Mr SingleTrack Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 NEVER MIND SOLD SOLD SOLDok, so which race are we doing instead?
jcza Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Calm down friends - you have months to think about it. Obviously the solo is at a massive premium as organiser wants 2 entries per tent.
DIPSLICK Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 ok, so which race are we doing instead?GOOD QUESTION
Wayne Potgieter Posted June 28, 2013 Author Posted June 28, 2013 Thanks for the entry dips...looking forward to it. fabes and DIPSLICK 2
fabes Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Thanks for the entry dips...looking forward to it.Wayne nicely done. Set the goal, get the entry now get to the finish Wayne Potgieter and DIPSLICK 2
DIPSLICK Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Thanks for the entry dips...looking forward to it.HEY ITS MINE TILL IM PAID, I HEARD YOU A DODGY GUY, NOT TO BE TRUSTED fabes 1
hayleyearth Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 oh no, I dont think Im going to be splashing out that cash on this race for 2014.Next year already looks 'twight' for me.
Wayne Potgieter Posted June 28, 2013 Author Posted June 28, 2013 HEY ITS MINE TILL IM PAID, I HEARD YOU A DODGY GUY, NOT TO BE TRUSTED stop talking to my wife dammit DIPSLICK 1
DIPSLICK Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 stop talking to my wife dammitTHE HUB ALSO SEEMS NOT TO TRUST YOU :nuke: BAD NEWS THEY SAYsomething about coff coff
Ryanpmb Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Nooo, methinks it's time to consider Ride to Rhodes next year. Winter woollies needed.That's where we will be.
beanz Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) 500 worked fine on Dusi.That's good to hear.As for the entry fee, you can count on 10-15% year on year across the board.And once a race establishes itself (ie fills up) they can jack it up even more. As long as the sport is growing (and I think it is massively and nowhere near peaked) it's a sellers market. The cheapest strategy is going to be to do races when they are new and not established and move on.At this point Lowveld quest, PE 2 plett, that kind of thing.There's a real herd mentality in operation.You going to pay a premium to do the races that everyone wants to do even if it's not better riding.There may be some bitching and moaning, but the race will sell out.Next year or the year after they'll be able to remove the solo category.So if you want to do it then just pay the extra K or 2 and enjoy because the price trend is only one way. Edited June 28, 2013 by beanz
Wayne Potgieter Posted June 28, 2013 Author Posted June 28, 2013 Money shmoney.... Look at how much fun you all had... Its been two moths since your ride and you are all still raving about it. Lekker friendships seem to have been made....you cant put a price on that. and just in case you forgot.... Â
Mr SingleTrack Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Ok so I put some thought to the whole GPS navigation thing. I don't like it. Sure, I have not yet tried it. And here comes the BUT: I just hate it to look down at my cycle computer during races. I prefer to either take in the views or I tend to stare at they ground a couple of meters before me when the track demands it... Also, navigating with a GPS is just not the same as navigating with a map, so no sence of achievement to be gained. I really just don't like the idea that I need to enter a stage race, and cycle through some of the most visually stunning areas in our country, only to spend more time looking at a computer screen. Maybe I'll come around one day, but for now I prefer a my races to have a good mix of adrenalin and stunning views with a dash of simplicity where it matters. Sorry about the spelling...
VicanZA Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Ok so I put some thought to the whole GPS navigation thing. I don't like it. Sure, I have not yet tried it. And here comes the BUT: I just hate it to look down at my cycle computer during races. I prefer to either take in the views or I tend to stare at they ground a couple of meters before me when the track demands it... Also, navigating with a GPS is just not the same as navigating with a map, so no sence of achievement to be gained. I really just don't like the idea that I need to enter a stage race, and cycle through some of the most visually stunning areas in our country, only to spend more time looking at a computer screen. Maybe I'll come around one day, but for now I prefer a my races to have a good mix of adrenalin and stunning views with a dash of simplicity where it matters. Sorry about the spelling... Agree, other problem is keeping the unit charged, the cell phone charging container was packed at the Sani! Used my solar charger for my phone, problem is the 12 hours it needs to load batteries. Got my iPhone to about 70%. Don't know how u gonna keep ur phone and GPS charged for 9 days. Edited June 28, 2013 by VicanZA
VicanZA Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 All u guys were supper keen to do the race, now that the price is out ur heading for the hills! Why not team up and get the discount? Â Anyone doing tour of legends?
Ryanpmb Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 Looking through the pics does make you want to go back though... Brian Fantana and Wayne Potgieter 2
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