my ID, I no longer get a number.

Sigh... still waiting, but don't have much hope. Trying to find another nice event to enter for next year.

I can no longer see my waiting list number on the website. Wanted to check if it had changed.

I have to disagree. The website made is clear that the people who have entered before would get preference. There was an issue though with people riding with different partners. They were however talking about opening up a 3rd event which would then give the people on the waiting list a much better opportunity to get in. Lets hope they do it.

Has anyone on the waiting list received an email today? Aren't they supposed to be sending out the batch payment emails to the waiting list today, or have I got the day wrong? The entry process was obviously flawed as they have allowed some people to enter as many as 18 times. Edit: Just saw on their website, they have extended the period to pay till the end of the day. Waiting list guys and girls will only get notified tomorrow.

also tried, like not working for me either.

On their facebook site, they have said they already have thousands on the waiting list for both events so anyone only getting on the waiting list now doesn't have much hope.

All black with white spokes. Too much gold isn't nice IMO. I like the more suttle touches like it currently has.

Its my favourite ride :-) What I like is the different routes. You get the up and down of the white route, whereas the yellow route is more of a long slow climb with a nice long downhill. Both routes are really beautiful. Now if only I had more time to ride there.

If anyone has space for 2 bikes and people driving through to uniondale in the morning, please let me know. We are willing to pay and have a bike rack that can take 3 bikes. Otherwise will have to go with Bennie's, but I heard last year they left late as people didn't arrive on time. Also would mean we need to cycle from close to Simola down to the waterfront at 4am.

What is the difference between these and the flak jackets? Quite a jump in price. I don't need the lens lever so trying to decide which I should get.

Which was exactly my point, I shouldn't be in the A bunch for the 42km's, although I'm not complaining :-)

I'm also in F !!! Not idea why though, I wasn't exactly fast last year. At least though I won't be stuck behind as many people this year. Last year I was in the 4th group for the 42km and had to over take people in the beginning.

I'm keen, sounds great. Which is the switch back track though?

Had the same problem and actually asked the nutrionist about it. Her response, eat low-gi food. Keeps you full for longer. If you eat oats, soak them for 20-30 minutes instead of cooking, will keep you full for longer. Future life as others have mentioned is great. Add lentils to your food - these work well. Nuts as a snack (yes, they are a little fattening, but they are good and fill you up).

Not a bad idea. My time last year for the 42km's was 3:17.

Thanks. I'm still in two minds. I was doing ok at Knysna up until the 50km mark and then my speed drop drastically. I just ran out of energy and ended up missing the N2 cut off by +-10 min. I'm hoping this was due to bad prep (I had been sick the whole week) and lack of food on the ride.