V12man Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 As I said, I don't drink ANY coffee... but if you want Dough Egberts or something like that, then the tin I sponsor will be smaller Dof Egberts is NOT NOT NOT coffee either... coffee is made from freshly ground fresh coffee beans.... ususally that does not come in a tin either.. LeTurbo 1
Redness22 Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Where do we get photos?Our photos will be online soon. There was a private photographer (no affiliations with the event) who was taking photos out on the course. He said he would send me the link to his website. When I get it, I'll post it here.
MONS Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Our photos will be online soon. There was a private photographer (no affiliations with the event) who was taking photos out on the course. He said he would send me the link to his website. When I get it, I'll post it here.Awesome! Thanks!
Paul Ruinaard Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Dof Egberts is NOT NOT NOT coffee either... coffee is made from freshly ground fresh coffee beans.... ususally that does not come in a tin either.. Looks like we have an uphill struggle here. I agree. Douw, doug and any Egberts ain't coffee.
DIPSLICK Posted December 2, 2012 Author Posted December 2, 2012 Awesome! Thanks!Going through the reeds at nite getting Hit will those 2flashes I thought there was paparazzi after me
Redness22 Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 I had a great time as always. The route and trails were superb as always which is why I always take the trail bike. Thanks to the Van Gaalens team for their dedication. The riding company was top notch too. As to the catering, Erik told me he wanted to do it for the event but the organisers insisted on bringing their own. I hope that is a lesson learned for next time... Hi Slick This is not accurate. Eric first turned down the option of doing the catering months ago. He also turned it down last year. Both times his reason being that he isn't geared to accommodate at all hours of the event due to staff overtime etc... Once we had arranged it with the now "never to be trusted caterers" he then asked if he could do it after all. We told him it was too late as arrangements had already been made and that we had committed that the profit was to go to The Paige Project. However....after this weeks disaster, we insisted to Eric that he must do it next year. We never cater our events ourselves, we're mountain bikers! Ovenboi 1
DR ◣◢ Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Who was the nutter that rode his bike back towards JHB at about 13:30 on the R512? Respect doing the race and then riding home. Still had his race number on the bike.
patches Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 Dof Egberts is NOT NOT NOT coffee either... coffee is made from freshly ground fresh coffee beans.... ususally that does not come in a tin either.. Looks like we have an uphill struggle here. I agree. Douw, doug and any Egberts ain't coffee. ok... that's it! you guys aren't making this easy! I'll just bring a bag of coffee beans. you can roast, grind, fondle, and whatever them yourselves Redness22 1
RockCoach Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Who was the nutter that rode his bike back towards JHB at about 13:30 on the R512? Respect doing the race and then riding home. Still had his race number on the bike. Yeah, I saw him. He obviously didn't do enough laps. Also saw Amy on her road bike with her fractured hand. Heard later that she was caught in the rain. Ovenboi 1
RockCoach Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Hi Slick This is not accurate. Eric first turned down the option of doing the catering months ago. He also turned it down last year. Both times his reason being that he isn't geared to accommodate at all hours of the event due to staff overtime etc... Once we had arranged it with the now "never to be trusted caterers" he then asked if he could do it after all. We told him it was too late as arrangements had already been made and that we had committed that the profit was to go to The Paige Project. However....after this weeks disaster, we insisted to Eric that he must do it next year. We never cater our events ourselves, we're mountain bikers! Whatever the truth is: As an event orgainiser you should have a couple of caterers you can turn to if one lets you down. The bottom line is that we love the 24 hour at VG and bad organisation can see numbers dwindling and put the race in jeopardy. Like my mates having a 4 person SS category when they entered and then told after the event that it was a mistake and that the catergory doesn't exist. Tumbleweed and L.T.G 2
missionS Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 What an amazing experienceA big thank you to the organisers, the VG trail builders, the lady flashing and all the people in the background that you don't see. Will definitely be doing this again. JOB WELL DONE! Redness22 1
Excite_Bike Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Aaahhhh nooooo luckily I missed it then, still would have wet myself seeing it No! I was riding all night, but I must have missed it. Now that is disappointing.
Guest Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 ok... that's it! you guys aren't making this easy! I'll just bring a bag of coffee beans. you can roast, grind, fondle, and whatever them yourselves @Patches - next time I'll bring some instant coffee, that we, non-coffee-connoisseurs can enjoy, would have loved a cup. 1. The guy selling the food was a hero, until I tasted it, what a rip-off. R25 for a patty and bun. Wow. 2. Same commentator from last year......we complained about him last year, and still he pitches this year..... anyway:Great event, enjoyed every moment of the trail and riding,
Squier Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) A really awesome event! My first 24 hour event and it was really enjoyable! The route was awesome! Thanks to Eric and his team. The organisers did a really good job too. The camping sites had ample space, enough showers and toilets (and they were clean), and a big shout out has to go to the marshalls, especially the guys that did the graveyard shift. Also heard that the guy who fell was ok, except for his smile... And also got flashed by Ms Saggy at about 10 on Saturday night. All dressed in black with a couple of nipple rings. I wanted to stop to thank her but decided against it in fear of being her next scrificial victim. My only two complaints:The MC was extremely annoying. I can imagine that it's difficult to keep people entertained for an entire day, but really. I was ready to drown myself in that blue water in the toilets. And, is it really such a big deal if we keep our cars in the camping area. It really did look if there was enough space. Despite these two complaints, it was still an awesome event! A big thanks to the organisers! See you next year! Edited December 3, 2012 by Squier Redness22 and krl747 2
patches Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Like my mates having a 4 person SS category when they entered and then told after the event that it was a mistake and that the catergory doesn't exist. Damn SS riders... Always demanding equal rights. Next they'll be wanting the right to vote
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