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Looks like it's not my year. We didn't win this competition and I didn't get a Sani entry Oh well - at least there's the h2h marathon to look forward to

I'm pretty sure that's the unique identifier they first created for your team in whichever year you first entered (I vaguely remember I was in the 5000's when I first joined the waiting list 4 years ago). They've been deleting duplicates entries over the past few days, so they've probably gone back to the earliest record on file. I don't think it implies your place in the current waiting list. But then again, there's no logic to this system so who knows

From the website: "A new "Rush Entry" process to apply for a spot. Please note that everyone, whether they have participated before or not, need to register during the Rush Entry time to get their spots, or get onto the Waiting List queue. It will work on a first come first serve basis. We have limited team numbers, and once they are full, we will not be accepting any further registrations. All previous years Waiting List riders will need to re-apply this year." And SuperCycling said something to that effect as well.

Sorry Ratty, but I really don't think this was clear enough. There were emails that were sent out prior to the entries opening that were worded to this effect and they even mentioned it on SuperCycling last week. I'd understand if I had been the only one to get it wrong, but everyone I've spoken to was under the same impression.

Well said Stetch. My take would have had a few more explitives but that basically sums it up, barring one point. For the past few weeks a lot of hype has been built up by saying that the new entry system would not take into account previous years entries. This was cleverly worded to make it look like it was a total fresh start for the race and that everyone had an equal chance. What actually seems to have transpired is that the waiting list was cleared, but previous years race entries were still given preference. Granted this is status quo but then they should have been more clear about it.

Congrats on getting your 2 entries. I can see why you find no problem with the system. For the rest of us, I'm sure you can understand why the frustration has crept in.

Now I'm getting mal. For some reason my team entry is now A5758. If that number does indicate your position in the queue, then that means I've dropped from 100-odd down to almost 6000th in the queue. WTF!?!?

I didn't get an email... but then again I'm still on the waiting list

Just went back in and I've gone from R121 to A222, so I guess that means they finally figured out that I applied for the adventure, not the race but now I'm further down the waiting list

Shew - hope Farmer Glen didn't pay Enetlect too much for this amazing new system. Sounds worse than the old one!

Did you do the race this year?

No brew - he's doing it in his own team Or should I say, he's on the waiting list with his own team

Not exactly. I eventually got onto the waiting list, but really holding thumbs Did you try enter? Nick is also on the waiting list.

so it looks like all that hype about previous entrants not getting preference is bollocks. Nice way to build some hype.

Fully agree - if you know you're going to get bombarded then you build and test your systems with that in mind.

to the guys that got proper confirmation - was that an email sent to you / was that a page you saw?

it's getting worse and worse. now it's 'service unavailable' flymango / ngala - interesting that you're the only guys i know of that have got through, yet you're on the waiting list?? Unless this is a catch-all page that everyone will see. No promises, no disappointment if / when they mess things up.

How did you get to that page?!??

anyone actually managed to successfully enter the 2012 S2c yet? I got to the point where I was clicking on the "register" button but nothing was happening. Now the server is too busy. Quick check around and everyone seems to be having the same problem. This blows!

They're busy working on the M4 bridge over the umgeni. Looks like the lane will be on the outside of the bridge?!? Hope they put a railing up From the looks of it it could still be a few months away though.

Shew - for a second I thought that might have been you in the pic... in which case that bike was a big no-no Very cool though! Was that custom painted / just a few well placed stickers?

You guys reckon the team was making excessive demands given their good track record? That might explain why sponsors weren't prepared to sign up.

Used them recently and there's lots of room for improvement. However, at the end of the day I got the goods I ordered at a good price so I'm still a happy camper.

That's a work of art. Very nice!

Eish - you'd think any big corporate would jump at the chance to get the amount of coverage you get with this team.