Prozac Posted November 14, 2013 Share Can't wait for Monday I'm ordering waffles and popcorn for Monday . . . Shaunas and CASSIE1975 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabs Posted November 14, 2013 Share Don't buy these long waiting times - for the Argus where there is more entries one can get through the whole process in no time, even when you collect your number on the first day. My feeling is that these events are all about maximising profit for the organisers and not maximising enjoyment for the customers (riders). These events are big enough to survive, but we are already seeing smaller events (Grape Escape in Mtbing) being cancelled and maybe it is time that organisers take note. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 14, 2013 Share Yip I can see a "Griping overload" comming ! SQL errors, server meltdown, seething hubbers etc PS: Matt please take a backup on Sunday night and keep it in a safe place Mr Winter, Kevin07 and slowpoke 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigghead Posted November 14, 2013 Share I arrived and was handed my number by a friend of mine who stood in the queue only to find his number had been collected as part of a batch he is riding in. So he decided to collect mine :clap: :clap: When 30,000 odd people enter an event, there's going to be a bit of a bottleneck at times. Could they have done better? Probably. But the fact remains that this event is one my highlights of the year and I don't even like road riding. It's well organised, on race day, and the atmosphere is great. I would prefer not to wait hours to collect my number but would still do it for this event. I did not see the warning for Thursdays so was oblivious to the "danger" thereof, but next year, I'll just go on another day. davetapson, Catatonic_Joe, Honkdonk and 3 others 6 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted November 14, 2013 Share These numbnuts can't organize a bad women in a brothel . They probably haven't tried but on Sunday they are going to bring Joburg to a halt for a few hours so you and I can ride around on our silly bicycle thingies in coloured costumes. CASSIE1975, Brake!, Barend de Arend and 6 others 9 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigghead Posted November 14, 2013 Share Don't buy these long waiting times - for the Argus where there is more entries one can get through the whole process in no time, even when you collect your number on the first day. My feeling is that these events are all about maximising profit for the organisers and not maximising enjoyment for the customers (riders). These events are big enough to survive, but we are already seeing smaller events (Grape Escape in Mtbing) being cancelled and maybe it is time that organisers take note. I've said this before, we all work for money, some are lucky enough to enjoy their jobs. They still don't do it for nothing though. When we work, we all try to make as much as possible. Why do we begrudge people making a profit? StevieL and slowpoke 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuss Posted November 14, 2013 Share The issue is with the signing of the documents vs Argus that does not. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuss Posted November 14, 2013 Share Is it me or were there a lot less exhibitors this year than the previous years? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted November 14, 2013 Share Anyone selling Humvee shorts there? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASSIE1975 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Can't wait for Monday Maybe some SCHWEEEEET specials from the oaks that don't want to do road racing anymore LOL Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabs Posted November 14, 2013 Share I've said this before, we all work for money, some are lucky enough to enjoy their jobs. They still don't do it for nothing though. When we work, we all try to make as much as possible. Why do we begrudge people making a profit? Yes, but we also learn that the customer comes first. No customer means no profit. clivem and Jigghead 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambithunt Posted November 14, 2013 Share Imagine the poor chick who waiting an hour then 15mins+ to collect all her numbers. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillon Posted November 14, 2013 Share what is at the expo? any rockshoxs on special? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted November 14, 2013 Share Good grief , I been cycling for 25 odd years and I remember the days when we could not wait to go get our silly number out in the sticks and race whatever was put in front of us as best we could . we all just loved the sport and nobody bitched .no days everyone has a gripe about EVERY thing , too hard , to technical, to flat, too steep , no water points, no chicken burgers , bottle necks , tar is to black , sand is too dusty ,my goodie bag has no free cream for my soft ass skin , wtf , bla bla bla . when did our cycling society becomes such whinges ? jcmeyerSS, Danger Dassie, Pusher and 28 others 31 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko_1 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Yoh...havent read this thread, but from what I have read in this and other threads, cyclists moan like bitches! Spinsei, Hedz, Wayne Potgieter and 2 others 5 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lone one Posted November 14, 2013 Share Anyone know what time the expo is open until today and tomorrows times? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/133303-947-number-collection/page/3/#findComment-2130835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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