Sitting slip Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I am entered and paid, but want a discount since we are doing all the 2012 routes again. Boringthen sell your entry to those who really want to do it banna 1
banna Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I am entered and paid, but want a discount since we are doing all the 2012 routes again. Boring Erm...then sell your entry, seeing that you're not going to enjoy the race. I'm no 221 on the Epic waiting list. Will gladly take over your entry.
Tankman Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I was wondering; what must the vibe be like in the race village halfway through the Epic, when you've just suffered through 4 extreme days and you know there's still much more of that to come. It could potentially be a very somber place. At the shorter stage races there is always a lekker vibe in the race village, I'm assuming this isn't neccesarily the case at the Epic. Just a question out of interest. My partner and I packed a case of beers and two bottles of red wine and even looked at each other going ... "is that all?" .. thinking it will be a jol in the race village. We each had two beers in the race village after the prolougue ... and that was that!All we wanted to do after crossing the line every day was eat, have protien shakes, eat, get out of dirty clothes, eat and sleeeeeeep! We made up for it at the finish, we were asked to leave Louensford when the tents were all packed up! Squier, Ramrod and Dubber 3
rock Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Normaly people give comments like "so over the Epic" if they havent done it or couldnt finish it......... you are correct on both accounts......still over it......stage races should be done on the road.
rock Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 how long will it be until all 7 nights are spent at one venue?
Tankman Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) The change of the vibe within the race I found more significant. Prologue and stage 1 were all business, not too much mucking about going round.Thereafter the oaks seemed more relaxed, chirps, comments and jokes going round.Towards the end, stage 6 & 7, the jokes died down somewhat and the feeling of camaraderie and brotherhood were much more evident.People were encouraging each other, offering words of support and just kinda working/suffering/slogging it out together. Just an awesome experience! Edited October 30, 2013 by Tankman waveduke, S Ribic and MuddyMike 3
straatvark Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I always thought Arabella is next to Ashton? Skubarra 1
Skubarra Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I always thought Arabella is next to Ashton? Maybe just a small oversight, I'm sure they'll be happy to change that little detail!
rouxtjie Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Regret selling my entry!But why oom? CPT next year?
Shebeen Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 I think the route looks ***, almost exactly like 2012. Yawnhow much do the actual routes differ? Prologue: Meerendal Wine Estate Stage 1: Robertson - RobertsonStage 2: Robertson - RobertsonStage 3: Robertson - CaledonStage 4: Caledon - CaledonStage 5: Caledon - ElginStage 6: Elgin - ElginStage 7: Elgin - Lourensford Prologue: Meerendal Wine Estate Stage 1: Robertson - RobertsonStage 2: Robertson - RobertsonStage 3: Robertson - GreytonStage 4: Greyton - GreytonStage 5: Greyton - ElginStage 6: Elgin - ElginStage 7: Elgin - Lourensford
jcza Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 But why oom? CPT next year? Was going to do J2C again but I'm not keen on the GPS idea. CPT defintely on the list! Wallee 1
rouxtjie Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 how much do the actual routes differ? Prologue: Meerendal Wine EstateStage 1: Robertson - RobertsonStage 2: Robertson - RobertsonStage 3: Robertson - CaledonStage 4: Caledon - CaledonStage 5: Caledon - ElginStage 6: Elgin - ElginStage 7: Elgin - Lourensford Prologue: Meerendal Wine EstateStage 1: Robertson - RobertsonStage 2: Robertson - RobertsonStage 3: Robertson - GreytonStage 4: Greyton - GreytonStage 5: Greyton - ElginStage 6: Elgin - ElginStage 7: Elgin - Lourensfordwhy does it matter....none of the other stage races change their routes...if anything the epic changes things the most.
rouxtjie Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Was going to do J2C again but I'm not keen on the GPS idea. CPT defintely on the list!Chatted to wappo at cyclefair, he reckons we should be fine with a 500, he said if anything...its perfect for the application. Anyway, we just need to follow the orange niner german tank. jcza 1
ScottCM Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Doubt i will ever do it, purely cause it is way out of my price league.
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