Peanut Butter Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Simple question..........why is cycling events so expensive??? Cycling events is nearly two times more expensive than running events and nearly the same of a round of golf (on a decent golf course). The question is why????
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Hmmm,, running vs cycling vs golf. Now that is my kind of triatholon. Run 1 km, play the first hole, get on the bike and ride 2 km play the second hole run 1 km etc etc. Mr Winter 1
Agteros Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Simple question..........why is cycling events so expensive??? Cycling events is nearly two times more expensive than running events and nearly the same of a round of golf (on a decent golf course). The question is why????Longer distances to be patrolled, for a longer period of time. Professional vs amateur(running clubs) organisers Bigger participation on all running events
Witkop Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 The reasons are plenty full: Road running: 10km = R4021km=R5042km=R120 Trail running:10km=R8515km=R120+25km=R150+Multi stage can be as much as R795 CyclingMTB:25km=R120 Wil6 1
GLuvsMtb Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 The things that cost more money with cycling are:Road closure / traffic department assistanceElectronic timing (essential as we have seeded starts in cycling where runners are seeded but starts all at the same time)CSA fees are more expensive than ASA feesMore ER resources required for cycling events Things that cost the same for both events:Venue hireWater point costPA Equipment / announcer feesPrize moneyParking marshals I prefer the cycling setup where results are up the day after the event and seeding is done regularly. You can join clubs with online renewals and you get regular newsletters from governing bodies and clubs.
Dif-C Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Just some actual 2012 expenses to host a road race of a 100km. Admin - Planning, CSA, PPA etc. R 30 000.00 Marketing - R 20 000.00 Entries - Host Website, seeding & Race no. etc. R 160 000.00 Marshalling - Municipal, traffic, signage , water points etc. R 60 000.00 Operational - Medical, Security, etc. R 50 000.00 Prizes - R 50 000.00 Total R 370 000.00 Entry fee @ R 200 / Break Even = 1,850 Entries.
Ibicam Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 I paid R85 to do the Dischem half marathon this Sunday. The Edenvale Classic and Dischem Ride for Sight were R220 if I recall correctly, so more than double. Goodie bag for the half marathon is double that of a cycling event as well.So must be marshalling I guess, but then what about a mtb race where marshalling is not that much but price is still high?
majestic Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Spare a thought for the guys doing 70.3 as part of team.R 1050 each.
GLuvsMtb Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 I paid R85 to do the Dischem half marathon this Sunday. The Edenvale Classic and Dischem Ride for Sight were R220 if I recall correctly, so more than double. Goodie bag for the half marathon is double that of a cycling event as well.So must be marshalling I guess, but then what about a mtb race where marshalling is not that much but price is still high?Land access can cost a small fortune. Often mountain biking events cross private land, conservation areas and some district roads. ER personnel for MTB events are much more expensive (quad bikes and motorbikes)Electronic timing and CSA feesCleaning and unmarking the route afterwardsEnsuring farm gates etc are closedLimited numbers can be accommodated on trails.
Peanut Butter Posted January 10, 2013 Author Posted January 10, 2013 Nearly 40k for Cape Epic. Are you serious???? okay, thats 20k p/p.
HDW Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Thanks for that info, Dif-C. Don't think I'll complain to soon again. Never realised it was thet expensive!
Redlight Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 The main reason. Because they can, because of the huge market, because they can suck that money out of you, no other bull #%it reason about road closures and admin.They screw you because they can. It's the biggest booming industry in today's f.up economic times. 2 X 2 1
'Dale Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Just some actual 2012 expenses to host a road race of a 100km. Admin - Planning, CSA, PPA etc. R 30 000.00 Marketing - R 20 000.00 Entries - Host Website, seeding & Race no. etc. R 160 000.00 Marshalling - Municipal, traffic, signage , water points etc. R 60 000.00 Operational - Medical, Security, etc. R 50 000.00 Prizes - R 50 000.00 Total R 370 000.00 Entry fee @ R 200 / Break Even = 1,850 Entries. Very insightful, Dif-C... Impressive.
Shebeen Posted January 10, 2013 Posted January 10, 2013 Just some actual 2012 expenses to host a road race of a 100km. Admin - Planning, CSA, PPA etc. R 30 000.00 Marketing - R 20 000.00 Entries - Host Website, seeding & Race no. etc. R 160 000.00 Marshalling - Municipal, traffic, signage , water points etc. R 60 000.00 Operational - Medical, Security, etc. R 50 000.00 Prizes - R 50 000.00 Total R 370 000.00 Entry fee @ R 200 / Break Even = 1,850 Entries. There's a big elephant there, the 160 k one. would like to see the break down on that as it seems that someone is taking a ride here
Kranswurm Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Very insightful, Dif-C... Impressive.Not at allI would like to see a proper budget showing breakdown and detailSeems very high to meAlso no income from sponsors in cash or kind reflected
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