walkerr Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 I see there's an SMS line for our family/friends to get progress updates as you cross the intermediate timing matts. Sounds quite neat, especially the last matt as it'll give them an idea what time to look at the finish. I might be being dumb here, but only thing I can't see on their site is where the matts are. Anyone found this info? Seem to remember top of Smitswinkel usually has one, and I think maybe Suikerbosse or around there. Don't remember where I saw the others though - Boyes or Edinburgh drive come to mind.
Tiny K Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 maybe top of Edinburgh.... can't remember. Think there was one on Chappies rather than Suikerbossie. Def one in Smitswinkle / Cape Point area
walkerr Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 Cheers Kris - now I picture it, I think you're right - do vaguely recall the blue matts on Chappies rather than Suikerbossie.
Let's Ride Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 The matts aren't on the site in case people try cheat.
Cippo Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Maybe the matts will be at cut off points listed on website.
walkerr Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 The matts aren't on the site in case people try cheat. Yeah - as I was looking on the site, I figured they probably wouldn't put them up for that reason. Kinda makes sense, I guess there'd always be 1 or 2 people that might be tempted, even though it'd make no sense to me why you would. All good - have told my g/f that the 4th SMS should be around an hour from the finish, or maybe a bit less (assuming good weather, no punctures or mishaps etc etc)
Tiny K Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Yeah - as I was looking on the site, I figured they probably wouldn't put them up for that reason. Kinda makes sense, I guess there'd always be 1 or 2 people that might be tempted, even though it'd make no sense to me why you would. All good - have told my g/f that the 4th SMS should be around an hour from the finish, or maybe a bit less (assuming good weather, no punctures or mishaps etc etc) told my wife about the sms thing and she just responded 'oh please'...... think it was a sarcastic tone Heckflosse 1
walkerr Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) told my wife about the sms thing and she just responded 'oh please'...... think it was a sarcastic tone That's about the reaction I normally get to anything cycling related ... this year though she's suddenly coming to the finish with our 3yr old. Nice surprise change from the usual Edited March 7, 2012 by walkerr
henry newbi Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 4 mats will probably bestart matt to indicate you startedtop of smitswinkeltop of chappiesand when you pass the finish line. The reason for the sms is that people no where you are in the race what will the use be if they dont sms people you sarted and that you finished
Tiny K Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) That's about the reaction I normally get to anything cycling related ... this year though she's suddenly coming to the finish with our 3yr old. Nice surprise change from the usual Cool man! I have been able to get her to come with for most races this past season (unless she is really not interested) but now that a cycling buddy has a girlfriend that enjoys supporting him at race, they see us off and then go for coffee and chat Edit: typo Edited March 7, 2012 by Tiny K
Tankman Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 4 Sms's I would make it: 1. The Start ("so and so has just started the 2012 Argus, everybody say Whoopla!")2. Just before Kommetjie where we turn right3. Top of Chappies4. Your Finish time
ibruegge Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 That's about the reaction I normally get to anything cycling related ... this year though she's suddenly coming to the finish with our 3yr old. Nice surprise change from the usual Well done, my wife (who had no interest in cycling since I know her) asked me yesterday: "I think it's time you get me a bike. I like full suspension and XT components"...They do tend to surprise...
Tankman Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) You beat me to it Henry! Darn mobile phones Edited March 7, 2012 by Tankman
Heckflosse Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Well done, my wife (who had no interest in cycling since I know her) asked me yesterday: "I think it's time you get me a bike. I like full suspension and XT components"...They do tend to surprise...You just never know.
fandacious Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 2. Just before Kommetjie where we turn right there where everyone is braaing and the food always smells so good
walkerr Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Well done, my wife (who had no interest in cycling since I know her) asked me yesterday: "I think it's time you get me a bike. I like full suspension and XT components"...They do tend to surprise... Holy cr*p! Not only an interested, but some understanding of the kit too .... time to be afraid Edited March 7, 2012 by walkerr Capricorn 1
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