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Was great to be there this year. Pity the numbers were down especially noting that most of the riders finished before any rain fell. But I expect more people will go out again next year. Well done on a well organised event.

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I'm hoping that by next year I should be fit enough and then can come out in the week and go ride it. Then I can let people know what I think of the ride and you can have accurate figures (I use 3 different gadgets to measure route length and elevation etc - gadget freak, I know ).

Ok, I know I am going to get shot down on this one. And please remember, I am not the event organiser, but merely stating my opinion. I personally don't give a continental if there's a medal or not. When I used to ride, or run, I used to do it for the enjoyment of the ride/run, being, or getting, fit and enjoying the beauty of the countryside. For me, I would much rather have a great route, quick registration and the knowledge that if something goes wrong the organisers are ready to assist as quickly as humanly possible. Further to this, medals cost money. I would rather that money goes towards whatever fund the event is supporting. Maybe I am strange (yep, I can hear many of you agreeing , lol), but I don't need a bit of metal or badge to know that I have done something good for myself and had a great day doing it. I don't need to show my friends my time or medal, I do it for me and enjoy it internally. And if I can help someone along the way, or get them to the event, or whatever, even better. My personal feeling is to say that the organiser shouldn't make any more medals, rather keep that money and use it for the scholarship fund that the ride contributes to. Ok, time for me to get shot, he he.

Chris and all at CWC - thanks so much for your support over the years as well. So great to see these kids on their new bikes as well as your input into so many cycling events over the years. It really helps make cycling feel like a large family. Here's to the next 35 years (he he, hopefully I will still be around and active, lol).

The routes were changed during the week, so it was difficult for the organisers to give the exact distances, but I am sure they will have them next year. Don't worry, as far as I know, the 70km actually ended up as about 66km. Apologies from my side on the early lucky draw. It was held after all the riders had finished as is often done at PPA events when all the riders finish before the cut off and prize-giving time. I personally feel that it should be advertised for about 14H30 or even 14H00, but the organisers can make the call once they have looked at the riding times and see how many people would have missed the cut off if it was earlier. Hopefully will see you there next year again. Really enjoyed working at the event.

Seemed like a great ride. Don't think I heard any negative comments. Enjoyed working there. Well done on a first time event. Can only get bigger from here.

Pleased it was good for you. The organisers really do go out of their way to make this a good event. Unfortunately some rides do have the merging and I agree it can be a pain, but sometimes there isn't much of a choice. But I am sure the organisers will look at it s see what they can do.

Well that is their rule and it was announced to every temp group that started. Best is to join PPA and then as you get fitter and your skills improve you will move up the seeding and should always get your result. Enjoy your riding.

Are you a member of PPA. If not, your result won't be posted. It's one of PPA's rules that only paid up members results are posted since they cover the cost of timing the events.

Once again an awesome event. I always enjoy my work there. Liz, Rupert, Niel, Barry and the whole team - WELL DONE again. To all the riders well done. It was really great seeing and chatting to many of you. Bring on 2013.

Always a good event and as far as I can remember it has always rained in the day or two before. So nothing new. I'm expecting a great event again and looking forward to seeing everybody there again.

Well done to all finishers. Certainly not an easy day out on the saddle. Once again really enjoyed working at this event. Looooong day

No real rain predicted for tomorrow, so no repeat of the first one which rained, actually poured, from start to finish. Looking forward to seeing you all at the starts and finish again. Best of luck to you all.

Sorry about the early starts in the 94 race. The racing groups started the correct time, but I somehow missed the fact there should have been a 10 minute gap before A batch start and only gave 5 minutes. So all the batches started 5 minutes early. My mistake Otherwise from my side a great event. He he, easy for me to say when I didn't leave the start finish the whole time you guys were out there peddling like mad. I am always given really great hospitality when in Bloemfontein and the crew from OFM really looked after me this time. Well done to all finishers, really hope everybody enjoyed the event