cyclingfan Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Event Name: Auto Alpina Springs Cycle Race 2011When: 22 October 2011Where: Nigel Dam, GautengCategory: RoadThe route starts at Nigel Dam and goes to Balfour and from there to devon. It is a good practice race for the 94.7.Go to Event Page
scotty Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 This was mentioned on the SC show a few weeks back and deemed to be flat, well the old one was but I've done sections of the new route and flat it is not, if when the wind blows it will be quite a challenge. Well organized and marshaled this race marks the start of my road training for 94.7.
stan the man Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Is this road not used mostly by Trucks?
JacoS Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Have ridden the Devon Nigel section, and while it has some trucks wasn't too bad. I don't know if the work on the Nigel/Delmas road up to the N17 has diverted more trucks to the Devon road...Gotta love coal trucks.
scotty Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 I see the race is now timed by Championchip.
cyclingfan Posted September 30, 2011 Author Posted September 30, 2011 Yes it is timed by champion chip. Totally new route and new sponsors. The route is not as flat as the previous one. We are doing our best to make it as safe as possible.
Helivac Marshals Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 Yes it is timed by champion chip. Totally new route and new sponsors. The route is not as flat as the previous one. We are doing our best to make it as safe as possible.Who can we contact to get involved with the Motorcycle Marshaling for this race? We want to be able to keep the cyclist safe...?? Please drop me a mail, or phone me if you are interested: jasper@helivacmarshalls.co.za082 443 9101 Thank you and kind regards, Jasper
scotty Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Entries close today Edited October 17, 2011 by scotty
scotty Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 For a claimed flat race it was quite tough, undulating and no place to recover as even on the flats and downhill you had to fight the wind. Nice route and i found the roads were in good condition. Pity about the few numbers turnout but with clashing with the Jacaranda race it was expected. Thanks to the orgs, marshals, the escort by the Helivac guys and the Spot prizes sponsors.
TNT1 Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 For a claimed flat race it was quite tough, undulating and no place to recover Coulda told ya that. Course was my old training ground as schools rider.
scotty Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Coulda told ya that. Course was my old training ground as schools rider.Ha you had plenty of time to mention it. No big climbs but gradual rolling climbs which hurt after a while.
ewep Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 The Elite bunchhttp://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab300/piemansa/Helivac%20Marshaling/Auto%20Alpina%20Cycle%20Race%20-%20Oct%202011/33a7f3a6.jpg Elite breakaway, with winner in Didata kithttp://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab300/piemansa/Helivac%20Marshaling/Auto%20Alpina%20Cycle%20Race%20-%20Oct%202011/4f6a16c0.jpg
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