tombeej Posted November 7, 2014 Share For those last few Km's, here the aerial view inside Steyn City - and where the boss' house/palace is in relation to the route. Cross the river at the bottom left, with the red arrow at the high point, before descending to William Nicol and UP to the finish. 947_final few Km.png You see the descent from your red arrow is a pretty technical one: a few traffic circles and from what I understand, speed bumps too. A dangerous descent before the final climb to the finish - people will be haring down there like suicidal lemmings to get into position for that final climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirog Posted November 7, 2014 Share Can someone tell me when coming down William Nichol to the start, is it possible to turn around on that road and head away from the start back to Monte.My fiancée is dropping me off as close to the start as possible so im thinking if she takes me down that road to a point and then I climb out and pedal the rest of the way and she can turn around and go back home? Can someone tell me when coming down William Nichol to the start, is it possible to turn around on that road and head away from the start back to Monte.My fiancée is dropping me off as close to the start as possible so im thinking if she takes me down that road to a point and then I climb out and pedal the rest of the way and she can turn around and go back home?If you make her sit in the traffic on William Nicol, she might not want to marry you afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted November 7, 2014 Share You see the descent from your red arrow is a pretty technical one: a few traffic circles and from what I understand, speed bumps too. A dangerous descent before the final climb to the finish - people will be haring down there like suicidal lemmings to get into position for that final climb.I felt like a tour guide, showing my fellow club mates where the race route, including the bit that comes out of Steyn City and under William Nicol. Anyway, the section after the gatehouse is fairly steep, so I'm sure the bit before is less hectic but still worth noting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongDonkey Posted November 7, 2014 Share Can someone tell me when coming down William Nichol to the start, is it possible to turn around on that road and head away from the start back to Monte.My fiancée is dropping me off as close to the start as possible so im thinking if she takes me down that road to a point and then I climb out and pedal the rest of the way and she can turn around and go back home?My suggestion is (depending on where the backlog queue starts) do the U turn at the entrance to Dainfern. Otherwise at the Indaba Hotel which is just before teh entrance to Dainfern on teh left.Its about a 1 km downhill coast and then a 2 km odd ride to the village and another km to the start pens.That will be similar to the rides required for the old start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus Posted November 7, 2014 Share So, let's see how the MTB guinea pigs make out this weekend and then learn from them :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelsgood Posted November 7, 2014 Share http://www.cyclechallenge.co.za/Route not your fault obviously but that one sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmw1za Posted November 7, 2014 Share So, let's see how the MTB guinea pigs make out this weekend and then learn from them :-)went to meet someone at the number collections ... past monte casino (2h30pm today) ..traffic was gridlocked ... turned back after baking in the sun. I will see him next week rather ...Good luck to us all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-Sp3cialiSt Posted November 7, 2014 Share Todays number collection is for mtb race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted November 7, 2014 Share went to meet someone at the number collections ... past monte casino (2h30pm today) ..traffic was gridlocked ... turned back after baking in the sun. I will see him next week rather ...Good luck to us all Friday afternoon fourways... you are a sucker for punishment !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runbikeswim Posted November 7, 2014 Share I got my mtb bag today... Roads are still closed. This is going to be a traffic nightmare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilubinsky Posted November 7, 2014 Share Can someone tell me when coming down William Nichol to the start, is it possible to turn around on that road and head away from the start back to Monte.My fiancée is dropping me off as close to the start as possible so im thinking if she takes me down that road to a point and then I climb out and pedal the rest of the way and she can turn around and go back home?Very possible. If you don't go that way ask her to drive down main rd past the prison at the next traffic light turn left. This will take you all the way to summit college. Go straight past the college on the sand road. You are now at riversands. Very little traffic this way. They are very busy with the roads on William Nicol I reckon they will open both sides for the race 3 lanes either side so take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Man Posted November 7, 2014 Share Would it be good to stay at Monte Casino? How far is Monte Casino hotel from the start? Please help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilubinsky Posted November 7, 2014 Share Would it be good to stay at Monte Casino? How far is Monte Casino hotel from the start? Please help!! maybe about 6 kms. 4ks down and 1 k uphill. one straight road down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted November 7, 2014 Share So, let's see how the MTB guinea pigs make out this weekend and then learn from them :-)Advance recce team! The debriefing better be good and accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted November 7, 2014 Share Ouens, and ladies . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus Posted November 7, 2014 Share Road race number pickup at The Dome - 5 mins from my house! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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