CHRISTIAAN101 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Hi There Does anyone know what is happening with the race. I heard that they might cancel the race due to the rain. but that they will only make that descission saturday morning.Any news or updates will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Vinci Posted November 15, 2013 Share We were chatting about this on the other thread. The event will not be cancelled just because of rain. DJR mentioned that the Swatrberg pass was built as an alternative to Meiringspoort especially for the rainy seasons . You must remember that a lot has gone in to the organization incl purchase of food - pasta at De Hoek and braai in the Hel. Obviously the organizers will not put anyone in danger but the need to examine all angles before deciding on cancellation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted November 15, 2013 Share MODS - MERGE PLEASE I heard the event is going ahead for now, "come hell or high water". Organisers have two things to consider:1. Rider safety (flash flooding of river crossings and ability of medical evacuation in any emergency).2. Ability of support logistics to enter and leave "The Hell". The second consideration might be the bigger challenge no Sunday (so keep your car keys on your person!). We're going to have to call it by 11h00 today, but we won't be any the wiser as the rain only starts Friday night. I'm 51/49 GO at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted November 15, 2013 Share MODS - MERGE PLEASE I heard the event is going ahead for now, "come hell or high water". Organisers have two things to consider:1. Rider safety (flash flooding of river crossings and ability of medical evacuation in any emergency).2. Ability of support logistics to enter and leave "The Hell". The second consideration might be the bigger challenge no Sunday (so keep your car keys on your person!). We're going to have to call it by 11h00 today, but we won't be any the wiser as the rain only starts Friday night. I'm 51/49 GO at the moment. We are about 18 people going together to the event. If it gets called off we will just make a wknd out of it anyway. I'm taking enough red wine with anyway FCH and flymango 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted November 15, 2013 Share We are about 18 people going together to the event. If it gets called off we will just make a wknd out of it anyway. I'm taking enough red wine with anyway I haven't even started packing. Shouldn't be difficult though. Goggles. Snorkel. Flippers. And lube ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCH Posted November 15, 2013 Share Did the organizers indicate that a call will be made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISTIAAN101 Posted November 15, 2013 Share I heard that a call will be made tomorrow at 7h00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCH Posted November 15, 2013 Share Its a bit of drive to hear its not happening, tough call by the organizers to make. Lots of factors to weigh up and safety probably top of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISTIAAN101 Posted November 15, 2013 Share http://www.africaweather.com/warnings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCH Posted November 15, 2013 Share Yikes. Canoe time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjind Posted November 15, 2013 Share I've done this race in pouring rain back in 2005. No serious issues then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 15, 2013 Share Organisers have two things to consider:1. Rider safety (flash flooding of river crossings and ability of medical evacuation in any emergency).2. Ability of support logistics to enter and leave "The Hell". I would think nr 2 is the real issue here, getting those big trucks safely down & up that last steep & twisty pass into the Hell. Can't see rain preventing the roads from being passable by cyclists, you just need to be more careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted November 15, 2013 Share I'm soooo confused. Running out of time to decide. Common sense versus R3,000 already paid. mmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLuke Posted November 15, 2013 Share I would still go anyway, just pack accordingly, waterproof gear, extra black bags and lightweight waterproof sail and extra rope to cover things in the hell. A roll of cling wrap, cling wrap your mtb shoes to keep the mud out when you ride, haha. It works. If the rain is going to be too much just don't ride, camp it out and make a weekend of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar Posted November 15, 2013 Share I'm soooo confused. Running out of time to decide. Common sense versus R3,000 already paid. mmmmmmmmmmm Seriously? Is this what they are charging for it these days?!?! I remembered when it was R500 still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flymango Posted November 15, 2013 Share Seriously? Is this what they are charging for it these days?!?! I remembered when it was R500 still My wife also rides. So two entries (1,800 - got a discount from a Hubber), plus accommodation night before and campsite 2 (350 + 200) plus two meals at campsite 2 (300). So that's 2,650 before I leave. Plus fuel. And then 2 X full bike services (AGAIN!!) when I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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