bmw1za Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 R300 OMG... Getting rather pricey , does it come with a free Dogma ??? Seems to be a route change this year, Interesting ... Long Wheel Base and AryM 2
Zatek Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Full road closure?Did this race about 6 years ago when it was Joburg toughest race. 116km of pure torture.I am considering doing it this year but agree a bit pricey Edited June 10, 2014 by Zatek
Underachiever Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Oh no!! Don't like the new route. Although painful, the Sterkfontein climb to the finish was what made this race!! bmw1za 1
JA-Q001 Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Looking at the route, they made a good race bad, that is the most boring, worn out piece that they could use, same as used by, Wilro and EPR and that piece back on the N14 is just plain boring/stupid (including traffic).
Patchelicious Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 R300 OMG... Getting rather pricey , does it come with a free Dogma ??? Seems to be a route change this year, Interesting ... Oh FFS.... not another "its getting expensive" post.They are charging more because its costing more. If its too expensive simply don't do it. I am really feeling so sorry for these guys who get their prices dictated to them by hubbers. I got a mail last week in which the new ASSOS over shoe bootys were R3K!! FOR A BOOTY!!! I didn't come here and moan at them, I simply did not buy it. That is how economics works. If something is too expensive don't buy it, if the majority of people think the same entries would decline. If the race is still being sold out, the pricing is right for the value the race presents the entrant. And HONESTLY R300 for a day of safe, timed, seeded fun, with a cool drink after is not bad.That's what it costs to have breakfast at Wimpy these days.... how about we go and moan at them rather! BigDL, EVILTWIN, WR 1.0 and 6 others 9
Spinnekop Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Oh FFS.... not another "its getting expensive" post. If its too expensive simply don't do it. I hear you. Hubbers tend to moan a lot. That said. R300 for 2-3 hours is ridiculous. If you don't realise that, you have lost the value of R1.So yes....I will take my R300 and go for a decent ride with my other buddies also not doing the race and we'll have a moerse big Wimpy breakfast for a tenth of the price. The problem though is that MTBing is putting up races where the whole family can join in the fun. After race fun. That together with race entries of R170 and you get socks in your goody bag...... No wonder road cycling (As a sport) is declining in SA. And with THAT I have an issue. Long Wheel Base, Shangri la, Klaus and 3 others 6
bmw1za Posted June 10, 2014 Author Posted June 10, 2014 Oh FFS.... not another "its getting expensive" post.They are charging more because its costing more. If its too expensive simply don't do it. I am really feeling so sorry for these guys who get their prices dictated to them by hubbers. I got a mail last week in which the new ASSOS over shoe bootys were R3K!! FOR A BOOTY!!! I didn't come here and moan at them, I simply did not buy it. That is how economics works. If something is too expensive don't buy it, if the majority of people think the same entries would decline. If the race is still being sold out, the pricing is right for the value the race presents the entrant. And HONESTLY R300 for a day of safe, timed, seeded fun, with a cool drink after is not bad.That's what it costs to have breakfast at Wimpy these days.... how about we go and moan at them rather! Relax dude... its wasnt intended to cause a boycot, I am definitely doing it ... (however , I am one of the people who loves racing and for me its considered to be a luxury. IOW: my @$$ is financially restricted at the moment). Thanks for your penny, I will put it towards my next race Sterkfontein down at race pace is going to be very exciting and Interesting (Grinding teeth) Full road closure would absolutely make it worth it (Huge bonus),
TALUS Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Full road closure would absolutely make it worth it (Huge bonus), You sure???
bmw1za Posted June 10, 2014 Author Posted June 10, 2014 You sure??? especially for the kamikazi's that ride into oncomming traffic(hands over eyes)
AryM Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Will definitely do this race, much preferred the 93kms of pain at the end!104km now....Plus a seeding event... bmw1za 1
ScottCM Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Well i will be doing this event for the first time, going to borrow the 85 year old neighbours road bike so i don't have to do this on my HT MTB.
Blue Monster Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 2014 Strava route.http://app.strava.com/routes/808488 bmw1za 1
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