Carmichael Posted November 8, 2011 Share I Agree skuimkop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted November 8, 2011 Share They are taking their cue from the Epic: milk you brand for what you can! Make it expensive so those who participate value it more, and it also makes/keeps it upmarket, no up country riff-raff, target those Euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted November 8, 2011 Share Wrong. Try the Fedgroup Berg & Bush. Wrong Try the Kalahari Challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Are you all crazy! This is by far the most affordable stage race out there. And on the topic of Epic prices... I believe their price is in the R35000 for a double entry. That's R17500 per rider instead of the measly R2450 per rider. Yes the epic is 8 days, but that still works out at just over R2000 per day on the Epic which is in stark contrast to the R800 per day for the Grape Escape. For a race that does not offer accommodation this must be the most expensive race in South Africa If you look at competing races the Honda Trophy and Crater Cruise as good examples for stage races with no Accommodation , both you can do for way under R500 Edited November 8, 2011 by Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted November 8, 2011 Share Change the heading to +-300% increase, because that is the actual increase. Pretty sad though, was really looking forward to doing this next year - now I'm so sure anymore.If they want to charge "real" stage race prices they need to include the accommodation, as the overnight stay is a big part of stage racing - camaraderie and all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydude Posted November 8, 2011 Share When is this? If anybody wants to stay in Durbanville for free, let me know. I'll even make pasta one evening! Why? Because I have an extra room with bed and this is part of giving back. And for bridging the divide between roadies and mtbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Lizard Posted November 8, 2011 Share Thanks andydude ... will let the family know, they are coming down on 1 March from garies (they don't mind sharing a bed) You sure you can make pasta for 7 ? (maybe grandma will come as well - as spectator - her pasta must be very soft ....no teeth sorry to say)Also, would you mind picking them up at bellville station.shotthanks boet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ichops Posted November 8, 2011 Share Unfortunately I did the first 3 Epics when the value was sort of acceptable and no more because I also have now done 6 sani2c and I'm afraid at that price for me it's like the Epic - a big rip-off. They do not deserve to get the numbers to sustain the race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted November 8, 2011 Share No point moaning about the prices. Choose the rides you want to do and can afford. The overpriced races will either fold or have to adapt. The measure of a good race is not how much kit you get when you register, but all about the experience and whether it was worth the expense. Rather give me no stuff, but a fantastic route. How many Sani jackets or Epic bags does one need?Rather give me the entry option where I can choose to buy the jacket, buy the bag or book a tent and if I choose none, then deduct that from my entry fee.Or donate the equivalent amount to a charity associated with the event. Make the event costs more transparent and you will have less whinging. Edited November 8, 2011 by kandui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted November 9, 2011 Share When is this? If anybody wants to stay in Durbanville for free, let me know. I'll even make pasta one evening! Why? Because I have an extra room with bed and this is part of giving back. And for bridging the divide between roadies and mtbers Thanks for the offer Andydude, Im not riding the Grape Escape but I will come and stay with you on past night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YUMEYA Posted November 9, 2011 Share Did the last one, no thanks @ this price. Edited November 9, 2011 by YUMEYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngala24 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Isnt this the ride that dude on supercycling said last night they now aiming at the epic riders for training and not the weekend warrior anymore ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted November 9, 2011 Share No point moaning about the prices. Choose the rides you want to do and can afford. The overpriced races will either fold or have to adapt. The measure of a good race is not how much kit you get when you register, but all about the experience and whether it was worth the expense. Rather give me no stuff, but a fantastic route. How many Sani jackets or Epic bags does one need?Rather give me the entry option where I can choose to buy the jacket, buy the bag or book a tent and if I choose none, then deduct that from my entry fee.Or donate the equivalent amount to a charity associated with the event. Make the event costs more transparent and you will have less whinging. I like the way you think ! I'm doing Sani next yaer, but will not be making use of my tent as my OH and son are coming along for the trip and I will be staying with them. It would have been great if the supper and accommodation were removed from my entry free. The jackets etc however I want as proof that I finally managed to get into Sani. The nice thing is that we have so much choice these days so can chose the ones that are good value for money and skip the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted November 9, 2011 Share Wow looking at this price, I once again realize what great value the isuzu 3 towers is. Its 4000 odd per team FULL BOARD for a 3 day stage race and I didn't get the feeling that it was done on a tight budget. Sure it wasn't from Point A to B to C but with quality riding there who gives a crap. Edited November 9, 2011 by rouxtjie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmichael Posted November 9, 2011 Share I have sent this link to them, so that they can catch a wake up call!! i really wanted to do the race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted November 9, 2011 Share I like the way you think ! I'm doing Sani next yaer, but will not be making use of my tent as my OH and son are coming along for the trip and I will be staying with them. It would have been great if the supper and accommodation were removed from my entry free. The jackets etc however I want as proof that I finally managed to get into Sani. The nice thing is that we have so much choice these days so can chose the ones that are good value for money and skip the rest.They need to provide for your accommodation, whether you use it or not. You share a tent with your riding partner, so I'm guessing that he/she will have extra space. One of the reasons Sani2C is still affordable is because they recycle the race villages to get 3 seperate races in. I suspect that most (95%?) of the riders use the tents at this race. There's nothing like the sound of farting and snoring in MacKensie and Jolivet to get you to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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