leeannc Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I have been looking around at stage races for 2012 as a challenge for myself, but can't decide ... they all look so nice to do. Any suggestions for around 2 - 4 days?
Shebeen Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 how long is a derrailleur cable? maybe list the ones you're looking at to get an objective answer.
Wyatt Earp Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Jo'Burg2CYou ride days 1-4 and rest, then days 5-8 and rest again, after that you do a one day to Scottburgh beach
Just Keep Pedaling Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You have to clarify if cost counts: The cost difference between doing the Epic and doing a Three Towers is enormous.
leeannc Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 Sani2c - wines2whales - garden route 300 ... in knysna these are a few I have seen so far ...
FC&P2C Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I have been looking around at stage races for 2012 as a challenge for myself, but can't decide ... they all look so nice to do. Any suggestions for around 2 - 4 days?Challenge Capetown should challenge yourself!
RedRover Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Look at the Magalies Adventure - very underrated 3 day race.
Regard Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Look at the Magalies Adventure - very underrated 3 day race.Can't agree--totaly over rated. Won't do it again. I always think numbers do the talking and now I know why so little poeple do the Magalies adventure! Sani2CBerg,Bush&DecentJ2CThree Towers
RedRover Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Can't agree--totaly over rated. Won't do it again. I always think numbers do the talking and now I know why so little poeple do the Magalies adventure! Out of interest, why?
BigGuy Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Three Towers will get my vote every time. It is my favorite part of the country. It is also the only one I can afford.
Ratty Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 To add a few in the 2-4 days category: Hell and BackGrape EscapeRide the RhinoWild RideRhodes Extreme What makes you think I've been looking into this. If anyone has gone any, please let us know what they are like.
GLuvsMtb Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Work around the following parameters:- budget: Not just race entry, but accommodation, travel etc play a big part. Local races will end up being much more affordable- timing of the event: How much leave are you willing to burn to do the race? Is it a relatively "good" time to be away from work. When you need to travel, add 2 days going there and coming back to your leave counter. The time the event is held is (sometimes) a good indicator of the conditions you may experience. I will think twice before considering a multi stage race in the Cape in Feb / Mar. Generally the best window to do a race weather wise is between March and May and then again between September and November. You will then end up with a short list of events. Then you go into the reputation of the orginisers, previous route comments etc. to make a decision.
GLuvsMtb Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 To add a few in the 2-4 days category: Hell and BackNothing technical here (no single track etc), lots of climbing. Back2Basics type of race with basic facilities and accommodation. Grape EscapeHeard good things about this, but being staged in February, the heat may end up overriding your race experienceRide the RhinoSmall field and was reasonably well orginised. Day 2 had a huge sand pit for about 7kms so make sure you know how to handle this. I had a very bad experience with the same orginisers on the CA2C in Feb where many things went wrong from an event orginising side. I will wait and see what the feedback is on this year's edition of the Rhino before considering this events company againWild Ride On my bucket listRhodes ExtremeOn my bucket listWhat makes you think I've been looking into this. If anyone has gone any, please let us know what they are like.
leeannc Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks everyone ... will look into them all ...
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