mudsucker Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 We just returned from the Jhb2C after the most incredible journey of out lives. We also experienced the spirit of mountain biking on Day 8. It could easily have turned into a disappointment if it wasn't for the generosity of the PYGA team. Day 8 was looming. After 7 days of hard riding it was certainly not going to be an easy day. Day 2 of Sani2C (Day 8 of Jhb2C) is notorious for being hard. We started in the C batch and with another day of perfect weather raced down the district road behind the tractor - only to drop a chain after 20 meters. We put it back on a few times but after about 2 km realised we were in trouble and decided to turn back. The rear axle / free wheel body on my partner's bike was bust and there was no way we were going to complete Day 8 and the almost 100km. However, help came from Patrick Morewood and his team in their PYGA van. They stopped and looked at our wheel and without hesitation offered us a replacement wheel with the same 1 x 11 configuration to use on the day! We do not have PYGAs (Yet) and their generosity in helping us was just incredible. We were not the only guys helped out. PYGA had 7 bikes given out to cyclists with a mechanical. If this is the service they give to cyclists, irrespective of the brand I cannot imagine what they would have done if I had a PYGA!Thanks Patrick and Cliff!PIerre and Jos Bar603, andregrobler, Blue Angel and 26 others 29
semisub Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Interesting. I was talking to a friend last night and he suggested I look at PYGA because I am in the market for a new bike. Great feedback! Matchstix and mudsucker 2
Thug Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Patrick and Pyga were the unsung heroes for many cyclists at J2C. Leading lady had to have her frame replaced after breaking it on Day 6 or 7. Patrick sorted that out. Not only are they great bikes, he's also a great guy!! mudsucker 1
DubbelBuys Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 7 Bikes given out! That's awesome! If they just had colour options for their onefourty 650 (Pascoe)...
Stretch Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Maybe he will swap my morewood for a pyga at sani2c Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1
Stretch Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Saw Patrick riding in cascades today while I was walking the dogs.. Was going to give him a shout and tell him that he is getting praised on the hub.. But he was gone in a flash!
PeterF Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 I don't want to rain on anyone's parade and love the Pyga's myself, and also think that Patrick is a great guy. But is this legal, with the outside assistance rule and all?
Big JD Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 I don't want to rain on anyone's parade and love the Pyga's myself, and also think that Patrick is a great guy. But is this legal, with the outside assistance rule and all? It was Joberg2c, not the Epic buddy. This type of help is encouraged! arendoog, Little Fish and johannrissik 3
Sniffie Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 If they were racing for a podium or category prize I am sure they would have received some sort of penalty. Not sure about the exact rules. Might have even received a penalty, but what is one hour, over 9 days if you are competing for 200th or 300th place. Great story Mudsucker, and thanks for sharing. I think they have done themselves and their brand proud.
"Mechanic" Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 (edited) It was Joberg2c, not the Epic buddy. This type of help is encouraged! OK chill, just asking a question. In all our local races the commisaire warns about receiving outside assistance. One would assume that the CSA rules apply to all CSA sanctioned events. Sorry didn't see I'm logged in in my sons name. Edited May 4, 2014 by Nicholas F
arendoog Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 It was Joberg2c, not the Epic buddy. This type of help is encouraged!Read the first sentence of the op !!
Ryanpmb Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 I don't want to rain on anyone's parade and love the Pyga's myself, and also think that Patrick is a great guy. But is this legal, with the outside assistance rule and all? Pretty much a clever marketing move by Pat and the boys - it would've been organised properly and within any relevant rules. Typical of PYGA service - well done to Pat and the PYGA lads . Definately a job well done on potentially increasing the PYGA family... I remember having one of a handful of PYGAs at last years J2C. This year it's all people are talking about. Well done! PeterF 1
PeterF Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Pretty much a clever marketing move by Pat and the boys - it would've been organised properly and within any relevant rules. Typical of PYGA service - well done to Pat and the PYGA lads . Definately a job well done on potentially increasing the PYGA family... I remember having one of a handful of PYGAs at last years J2C. This year it's all people are talking about. Well done! Thanks Ryan, makes sense. Ryanpmb 1
Thug Posted May 4, 2014 Posted May 4, 2014 Because J2C is not a UCI registered race, outside assistance is allowed. RockCoach and Big JD 2
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