GLuvsMtb Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 If you connect the dots, it goes to a spat between Chris Whitfield walking away as chief editor of argus/cape times due to intereference from the new owners. He's now got a position as Cape Epic spokesperson.http://mg.co.za/article/2014-01-09-why-did-the-cape-editor-of-independent-newspapers-jump-ship https://www.cape-epic.com/involve/organisation/meet-the-team/marketing-and-communications If this really is the case, it's very immature from the Dr. The ACE is one of the biggest events on the local sporting calender, and a newspaper that pretends to represent an area should be covering it. there is only one way up bainskloof, and that is the pass. even by foot it's a long way around either side of the Wit valleyI'm a bit slow this morning. Too much of Michael Buble last night... The things we do with the missus for racing credits
Wyatt Earp Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 First time I hear of the Epic trippers...anyone know more about this? Sounds like fun. You mean you have never heard of this in your sport
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 I thought Epic Trippers were those guys at those 5 day long trance parties like Africa Burn
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Absa Cape Epic @AbsaCapeEpic · now 8 seconds ago RACE 9:11 After WP1 @TeamBulls @CannondaleBlend EAI @investecam_sa EAI lead. @AfricanMTBteam 1 min. @OMXProTeam @USNSA 2:30. Topeak > 5min
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Absa Cape Epic retweeted Craig Edwards @captaincraigSA · 1m 1 minute ago @janbraai looking comfortable @ WP, seconds behind @Anriettes and @stranners @HotChillee @AbsaCapeEpic
nathrix Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 @2kwik4uwp: The @absacapeepic show rolling into Wellington, one of the best towns during the 2013 edition. http://t.co/wZQDCmJ5OO
nathrix Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 @Jb_Badenhorst83: Topeak has an issue. Seems like Sauser and Kulhavy sitting up... susi knows what the Albanator can do. If they pair up today. ...
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Absa Cape Epic @AbsaCapeEpic · now 16 seconds ago Today is #InternationalDayofHappiness - wonder how the Riders are feeling about that in the dust at the moment. #absacapeepic
HOEKVLAG Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Now everybody is going off course! At least they'll get the same time penalty...
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Is it me or have 2 teams left the course?who do you mean?
nathrix Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 followed the route on the tracker map and going over Bains Pass and exiting the pass on the way down into a southernly direction. Seems like they are staying off Welvanpas today. Probably going to get some proper play-time at WVP tomorrow. BAIN'S OF OUR LIVES The race leaves Worcester in a north-westerly direction and, after a flattish section to get the legs warmed up, will bump into the foothills of the Fonteintjiesberg. The first serious climb, Powerlines, will have riders on the tip of their saddle to keep front wheels down. A few dips and rises later, the track veers left across the Wolseley Valley to a pleasant fast, flat section running parallel to the Breede River and on to the famous, some say notorious, national monument of Bain's Kloof Pass. It's a long, smooth climb on tar but riders can't relax after reaching the summit as after a short descent the route turns left off the tar road and on to Welvenpas trails, and in this case the new black route. Gaining some 300m in 3km of tough climbing the Full Monty climb looms ahead. Then onwards to some of the best trails in the country - look out for Cool Runnings and Cool Runnings Too - taking riders to the overnight stop at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology's DJ de Villiers rugby fields.
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Looked like some mens teams strayed a little. didn't get team names. Was just looking at tracker.O I think it just approximates the location within a few meters so might look of track on the live map.
Rudi Pollard Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 O I think it just approximates the location within a few meters so might look of track on the live map. Or there might have been a slight route change.....
nathrix Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Or there might have been a slight route change.....Jip, could be because of the extra 4km added
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Absa Cape Epic @AbsaCapeEpic · 3m 3 minutes ago We are awaiting the lead riders at WP2, 64km into the race!! They are expected in the next 30min. #absacapeepic
Davey_Jones Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Absa Cape Epic @AbsaCapeEpic · 12s 12 seconds ago The top rider's race nutrition awaiting them at WP2! #absacapeepic
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