DaveSA327

Yes - its all about the money. That's why the big bad boys are hijacking club races and ripping off cyclists with exorbitant entry fees. There was a protest at the start of the JSC race today against these extortionists - hopefully it will open up everyones eyes to what is happening to our sport. I will never support an ASG managed event again.

Registrations will be available at the Zambesi Mall on Friday and Saturday, as well as Sunday morning before the event.

S U N D A Y . . . . usually the the day after Saturday - no need to be sorry.

The cut-off is at the 70km mark - on the 105km route, therefore any rider who sees fit to attempt 105km should easily make the cut. Yes, we will make the race as safe as can possibly be. Metro Police have been arranged and will be on duty. Road Ranger motorcycles and Lead vehicles for start groups. No intersections will be crossed by cyclists - only Left turns on the route. Dedicated Marshals posted at every intersection. Bear in mind the race is on Sunday morning - so traffic will be minimal.

Awesome route !!! Let's support and grow the Pretoria events...

Event Name: Jakaranda Spring Tough Ride When: 22 September 2013 Where: Zambesi Mall, Pretoria, Gauteng Category: Road Location: Zambesi Mall, Pretoria. Just Off N1 - Zambesi Drive offramp. about: A brand new race in Pretoria on the cards. This is a very famous and safe route for cyclists. The race wil start at 07:00 with the final cut-off time at 11:00. The route is very quiet with almost no traffic on it, however, it is a moderate to difficult route. Prize money will be given to the winners of the categories on the 105km race with trophies to the winners on the other distances. Categories: 105km - Tandems; U23 & Elite Men; Junior Men; Men 30-39; Men 40-49: Men 50+: Open Ladies. 76km - Tandems; Paracyclists; Junior Ladies; Men U16; Ladies U16; Men U14; Open Ladies (All ladies start together); Open Men. 36km - Tandems; Paracyclists; Ladies U14; Open Ladies; Open Men. Lots of lucky draw prizes will be available after prize giving, so stay behind and join the fun, you might be lucky to win a lucky draw. Timing & Other Rules: Timing is done by ChampionChip with the standard rule of No Chip - No Timing - No Result - No Prize. Timing Chips are available when entering the race and will also be available at the venue at R120-00 (including Bike Clip). Both Tandem Riders to wear their own chip. Route Maps<br style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: 11px;" />105 Km<br style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: 11px;" />69 Km<br style="color: rgb(35, 35, 35); font-family: Arial, Helvetica; font-size: 11px;" />36 Km Go to Event Page

The start / end road surface was really crappy. LBS has many bikes checked in with broken spokes, rims and even a cracked frame - just laughed when i walked in with mine. And those rumble strips are hectic - just too many to hop over if you're boxed in and can't get around them. And my butt hurts!