Wannabe Posted November 7, 2012 Share Not last rider but 6th rider in at the rest area Wannabe. First rider out restarts the clock. I last did the DC in 2006. Do they not stagger the race teams through the field still? It was never really a situation where the first team home was the actual leader on the clock and on the road. That makes it easier. And yes, they do still stagger the Start, with the theoretical "fastest" team startingg last. So you are right, no problem then. What's the okes on about, I see no problem with this. If the Team wants to rest, they have half an hour max to do so, no time lost. If a Team does not want to rest, roll on through, no problem. Also, no time lost. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1844425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted November 7, 2012 Share opens up the following scenario: send 6 guys up the road from the start to stop the clock at ashton. Other 6 ride easy/easier (but have to get to ashton within the 30mins, of course) and then ride full gas from ashton to the finish. Uhm, also makes sense. Think it will be better to mail Orgs with all the queries / permutations, and see what their response is. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1844429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted November 7, 2012 Share I reckon the got "bigger issues" re: the hole in the road. But quite keen to know how this will work for the racing teams, i suppose same like years before? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1844465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted November 7, 2012 Share opens up the following scenario: send 6 guys up the road from the start to stop the clock at ashton. Other 6 ride easy/easier (but have to get to ashton within the 30mins, of course) and then ride full gas from ashton to the finish.totally! Expect teams to gun it to this spot, maybe even burn a few riders to get there and let the main manne chill for a bit on the way. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1844490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted November 8, 2012 Share All sports evolve, why shouldn't the DC.?Team's can choose how they wish to approach this the 30min stop.It's not enforced, it's not compulsory.Some may benefit from the stop, others may wish to maintain momentum and ride through or just stop for a shorter period.Does it really matter.? I understand that some may miss the "pain fest".I understand that the "race" may be "easier" than in the past.But whatever the rules, they are applicable to all so no one team stands to benefit more ... as a race (for this year), it's still fair to all particiants. Edited November 8, 2012 by Thomo Denny Menchov 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luke. Posted November 8, 2012 Share From a racing perspective it matters - is an explanation really necessary? By applying this to all teams it feels to me like they're basically taking DC out of the racing calendar and positioning themselves as something more social. Messier87 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccc2 Posted November 8, 2012 Share this event has grown too big to handle. orgs are grabbing at straws, Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel1 Posted November 8, 2012 Share If you feel strong, then you skip the 30min Rest Zone. But there are some guys who just need that few minutes to breath and refeul! Don't deprive this from the members whom may need it, as there are a lot of older guys riding! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandacious Posted November 8, 2012 Share From a racing perspective it matters - is an explanation really necessary? By applying this to all teams it feels to me like they're basically taking DC out of the racing calendar and positioning themselves as something more social. exactly. why not have a tea break half way up tourmalet? everyone can have a 30min rest and rub down, then get back on their bikes and carry on with the tour Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Menchov Posted November 8, 2012 Share From a racing perspective it matters - is an explanation really necessary? By applying this to all teams it feels to me like they're basically taking DC out of the racing calendar and positioning themselves as something more social. @Luke: nice 'easy social' DC, because you'll be racing Die Burger the following weekend! ; - ) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 8, 2012 Share Did the 2011 podium controversy have anything to do with the new regulation pit stop thingie?Possibly? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 8, 2012 Share I really really can't get myself to like this idea. the idea that you can sit around for a half hour and do nothing and end up with the same finishing time as a similar team that opted not to take the rest just doesn't compute with me. I say just extend the cut-off time if you think the event is too tough for some.... And rule 5 definitely comes to mind as well.. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Luke. Posted November 8, 2012 Share Exactly, if you need to sit down for a bit go for it, but what's the point of building it into the schedule? SA needs longer, harder events, not more tea breaks. Feck off to a cricket club if tea breaks are what you're after. Tiny K 1 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1845556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted November 9, 2012 Share so when's the final verdict on the holes in the road, isn't it today Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1846944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiBones Posted November 9, 2012 Share Exactly, if you need to sit down for a bit go for it, but what's the point of building it into the schedule? SA needs longer, harder events, not more tea breaks. Feck off to a cricket club if tea breaks are what you're after. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1846951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted November 9, 2012 Share i kinda liked the idea of having to pace yourself to factor in a tea stop or two, now there is a planned tea stop. How boring. Tiny K and Messier87 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/123100-double-century-half-hour-stop/page/2/#findComment-1846970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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