Mzansi Tour

[Wez-O]

I wish... nicked them off their page. Just got pics of stage one. Looks like I will be going to follow next year though, was supposed to this year, but just a few too many fires to put out at the moment.

I hope everyone in Joburg is coming to watch the criterium racing at Blue HIlls Midrand tomorrow. Will be awesome racing at all levels.

[Andrew Steer]

Anyone tried the App yet? https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mzansi-tour/id856709870?mt=8&utm_content=buffer867d5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

[Andrew Steer]

I hope everyone in Joburg is coming to watch the criterium racing at Blue HIlls Midrand tomorrow. Will be awesome racing at all levels.

I'll be there, got to sort out the final podium jerseys...

[Wez-O]

I'll be there, got to sort out the final podium jerseys...

Awesome! I'm racing with the Sub Vets... Looking forward to the hurt locker that will undoubtedly be unleashed by the group.

[Andrew Steer]

17minutes ago: Lavery & Cisse back in the bunch, Smit (VIN) solo with 43" at 12km to go..

 

Bunch sprint most likely! Nolan?

Edited April 11, 2014 by Andrew Steer

['Dale]

 

 

Is Greg Minnaar racing too? that last half looks like a DH course

 

High speeds expected

[Andrew Steer]

Herman Fouche with the win! Bonitas will be chuffed

[Jakkals.]

Herman Fouche with the win! Bonitas will be chuffed

 

thats a great win for them with julies in the break today.

[Ozzie NL]

Did go have a look at Blue Hills Estate today and found it very dissappointing.

 

Road surface was not suited to racing at all. Am really surprised that it was signed off. Not many spectators. Overall feel was not in line with the calibre of teams participating

 

The estate put up a pretty good show with plenty of entertainment for children, food etc.

 

Anyone a better experience?

 

[Andrew Steer]

Did go have a look at Blue Hills Estate today and found it very dissappointing.

 

Road surface was not suited to racing at all. Am really surprised that it was signed off. Not many spectators. Overall feel was not in line with the calibre of teams participating

 

The estate put up a pretty good show with plenty of entertainment for children, food etc.

 

Anyone a better experience?

If the spectators had come out to support I think it would have been a ripper... road surface not perfect, but there-in lies the challenge.

[Wez-O]

Really enjoyed the criterium racing but have to admit that the road surfaces on the track were very dangerous... Had to bunny hop speed humps at 60km/h and ride through sections with water and sand on the track, so that wasn't ideal.

 

The race definitely deserved more spectators though as it was a good show and great chance to rub shoulders with some of the countries finest cyclists.

[megs]

The road surface was not a challenge, it was destructive! I am sure a number of carbon wheels have irreparable damage after that.

I believe one of the team managers even pulled his entire team from the race.

I am sure a better venue could have been found, we have such a beautiful country and we aren't depicting that to the international teams. Disappointing finish to the tour!

[Wez-O]

By the way, where do we find the criterium results?

[dracs]

Re the road surface etc, Malcolms standpoint is this is what guys face in Europe on a week to week basis. Sketchy crit courses are the norm. The tour is largely about bridging the gap for our local guys. The turnout was disappointing and maybe the location was a bit too isolated - with a big crowd the vibe would have been cool.

Edited April 16, 2014 by dracs

[dracs]

I wish... nicked them off their page. Just got pics of stage one. Looks like I will be going to follow next year though, was supposed to this year, but just a few too many fires to put out at the moment.

Do it if you can - I went on tour last year - awesome experience.

[Wez-O]

Re the road surface etc, Malcolms standpoint is this is what guys face in Europe on a week to week basis. Sketchy crit courses are the norm. The tour is largely about bridging the gap for our local guys. The turnout was disappointing and maybe the location was a bit too isolated - with a big crowd the vibe would have been cool.

 

So you mean to say that carbon frames and wheels are made for bunny hopping and cobblestones... Sounds good to me