The Argus Cycle Tour and the MTB Challenge races are very well organised events, that is of no doubt, probably the best actually... From communication, signage, experience etc. The Expo though, is starting to feel stuck in the 90's way of doing business... It is a showcase for Cape Town, and South Africa, a city very well equipped for International Expos... So why not use the world class facilities at the CTICC? The Good Hope Centre is cramped, and an eyesore sadly these days... not to mention the parking, or lack thereof and the dice of death on Sir Lowry road dodging Taxi's and Buses... Otherwise, there was little to set it aside from previous years, and with the internet providing you with all and more you could and would need to know... the show really needs to be more interactive, the bike companies need to come to the party, it shouldn't feel like a boot sale, which is pretty much how it seems to be now. It has to be frustrating too for many parties that these outsourced promo people, always, and this is at all (local) Expo's in the Cape, they could not be worse versed in the products they are punting, or show less interest, largely chatting among their colleagues making it impossible for the consumers to engage their products... So long story short, I feel somewhat underwhelmed, but I know the race day will more than make up for it, and ultimately... that is what I am doing this for
