Andrew Steer Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Excuse my ignorance but I have no idea who he is but I assume he is very rich Ok, good to know, because if they need to fund it from the entry fees I would expect some problems. Maybe now I will be able to convince my wife the Epic is good value for money!CEO of Porsche Design
eddy Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Andrew Mclean and Shan Wilson FTW!!!! I suspect the winners will not be the fastest cyclists, but rather the ones that can maintain a high average speed by not stopping or sleeping much. I'd back someone like Martin or Alex over a racing snake team.....
Super Sywurm Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 just listened on 702 sports talk about this race Alex Harris has set up.R1000000 dollar prize money.From Bloemfontein to stallenboch in five days.First team R700000 dollars.Starting in December.R10000 dollar entry fee.Must be quite something if you have the funds available. I so want to do this!!!
_David_ Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Excuse my ignorance but I have no idea who he is but I assume he is very rich Porsche Design, Ashbury Satcom (Pty) Ltd, LGI Motorola Intelligence Centre, Skynet World Wide Express Global network etc... http://www.ifashion....ases&Itemid=131
davetapson Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 I suspect the winners will not be the fastest cyclists, but rather the ones that can maintain a high average speed by not stopping or sleeping much. I'd back someone like Martin or Alex over a racing snake team..... Well, this is where we get to see Problem is, it's likely to get won by an unknown Russian hardman - who supplements with 'turtle blood' or somesuch...
Skubarra Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Porsche Design, Ashbury Satcom (Pty) Ltd, LGI Motorola Intelligence Centre, Skynet World Wide Express Global network ext... http://www.ifashion....ases&Itemid=131CEO of Porsche Design OK cool, obviously I was the only one who didn't know this...
Gen Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 OK cool, obviously I was the only one who didn't know this... Had I not read up about this race last night I too wouldn't have known who he is.
BMCfan Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Reading davetapson's comment and straatvark's statement earlier, the queastion beckons: What is the stand on doping by the organisers and does this race conforms to any UCI regulations?
Jocklaw Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Sounds like either a publicity stunt or a wind up to me!!
jcza Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Reading davetapson's comment and straatvark's statement earlier, the queastion beckons: What is the stand on doping by the organisers and does this race conforms to any UCI regulations? Question was asked last night and answer was that it will be CSA sanctioned but UCI won't be involved.
Gen Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Question was asked last night and answer was that it will be CSA sanctioned but UCI won't be involved. So no dopimg tests on international riders unless they get permission to test them from whatever country's anti doping org? Nevermind I see in there T&C or rules they say they will test when and where and whom they want and no rider will object
goodluck Phil danger Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Gotta love this... Here’s the thing. I'm not convinced great ideas spontaneously pop into your head over night and you wake up in the morning with something that’s going to change the world. No. I believe rather that they are the product of a whole bunch of things, like personal experiences, similar but smaller ideas, failed attempts, trials, tribulations, providence and of course hard work. All of these things work seemingly on their own but each towards a common end. When the timing is right, they come together and an idea is born. While that moment is finite and now, its genesis lies back in time.In 2010 I raced the Freedom Challenge. One of the world's toughest mountain bike races, it winds its way for 2300kms over the high mountains of South Africa, stretching along the length of the country. I raced for 14 days against 30 or 40 other competitors and collapsed in first place across the line. My prize? A blanket. A very nice blanket mind you, but the same blanket that the guy who came last received.It seemed the prize was internal; the promise of a much higher reward. The knowledge that I had completed one hell of a crazy race. I raced it again in 2011 and 2012, coming first and second, and setting a new course record. But still, only the blanket.Then in 2013 I raced the Tour Divide, twice as long as the Freedom and stretching along the length of the North American Rockies, all the way to the Mexican border. This time I came third, but no blanket. Just a handshake from the US border police and an ice cream. Yup. You heard me right, an ice cream. Race the world's toughest mountain bike race for 17 days and all you get is an ice cream. It intrigued me that someone would race their heart out for nothing more than the satisfaction of finishing. But what if a race had both? The thrill of finishing something really hard, but also the very real chance of prize money. The kind of money that can really change your life, forever.Why is it that the toughest races in the world offer no prize money? And the toughest athletes go unnoticed while conventional stage races glorify the few after just 5 or 6 hours on a bike, with podiums and pampered massages. That's not tough. Tough is when you’re not sure where you're going to sleep. Tough is when you've been going for 20 hours and the small shop you hoped would be your resupply has now shut down. Tough is when you have to cover 200 miles on nothing more than a bag of almonds in a drizzle and a soul that's about to go out. That's tough.The world discounts qualities that really matter, like perseverance and belief and determination. It lavishes praise on pampered pros and blows dirt on the underdog. Well not anymore. The time has come. The time is now. Its time to recognize the racers that have lived largely in the shadows and obscurity while their colleagues bask in the glory. Its time to give back.Its MUNGA time! Alex Harris Give this man a Bell's!
Spoke101 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Reading davetapson's comment and straatvark's statement earlier, the queastion beckons: What is the stand on doping by the organisers and does this race conforms to any UCI regulations?rules.pdf
rouxtjie Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Question was asked last night and answer was that it will be CSA sanctioned but UCI won't be involved.So no sad pandas then....hat coat...hold the door oom
jcza Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 So no sad pandas then....hat coat...hold the door oom Sorry rouxtjie you can't enter this race 28.2. smoking is not allowed anywhere along the route;
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