CJVDM Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 So anyone who had done both races in the past (i think new venue this yr for Gravel Travel so comments might be obsolete), which one would you suggest? Gravel Travel or Tru Cape? I havtn done either one, but keen for some nice riding that weekend
BrandonF_ Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 So anyone who had done both races in the past (i think new venue this yr for Gravel Travel so comments might be obsolete), which one would you suggest? Gravel Travel or Tru Cape? I havtn done either one, but keen for some nice riding that weekend I'd recommend GT
Johny Bravo Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Do true Cape, while you still can. Its fantastic and one of the best, then next year do GT, when Tru Cape has 1500 entrants and becomes unrideable.
Ratty Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 We dont have a big sponser this year. Events is expensive to host. Marshalls, traffic officials, insurance, timing, tents, toilets, medals, etc. It all ads up. Then there is the risk of bad weather and 200 people arrived and you hoped for 400 just to cover your cost. You can pay R40 for a day permit to go do Welvanpas. Wvp has taken about 6 years to develop into some of the best singletrack around. A HUGE ammount of that funding came from Gravel Travel. Every year we build more singletrack and maintain the old routes. We dont have the same ammount of members as Jonkers or the Meerendal routes so we bargain on GT to supply the funds for NEW singletrack. We love it if you enjoy the routes and the race. Hopes this gives you moe insight. Hope to see you there. Hope we have perfect weather on race day. Welvanpas is amazing and one of my favourite places to ride. Wish I could ride there more often. Still haven't had a chance to ride the new black route due to injuries. The search, I think you need to reconsider the date for next year. Having 3 good mtb races in the Western Cape on the same day is going to mean you get a lot less people.
CJVDM Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Welvanpas is amazing and one of my favourite places to ride. Wish I could ride there more often. Still haven't had a chance to ride the new black route due to injuries. The search, I think you need to reconsider the date for next year. Having 3 good mtb races in the Western Cape on the same day is going to mean you get a lot less people. TAre u doing GT? Myself and Rod will prob do one of the two, still undecided though..
BrandonF_ Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Im getting really excited about this event, entered this morning and reading about "Groenland berg, Welvanspas trails, Spur burgers forsale at the event, massages available etc etc....This is the place to be at next Saturday guys and gals!! The Search and Lone_Ranger 2
Wannabe Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 Also entered this morning, but only for the 35km. My normal riding partner will be doing the short ride with his Son, and I don't want them to wait too long for me. Looking forward to this.
Stevief Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 (edited) I just can't decide which one to do!ITs not a hard decision. Tru Cape is a great ride and is a lot shorter 50km. Problem is its become to congested for me as there is lots of technical singletrack but the majority of people cannnot cope with it, furthermore there is a short 25km loop that joins the longer route making the situation worse. ( Thats my take anway.) The GT is a lot tougher as its 15km longer and a good 400 m more climbing. But to be honest they are both awesome and its a pity we need to choose as they probably the best 2 races within a 80km radius of CT on the whole calender. Next year they must change the dates so they dont clash. Edited May 2, 2014 by Stevief
BrandonF_ Posted May 2, 2014 Posted May 2, 2014 I just can't decide which one to do! The tuffest one of the two Copperhead, cos thats just the way we like them! GT all the way CleatsnCleavage 1
The Search Posted May 3, 2014 Author Posted May 3, 2014 I have spoken to the organiser and we will chat with the PPA and see if we can get a date that does not clash with the True Cape. Used to do True Cape myself and liked it. Sorry about the clash. Hope to see in Wellington next weekend. BrandonF_, Slanghoek Louis, Wannabe and 1 other 4
Ratty Posted May 3, 2014 Posted May 3, 2014 TAre u doing GT? Myself and Rod will prob do one of the two, still undecided though.. Ah, now I know your hub name :-) Still deciding, but think I am leaning towards Gravel Travel. Either way I will have to do the short route :-( Struggling to get over bronchitis.
SuikerBossie Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Entered the 65km. Looking forward to it. Where/when does one register ?
CleatsnCleavage Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Planning on doing the 65km but slight concerned because the Welvanpas white route alone is 28km and its so technical that by the end of that I was quite ready to hit the coffee shop! But, whatever, I will somehow make it to the end. BrandonF_ and Slanghoek Louis 2
BrandonF_ Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 where does one register?Definitely on the morning at the event, but PM "The Search" for other registration details
Rydogg Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 Timed By: Great Time Seeding and Batching: No Fully ROAG Administered Event: No How does Great Time work? No seeding starts?
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