Skubarra Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 I for us. My partners first stage race so her index is 100. We plan to take it slow, so no complaints [emoji6] Your seeding is based on the fastest rider, can't blame your partner for Group I .....
GLuvsMtb Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Your seeding is based on the fastest rider, can't blame your partner.....nope. Mine is 50.
Skubarra Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 nope. Mine is 50. 50, Group I - sounds about right? Anyway, just a flippant remark Enjoy the race, hope your wife enjoys her introduction into stage racing!
GLuvsMtb Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 50, Group I - sounds about right? Anyway, just a flippant remark Enjoy the race, hope your wife enjoys her introduction into stage racing! Not my wife, good friend of ours. Numerous hip ops etc, so really proud of her to have come so far. Checked other friends where both are in the 50's and they got F start. Not too fussed. We can sleep in a bit for day 1 [emoji12]
Big JD Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 B for me, no thanks to my partner who is a climbing machine. I sense a lot of hurting on the way...
Ceres Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 B for me, no thanks to my partner who is a climbing machine. I sense a lot of hurting on the way... Hurt him on the down hills.
Jaco-fiets Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 Hopefully we will get bumped up from B to A. Waiting to hear from Wynand
BrianO Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Guys need some advice please... Have done many stage events to date (Sani, Baviaans) and am doing my first W2W and entered the ride. I have booked flights but need some input regarding accommodation and logistics for the day before the race and the day after (we fly back to Jozi on the Thurs). What is the recommendation for transport if you fly in. does one hire a car and leave it at Lourensford. What size car given 2 cyclists, luggage and two bike Bags\boxes? seems excessive to have a hired car\van parked for a few days but i don't see other options? I see there is a shuttle from the caravan park to the Start (with bikes and gear) so that should be easy What are the recommendations for accommodation the night before and the night after the finish? the Lord Charles? logistics are a bit of a challenge if you fly thanks a stack!
Shangri la Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 We have booked into the Hoehoek Inn as it is just around the corner from Oak Valley. A lot closer than Lord Charles - also cheaper!
BrianO Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 thanks, am staying in tents so don't need accommodation during event but just somewhere to stay close to Lourensford before and after the race. thanks
GLuvsMtb Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Guys need some advice please... Have done many stage events to date (Sani, Baviaans) and am doing my first W2W and entered the ride. I have booked flights but need some input regarding accommodation and logistics for the day before the race and the day after (we fly back to Jozi on the Thurs). What is the recommendation for transport if you fly in. does one hire a car and leave it at Lourensford. What size car given 2 cyclists, luggage and two bike Bags\boxes? seems excessive to have a hired car\van parked for a few days but i don't see other options? I see there is a shuttle from the caravan park to the Start (with bikes and gear) so that should be easy What are the recommendations for accommodation the night before and the night after the finish? the Lord Charles? logistics are a bit of a challenge if you fly thanks a stack!I'd book a shuttle from the airport and stay close to Lourensford (Erinvale is right next door). Perhaps see if Erinvale is willing to store your bike boxes etc and then you stay there the night before you fly back. Book a shuttle for the return the next day.
Shangri la Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 As far as the hire car goes book the smallest you can. Take 2 ratchet straps and tie the bike boxes on the roof. Straps through the 4 windows.No point in hiring a more expensive car just to use it 2 out of 4/5 days!!
TALUS Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Many car hire companies have bike racks for hire. B bunch start. We will not stay in B - my new partner climbs in a more measured fashion. Hopefully I will be on stepping off my bike less often this year.
GLuvsMtb Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 As far as the hire car goes book the smallest you can. Take 2 ratchet straps and tie the bike boxes on the roof. Straps through the 4 windows.No point in hiring a more expensive car just to use it 2 out of 4/5 days!!A polo hatch with the seats down will fit 2x bike boxes and luggage if you pack carefully.
arendoog Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Any info on bike transport to and from W2W .Previously used cycle lab ,but it seems they are not doing it this year
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