robhcapetown

Sadly, my bike (Black Niner, Jet 9, 1x11) was stolen off my Bike Rack at Melissa's in Dorp Street today. Please keep a look out.

Can't understand why Epic did not approach SACS or Westerford schools (800 meters down the road from UCT) and move start/finish to one these fine institutions rather than default to Meerendal. IMHO Meerendal took the first opportunity to 'grab' the event.

I think the move of the Prolouge is a poor decision and one that has implications for all of us that ride on Table Mountain. The Epic makes our local riding terrain NB for the SANParks and the City. It gives weight to the argument to open more tracks. It makes Cape Town a 'famous' MTB destination. It helps globally market the city with the iconic Table Mountain backdrop. It makes MTBing accessible to many new specators. It ensures that there is some leverage to maintain the tracks etc. It connects the Epic to Cape Town proper. I feel the move is not justified. Anyone know if the 2 Oceans has moved? FNB Varsity Cup hasn't moved has it? Importatly, will the Epic still ensure that 'the single' is maintained? To my mind, Meerendal seems to be cornering the benefits to the detriment of the broader community. Disappointed.