Pieter1 Posted August 11, 2011 Share I went to go get my race pack today for the Randfontein EPR and got no number, they said I should buy a timing chip... Is this normall? I enterd for the 60km mtb race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecandy Posted August 11, 2011 Share U can get yourself a racetec chip at the venue. U then keep that chip as that number will be allocated to u for all racetec timed events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted August 11, 2011 Share To get timing that's recorded and appears in results you need a chip, however you should at least have got a number irrespective of whether you have a chip or not. At the start line whats to differentiate you from someone who has not entered but just pitched up to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 11, 2011 Share I didn't get a number either ..... Just told to put on my chip and go race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted August 11, 2011 Share I didn't get a number either ..... Just told to put on my chip and go race  Which shoulder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted August 11, 2011 Share To get timing that's recorded and appears in results you need a chip, however you should at least have got a number irrespective of whether you have a chip or not. At the start line whats to differentiate you from someone who has not entered but just pitched up to ride. Exactly. Is this how it is at most events? Hows your new bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted August 11, 2011 Share U can get yourself a racetec chip at the venue. U then keep that chip as that number will be allocated to u for all racetec timed events. Might just do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 11, 2011 Share Which shoulder? The right, left is already occupied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted August 12, 2011 Share Exactly. Is this how it is at most events? Hows your new bike? From what it appears it looks to be a big bang start, could prove frustrating interesting.  Bike is stunning, rides like a dream although i still need to take it for a serious off road test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie R Posted August 12, 2011 Share that's just silly. if there is no number to be collected, why should I take off 1hr + from work, battle through traffic to the reg place, only to be told to wear your timing chip? This jewel of info could've been included in the bulk sms they sent out on wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigToe Posted August 12, 2011 Share that's just silly. if there is no number to be collected, why should I take off 1hr + from work, battle through traffic to the reg place, only to be told to wear your timing chip? This jewel of info could've been included in the bulk sms they sent out on wednesday  Lets ask Mr. Crasher about his experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted August 12, 2011 Share Dont get me started  I really had a sense of humour failure  I dont do road so dont have a racetech chip  Tell me upfront before I enter that you are not giving me a number and I will not be given a time or a result unless I buy a race tech chip which I will never use again so I dont waste my time and money. Would of not bothered to enter and would of not driven to fetch my number which never existed this was a cock up of note. Did this race the last 2 years and supported and encouraged others to participate so this really pissed me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie R Posted August 12, 2011 Share Good thing I didn't bother to go through then. Thought I'd get my 'number' on race day (the least that organisers can do in tough times to those who support their events)I would've insisted on a loan chip.free of charge of course. Like Scotty said earlier, it opens the gate for pirate riders. It's like the organisers stole an hour from your life at non-registration... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasher Posted August 13, 2011 Share Still went and I bought a timing chip still enjoyed the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysterkas Posted August 13, 2011 Share One of the best in Gauteng?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigToe Posted August 15, 2011 Share One of the best in Gauteng?????? Na, while it was a great ride/race....I believe this is used as a form finder by most and to do some mileage... Races I've done that I reckon are better...Telkom Classic, 94.7, Fast One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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