'Dale Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 I will be racing that STARS league... Rising Stars...yeah!
'Dale Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 ummmmm.... NOT!!! Dunno if I will make the other league races so it becomes a bit of unknown territory 'Dale, I thought we discussed this one already - start our league careers in Spring 2012? Need to get used to the new bike. Well that's my excuse and I am sticking to it.Well, well, well...Any discussion can be opened.
MTB_Roadie Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Got to start somewhere....will eventually join the Elites
Tiny K Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I will be racing that STARS league... Rising Stars...yeah! Is that the old Cat 3? PPA seeding D to F? 'Dale, you know my seeding - I will be mixing it with the big boys if I go pro (League). LOL. The big boys are the ones I am scared of man.
Tiny K Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Got to start somewhere....will eventually join the Elites You must join us for training rides over December if you get the chance Follow the Durbanville Area Roadies thread.
'Dale Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 Is that the old Cat 3? PPA seeding D to F? 'Dale, you know my seeding - I will be mixing it with the big boys if I go pro (League). LOL. The big boys are the ones I am scared of man. Hang with Andydude, get a million tips in the post-training coffee session and stay on his wheel until you wanna cry for Mama for at least 3 training rides... Then you are much closer to prepared! *I can hook you up at a small fee*
'Dale Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 WoW!!! I have not seen a race schedule like that for a looong time. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: JANUARY & FEBRUARYSun 8 Jan: Olympic Cycles/ Pres Les/ Foord Asset “Journey 4 Sight ‘n Service” – entries openSun 15 Jan: (new) Tour de PPA – entries openSun 22 Jan: Cycle Lab Cape Cobra Challenge – entries openSun 29 Jan: Bouckhaert Soenen Funride & MTBSat 4 Feb: Franschhoek Lions/ Porcupine MTB ChallengeSun 5 Feb: The GP Koning Waterproofing and Roofing Roller CoasterSat 11 Feb: Reeds Chevrolet Ninety Niner Cycle Race – entries openSun 19 Feb: Medallion Tour de StellenboschSat 25 Feb: Wellington Lions Cycle DaySun 26 Feb: Bay City Cycle Tour
Tiny K Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Hang with Andydude, get a million tips in the post-training coffee session and stay on his wheel until you wanna cry for Mama for at least 3 training rides... Then you are much closer to prepared! *I can hook you up at a small fee* That small fee... does it go along the lines of Woolies Ginger Beer?
Tiny K Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 My first league race....eish...the legs over Helshoogte. Where can I find out more re league? 'Dale's push has bitten a little bit.
MTB_Roadie Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Where can I find out more re league? 'Dale's push has bitten a little bit. pm
Spat Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Also thinking of doing the Star league thing, going to be eina
LeTurbo Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Firstly, what exactly is league? Something to do with clubs? A reason to put a fancy number on your cycle? Second, races like this - can ordinary plebs like me ride in a "funrider" capacity?
Tiny K Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Firstly, what exactly is league? Something to do with clubs? A reason to put a fancy number on your cycle? Second, races like this - can ordinary plebs like me ride in a "funrider" capacity? To answer your question - League is like clubs having teams riding but is limited to A,B and C seeded riders on the PPA ladder. Edit: it also includes single guys not affiliated to clubs / teams too. This is divided into Elites, Vets and Sub Vets (and ladies I think) the rising star league is for guys aspiring to ride 'proper' league but are seeded in D to F. Yes, there is still the Funride aspect to it. The usual PPA groups will still happen there. I don't know if you have noticed it, but there is normally a few bunches with super slick bikes hanging out towards the front of every race - those are the league guys. PPA alphabet soup leaves after them. A, B, C, D, etc. I, over two seasons, have worked myself up from X to B, and as can be read, considering doing league. Just a daunting thought rubbing shoulders with top guys. It gets really competitive up there - broken bones etc... It's easier to hang back in the alphabet soup and 'chill' than grind out ever hill at full speed and chill the descents and flats. Edited December 13, 2011 by Tiny K
LeTurbo Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks Tiny K. Perfect, I'm the alphabet soup guy - chewed up and spat out! But at least I've got something to go ride, I just wasn't sure if I'd look a **** pitching up with my bike.
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