D2D 2014

[Grogs]

Agree that neutral zones are a myth.

 

I'm going to coast down the hill (way behind my start group), and then wait for the next group to come through.

[Long Wheel Base]

Raised some of the above concerns with the organisers, and received the following in an e-mail:

 

"It will be a neutral zone till the bottom. Route has more left turns instead of right and we pass and clear the busy roads earlier."

Neutral zone??? whats that??? iv done mtb races where neutral zone is motor pacing behind a quad. Not fair on those who genuinely try obey that rule. Edited August 25, 2014 by NRS182

[Patchelicious]

Raised some of the above concerns with the organisers, and received the following in an e-mail:

 

"It will be a neutral zone till the bottom. Route has more left turns instead of right and we pass and clear the busy roads earlier."

Must be kidding themselves. At Jock, stage 2, AL was split before the neutral zone was even done.....

[Underachiever]

Must be kidding themselves. At Jock, stage 2, AL was split before the neutral zone was even done.....

 

Was only following the lead bike...... sorry!

[bmw1za]

As long as all the holes are fixed and guys decend responsibly, the start should be fine, If you know you cant decend fast then stay clear ... you will catch the guys on the next two drags... potentially

[Speed Racer]

Entered. Judging by the entries to the Carousel recently, it looks like road riding is dying a rather public death.

[RastaMan]

Entered. Judging by the entries to the Carousel recently, it looks like road riding is dying a rather public death.

 

I think the price has just shot up so much no one can afford to do 3 /4 races a months at R300.

 

We didnt do the corousel because of championchip, out & back route and the weekend after was suncity and the budget is tight.

 

Look D2d is RR00, probably not gonna get a goodie bag

 

The Race for victory. R230 + I get a goodie bag and a free tshirt.....I think thats the cheapest I have payed for a race this year.

[bmw1za]

I used to do all the races ... I binge now too , in fact i best sort out registration before its closed . VERY KEEN ON RIDINGTHIS ROUTE... I know not why .

[Patchelicious]

Have a big suip planned the night before the race, so not going to do it. PM me if you want the entry. EDIT: Been given away....

Edited August 29, 2014 by Patchelicious

[Grogs]

Really does look like road racing is dying a very rapid death - entries extended until 31 August - which probably means that there were not as many entries as anticipated before last night's deadline ...

[Speed Racer]

Really does look like road racing is dying a very rapid death - entries extended until 31 August - which probably means that there were not as many entries as anticipated before last night's deadline ...

 

Yip. Will be something to tell the grand kids.

 

"Back in the day, groups of us used to ride our bikes on tar, with cars all around!"

 

"Really, Grandad! That must have been a long time ago."

 

;-)

[Harryn]

I have never done this race before, and don't know what to expect, but suspect it will entail no small amount of suffering for me.

Edited August 28, 2014 by Harryn

[bmw1za]

I have never done this race before, and don't know what to expect, but suspect it will entail no small amount of suffering for me.

 

I'm looking forward to holding on for dear life to your wheel (grrrr)... lol

[bmw1za]

Weather looking good for the race ... 8 degrees morning start ..plenty sunshine

[FASST]

Hey Guys. Does anyone know how far apart the water points will be ?

[GaryvdM]

Hey Guys. Does anyone know how far apart the water points will be ?

 

You can see where the water points will be on this map: http://www.dome2dome.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/routemap.jpg