Should we kick up a fuss? (Desert Dash distance change)

[sias]

So all entries in the Desert Dash were sold within a week of them opening. Now, nearly two months later, they anounce that they are changing the distance from 340km to 370km! The cut-off time is still 24 hours (for now)...

I feel it is a bit unfair towards the slower solo riders who were planning everything based on 340km. To find an extra 1½ - 2 hours for the extra 30km will be a big ask.

Should we petition them to keep the original distance, or should we HTFU and keep our mouths shut and try and make the extra distance in the allotted time?

[duringd]

What is the reason they give for the change in distance?

[Trance Dance]

Get a 29'er, you'll be fine...

[sias]

Duringd - to make it tougher, apparently.

Norman - I have one already! I'm not so much affected by the change, but many slower riders will not be able to make it in 24 hours and this was not what they signed up for when they payed the R1750...

[Larry King]

Just pedal faster....

[HairyLegs]

More value for your money.

[29pgc10]

ok, that settles it: no tandem this year...

[johannrissik]

@sias: Waar's jy nou my bra?

 

Did you get to ride the Dash?

 

I'd be interested to know how you found it?

[dirtrider]

If 30km gonna be a problem for the "slow" riders then they just need to walk faster !

[johannrissik]

...the only walking required was about 200m in the Swakop river bed.

[Surv0MTB]

My bro-inlaw came first on a tandem with the first female to cross the line..

 

sounded like a good event all in all...

[tunariaan]

30k's is nothing, rather complain about the expensive price for entries

[johannrissik]

30k's is nothing, rather complain about the expensive price for entries

If you feel a deep desire to moan, that is.