ChUkKy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Cost is getting insane for what you get, but its supply and demand... people are willing to shell out that kind of cash. Im all in for guys making a profit, how much sponsorship is paid... Its gotta be in the ballpark of R2m and then entry fees on top of that from all the riders? Kudos to the organisers though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudbase999 Posted May 11, 2015 Share The business model is quite sound, and I respect that. 11K8 x ~2100 teams across the three races equals roughly R 24 mil. Good turnover for an average farming operation - if in this case you're simply farming cyclists. It all works, and I have no problem with that per-se. A lot of that goes back into improving the farm and purchasing more farming land like Glencairn to turn into a wedding venue in the off-season. It improves the conditions all around. The real and only challenge comes when you drop the ball on quality - any quality really - because then unfortunately you simply p-ss people off. Now if the event was always known for amongst other things cheap rip off clothing hand-outs, then that would be OK too, but if you clearly take care for a couple of years in a row, then drop the ball, well that possibly creates more damage than the quick R300 buck saving you got away with. But hey, we each make a choice for the consequences we are willing to endure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted May 11, 2015 Share In my opinion, it has become a vehicle for the sponsors to entertain clients.We all know the huge amounts of corporates that are into cycling, for each rand of sponsorship, the sponsors wants their pound of flesh. And this ROI is not by awareness, or getting new members to open a bank account. To me it seems like the paying plebs, almost subsidise all the other corporate clients/guests. A stated earleir, clothing that was previously of the best standard, now is shunted to save some ZAR's. But if you are a corporate client, you get spoilt seperately in an area reserved for the "clients" only. But, like chukky said, supply and demand. Untill the people vote with their wallet, the model will keep on evolving to suit the sponsors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted May 11, 2015 Share If you don't like the kit you can send it my way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted May 11, 2015 Share Kit looks pretty poor...glad I have my cupboard full of salmon jackets..Hand two really useful lightweight jackets..I see none of that this year....the three years I have done it I have got 3 jackets and 2 shirts and beanie every year..........anyway.....apparently it's sleeting in underberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted May 11, 2015 Share Kit looks pretty poor...glad I have my cupboard full of salmon jackets..Hand two really useful lightweight jackets..I see none of that this year....the three years I have done it I have got 3 jackets and 2 shirts and beanie every year..........anyway.....apparently it's sleeting in underbergI got 4 sets of the good kit Hate to be the guy who said it,,,,,but there has been a decline and I've done a few to compare, yes they make money, yes they sell out and yes they have waiting lists,,,does not mean they need to drop the ball ,,,,if you have never done the ride/race/adventure /trail before you will be blown away,,if you have done it previously you WILL SEE THE CRACKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Gazza- Posted May 11, 2015 Share Sani2c used to be the gold standard, bestGoodie bags, most character, most desired! This year I think they are starting to look cheap. It's not just about the Jackets, the race villages, great trails. its about the whole experience. Their strategy should be to never compromise on the standard of the previous year. You either keep it the same or add value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixM Posted May 11, 2015 Share Damn it's cold up here. So the dropper post didn't survive Khulula. Anybody coming up in the morning with a 31.6 seatpost? Please let me know if anyone's got a spare lying around. All the bike shops / mechanics are packed up and probably drinking O B S to keep warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixM Posted May 11, 2015 Share Damn it's cold up here. So the dropper post didn't survive Khulula. Anybody coming up in the morning with a 31.6 seatpost? Please let me know if anyone's got a spare lying around. All the bike shops / mechanics are packed up and probably drinking O B S to keep warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 11, 2015 Share Damn it's cold up here. So the dropper post didn't survive Khulula. Anybody coming up in the morning with a 31.6 seatpost? Please let me know if anyone's got a spare lying around. All the bike shops / mechanics are packed up and probably drinking O B S to keep warm. I can bring one with if you want? Should be there by 5pm tomorrow. Throw me a PM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted May 11, 2015 Share Sani2c used to be the gold standard, bestGoodie bags, most character, most desired! This year I think they are starting to look cheap. It's not just about the Jackets, the race villages, great trails. its about the whole experience. Their strategy should be to never compromise on the standard of the previous year. You either keep it the same or add value. although in all fairness - last years chill zones were awesome ...as were the new showers at jolivet...and on facebook I have seen that jolivet has an entire new hall which was much needed...so while they are skimping on the take homes..the whole race experience has been improved or at least not compromised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 11, 2015 Share although in all fairness - last years chill zones were awesome ...as were the new showers at jolivet...and on facebook I have seen that jolivet has an entire new hall which was much needed...so while they are skimping on the take homes..the whole race experience has been improved or at least not compromised Everything is relative. Last Sani I did was 2010. We had to wash our own bikes. Showers were old sheds with donkeys providing the heat. The clothing was awesome though - Salomon year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus Posted May 11, 2015 Share I have two friends riding this year so I'll be watching the results with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted May 11, 2015 Share Can also send seatpost, but I assume you require for the trail? My missus is leaving at 6:30 am which means they will prob be there around lunchtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted May 11, 2015 Share Damn it's cold up here. So the dropper post didn't survive Khulula. Anybody coming up in the morning with a 31.6 seatpost? Please let me know if anyone's got a spare lying around. All the bike shops / mechanics are packed up and probably drinking O B S to keep warm.PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted May 11, 2015 Share Damn it's cold up here.So the dropper post didn't survive Khulula. Anybody coming up in the morning with a 31.6 seatpost? Please let me know if anyone's got a spare lying around. All the bike shops / mechanics are packed up and probably drinking O B S to keep warm.I will check back at 04:00. If needed I can bring a post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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