Ysterman Posted May 7, 2014 Share COLD WEATHER PLANLooking at the chilly temps expected each morning, we're going to take a leaf from the book of some Comrades runners... Buy inexpensive sweatshirts/fleeces, wear them for the time between handing in our boxes and the start gun and then leave them at the start so they can be used by the community this winter. We'll actually try to ask the Sani office to have a collection point at each start, if enough people like the idea, I'm sure S2C would do it. It's a complete win-win. You stay warm without having to lug loads of gear on the ride and the community gets some much needed cold weather gear. Blankets would work too, or kit that's sitting unused in your cupboards. Please like or reply if you like the idea so I can feedback to S2C. Nice idea - I would however prefer to wear mine for the 1st hour or so till it warms up - then toss it But these have to be "decent" quality and very affordable ... two things that not very often go together ... markgc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJC Posted May 7, 2014 Share Ysterman, I'm talking MrP, Jet, Ackermans, even PnP type stuff. All decent, if not quite North Face or Columbia... (especially when you currently have nothing). No reason not to give out en route which is what some guys do at Comrades when there's a PMB start. V12man, I hear you but:a) That's not really the point, it's a way to help some others toob) The ol' bin bag is not exactly warm enough to keep you toastie for an hour at 5 degrees. Off to MrP this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted May 7, 2014 Share Ysterman, I'm talking MrP, Jet, Ackermans, even PnP type stuff. All decent, if not quite North Face or Columbia... (especially when you currently have nothing). No reason not to give out en route which is what some guys do at Comrades when there's a PMB start. V12man, I hear you but:a) That's not really the point, it's a way to help some others too Off to MrP this afternoon. I normally bring a couple of bags of clothes for the collection at registration... mostly as much as I can get out of my family and staff members - up till the limit of what we can transport - which is what the organisers have historically done - but having a collection point for jackets etc is a good idea, and not expecting them back is an even better idea, so I am supportive of your efforts completely. HAKAHANA TRAILS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shangri la Posted May 7, 2014 Share Strange they never sent a reminder out this year. I think it is so worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAHANA TRAILS Posted May 7, 2014 Share Strange they never sent a reminder out this year. I think it is so worthwhile. Must say, being a 'firsty' I was expecting a little more chatter/hype from the organizers in the lead-up. You get more info at the Swazi Frontier. Oxter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAHANA TRAILS Posted May 7, 2014 Share Ysterman, I'm talking MrP, Jet, Ackermans, even PnP type stuff. All decent, if not quite North Face or Columbia... (especially when you currently have nothing). No reason not to give out en route which is what some guys do at Comrades when there's a PMB start. V12man, I hear you but:a) That's not really the point, it's a way to help some others toob) The ol' bin bag is not exactly warm enough to keep you toastie for an hour at 5 degrees. Off to MrP this afternoon. I like the 'give' idea, but i also like to ride an hour or so without freezing. I heard at the Epic this year they had a 'dump' somewhere enroute, but you get your expensive jackets back! Marketing gap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted May 7, 2014 Share I like the 'give' idea, but i also like to ride an hour or so without freezing. I heard at the Epic this year they had a 'dump' somewhere enroute, but you get your expensive jackets back! Marketing gap? Yup - first waterpoint had a kit drop - run by Miele - the guys who did kit washing on the Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesleyR Posted May 7, 2014 Share I still can't believe we haven't had ANY communication from them... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Pienaar Posted May 8, 2014 Share Mackenzie club starting to take shape and transform into a green race village. "The Barn" will be new @sani2c_scoop http://t.co/apgwCzuI8r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Pienaar Posted May 8, 2014 Share Follow them on twitter and check out Facebook. Ive also asked for more comms. @farmer_glen @sani2c_scoop hey Farmer, the riders are dying for some comms. Hearing a lot of ppl saying the "hype" machine is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Pienaar Posted May 8, 2014 Share Don't miss SuperCyxling 2nite. last day of @sani2c_scoop & a hint of what awaits 2014 riders. http://t.co/TKqOid9wOH. This was a day or so ago, I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbers Posted May 8, 2014 Share Sorry first Sani2C and not sure if this has been covered in this thread! Do you have to take a spare tyre and spare chain. Are there not bike mechanics at the race villages that can sell you these spares? I can understand if you are going to carry it with you, but if it is going to end up in your box and only be available at the end of the day, you might as well not lug it around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibbers Posted May 8, 2014 Share Not to worry, just saw posting from Lapa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted May 8, 2014 Share Only 2 more days of work to get through. Drink those vitamins, stay healthy and start packing. Next week this time we're making our way through the sugar cane on our way to Scottburgh! bradwentzel, HAKAHANA TRAILS and whistler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg29 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Must say, being a 'firsty' I was expecting a little more chatter/hype from the organizers in the lead-up. You get more info at the Swazi Frontier. Yep, it's all been very quiet this year. Maybe just too busy with J2C???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted May 8, 2014 Share COLD WEATHER PLANLooking at the chilly temps expected each morning, we're going to take a leaf from the book of some Comrades runners... Buy inexpensive sweatshirts/fleeces, wear them for the time between handing in our boxes and the start gun and then leave them at the start so they can be used by the community this winter. We'll actually try to ask the Sani office to have a collection point at each start, if enough people like the idea, I'm sure S2C would do it. It's a complete win-win. You stay warm without having to lug loads of gear on the ride and the community gets some much needed cold weather gear. Blankets would work too, or kit that's sitting unused in your cupboards. Please like or reply if you like the idea so I can feedback to S2C. That is really a fantastic idea! I would support it wholeheartedly and I think many others if it was made widely known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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