Tiny K Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Conditions must have really been tough, but agreed, they should have had an alternative route worked out. ****, I hope the Sani doesn't get cancelled like that! Or the epic for that matter?! Imagine the controversy!
jmaccelari Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) Roadies in snow.. Edited November 13, 2011 by jmaccelari
jmaccelari Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 That is ridiculous - I have done Sabie X where you couldn't see 20M in front of you due to rain & mist -while riding down wet rocky steep decents...And Trans Baviaans had a back up plan at short notice - so we rode another route, but at least we did it... Not cool W2W In the 2007 (or 2006?) Sabie X that I rode, the second day was shortened and the race called off as the one river crossing was impassible due to heavy rains...
Tiny K Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 <TROLL>So now it's official: MTBers are bigger woesies than roadies.</TROLL> :clap: :clap: :clap: (you can guess which one I am)
rpedro Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) As a hardened MTBiker I believe they made the correct decision. This morning as part of my DC training, I did the 4 passes 163km loop (Sir Lowy’s Pass, Viljoen's Pass,Franshoek Pass and Hells Hoogte Pass).The rains was relentless. Its was absolutely freezing out there with lots of snow on Franshoek Pass and the rest of the mountain range. My hands was dead and I had difficulty using the controls to change gears and brake. The W2W is not just about the pro mtb racers and the back markers would have been placed at serious risk if the race did continue.Also the conditions would have hampered any possible rescue operation if required and it would have been near impossible for the race organizers to get rescue personnel to the riders if required. Without a doubt they made the correct decision. Edited November 13, 2011 by rpedro
Shebeen Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) AMArider 100miler (think 2009?) comes to mind. Massive deluge overnight. It was forecast, it came and the race went on. Many complained that it should have been cancelled, quite a few never started. quite a different course but no one forced you to start the race. It's quite a diplomatic press release. Was it river crossings, muddy routes or cold weather that compromised rider safety? I reckon give the riders the choice, but inform them of the dangers/conditions beforehand. Edited November 13, 2011 by SteveCT
Tankman Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 cancelled ... must of been a roadie decision.. Nope could not have been, WP Time Trial Champs continued as normal! Bunch of pansy mtbikers!
DJR Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Nope could not have been, WP Time Trial Champs continued as normal! Bunch of pansy mtbikers!Ha, ha, sharp of you Tankman.
GLuvsMtb Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Lets see what Stillwater say about this. I'm sure the reasoning behind the decision was sound.
Zac.A Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Apparently hermanus traffic was at the centre of the decision...not sure why though. Anyhow, for the people who would have spent 7-8hours on the saddle, with the rain, mud and wetness, it would not have been enjoyable. Disappointing they cancelled though, should've let the A group ride to fight for a winner.Or anybody who wanted to go, understand the riders signed indemnity forms, they've already paid for the event, why not let them ride if they want to?
Mackie Posted November 13, 2011 Author Posted November 13, 2011 Nope could not have been, WP Time Trial Champs continued as normal! Bunch of pansy mtbikers!That's hardcore! Those rocky descents and river crossings on the TT route must of been hectic in the rain...
Santa C Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 In the 2007 (or 2006?) Sabie X that I rode, the second day was shortened and the race called off as the one river crossing was impassible due to heavy rains...Yip 2007... did 2008 and 2009...Poured down on Both
Tankman Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 That's hardcore! Those rocky descents and river crossings on the TT route must of been hectic in the rain... Na bru, us roadies have had 29ers forever, rolls over rocks, rivers and mtbikers with ease
Starvin' Marvin Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Na bru, us roadies have had 29ers forever, rolls over rocks, rivers and mtbikers with ease
'Dale Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 As a hardened MTBiker I believe they made the correct decision. This morning as part of my DC training, I did the 4 passes 163km loop (Sir Lowy’s Pass, Viljoen's Pass,Franshoek Pass and Hells Hoogte Pass).The rains was relentless. Its was absolutely freezing out there with lots of snow on Franshoek Pass and the rest of the mountain range. My hands was dead and I had difficulty using the controls to change gears and brake. The W2W is not just about the pro mtb racers and the back markers would have been placed at serious risk if the race did continue.Also the conditions would have hampered any possible rescue operation if required and it would have been near impossible for the race organizers to get rescue personnel to the riders if required. Without a doubt they made the correct decision.Yeah, safety first.Ego second. Good post, R P.
'Dale Posted November 13, 2011 Posted November 13, 2011 Nope could not have been, WP Time Trial Champs continued as normal! Bunch of pansy mtbikers!
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