Tumbleweed Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Great event, quality turnout of riders, good route. Love the venue, almost like a hobbit warren of tent/gazebo locations.Bloody great vibe and the storm just become part of the event's happenings. What with Jaggermeister being passed round and the prize giving being pelted with jelly babys and water bottles after a bad joke. Was great, well worth attending! The jelly baby-biltong combo in your mouth at the same time was a lekker combo!
Nettie R Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) My first 12hr solo event and I loved it! Just about every rider who came past had some words of encouragement. Nearly fell off the bike laughing when the leopard roared past me. You guys are good sports.That hill got the better of me after a few laps and ended up walking the last piece each round. Great event. Edited October 3, 2011 by Fester
Wyatt Earp Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 My first 12hr solo event and I loved it! Just about every rider who came past had some words of encouragement.People ar very supportive to the solo guys, good to see the event was a success.
nathrix Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 This event had a great vibe! Almost finished more beers than laps on the 12hr solo
NotSoBigBen Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 People ar very supportive to the solo guys, good to see the event was a success.
Tumbleweed Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 People ar very supportive to the solo guys, good to see the event was a success. That they are. But everyone there on Saturday seemed to be cheering on and chirping just about everyone else. Sure there was some intense competition, but there was none of the unpleasantness you get at some races. Okay, there was that one moment when "Growling Elvis" passed me…
Mario123 Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 This was a great event!! We will definately be back next year to attempt the 6h or maybe the 12h event. Kudos to the okes that did this solo or on a single-speed . You guys/gals are either super fit, totally nuts or a combination of the two !!!
Klaus Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for a great event. I enjoyed it - dont think the legs did though. Not such and easy course after hitting those hills 8 times in a row. Will be back next year but with a few other people. Course was too tough for a solo stint without the rest. Vibe was good and I think next year will be better. I think though you should move some of the transition area up to the first climb so we can setup our stops with a view of the racing. Thanks to the marshals as well that were constantly fixing the drop off and the incline just after it Well done !
Kwashi Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Yes big up and thanks for being out there at night, good to know if we had momentary loss of talent, thr was someone around...
Mario123 Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 Any idea whether photos of the event will be posted on the internet and where we could access these?
Wendell Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Well done Richard!!! You were spot on with the course ( for me anyway) right distance,right mix and mostly right vibe. Pitty about the wedding but " if the music is too loud you are too old" Your staff/ helpers were just great "Thank You " nice to get an encouraging word each lap. Hope these guys will all be coming to the Vlei 24 hour.We look forward having events for people who absolutely appreciate what they get.... roll on 2012 and a bigger better 12hour.
Richard Beswick Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Thanks Wendell, glad you came through and showed the other guys how to ride a bike. My staff were fantastic, great to have guys and girls that go the extra mile, and keen to be out there even in the rain. See you at the The Vlei 24hr, its going to be wicked! I will load links to the photos shortly. Rich
Klaus Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 See you at the The Vlei 24hr, its going to be wicked! Do you know when the entries will be open for this. Glad to hear your team will be involved with it
Flippa Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 Do you know when the entries will be open for this. Glad to hear your team will be involved with it They're open already. www.entrytime.com
Richard Beswick Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 I know Wendell is going all out for this one! sounds like it will be huge! yip entries on www.entrytime.co.za
Mario123 Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks Wendell, glad you came through and showed the other guys how to ride a bike. My staff were fantastic, great to have guys and girls that go the extra mile, and keen to be out there even in the rain. See you at the The Vlei 24hr, its going to be wicked! I will load links to the photos shortly. Rich Photos?
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