LeighP1984

Nope I never said no one else is allowed to take it seriously. But everyone is moaning with the people who go slow, like I said everyone starts somewhere, and I do take cycling seriously, I am hooked on it and was also really gunning hard for a good time. My point is just that with 30 000 riders, you have to accept that there are going to be people who may not be taking it as seriously as you are, and will slow you down. It comes with riding the argus, when you enter you know where are thousands along side entering too and it will never be perfect for everyone.

perhaps I did miss the point, I am just tired of reading everyone moaning on and on and on about the slower groups and later starters. I just think if you are going to do the argus, you know there are plenty of people who are going to annoy you and piss you off, it's just the way it is. Don't enter it if you are looking for a fast, smooth ride. And there are so many complaints about the argus but imagine trying to organise a race for 30 000 plus people, it must be a logistical nightmare. Just go out there and enjoy every minute of the vibe and the scenary, that's what I did and can't wait for next year!

Why is there such an attitude of arrogance with more professional cyclists? I am reading this SO much on this site! "Being all hoity toity and arty farty" really? And other people saying the "slow pokes" etc, come on, same applies for you guys who have been doing this for many years, if you dont want the "slow poke hoity toity arty farty" people then dont do the argus where there are THOUSANDS of people doing it for the experience! Everyone has to start somewhere. I did Die Burger and so did my colleague and we were still in group OB, so there are factors to consider. And yes, I went flying past, and beat, people who started in groups before me. Why is that even an issue? I trained hard and loved every minute of the argus, I'm a complete amatuer and will continue to do the argus every year because everyone, pro or not, has the right to enjoy this beautiful race!

nope, I definitely was not ready for this!! I am more of a runner, have been running for over three years and wanted a new challenge. Did Die Burger - the long route - and loved it. Am training for the argus so wanted to do a few cycles in between for preparation but I had no idea how tough this race would be...espescially in that weather! That is another thing that would be awesome is when entering, if they told you if the course was suitable for begginers, or for more serious cyclists because even though I read the route, you never quite know how tough it will be! Struggled immensly yesterday...

I haven't seen many other people complaining so maybe I am just too new to cycling to know what is the norm (this was only my third race) but the marshals were absolutely shocking, I know sometimes they struggle to get marshalls but these guys were all sleeping under trees and I went through two intersections on the way back after Kommetjie with no marshal in sight? Also, the lack of water was insane, at times I could not even eat one jelly baby because my mouth was so dry and there was no water, there only seemed to be tables every 20 odd kms or so? In 37 degree heat that was asking for trouble....

Hi do you have more infor on the rides from kelvin grove?