[Event] Chris Willemse Cycles Durbie Dash

[Thomo]

Reminds me of the empty stadiums we sometimes see - why not drop the price of entry and fill seats.?

Likewise, drop entry fees and get more cyclists participating.

[Rydogg]

Bunch of whiners!

 

If it's too expensive for you, go and do the Kaleo MTB Klassik on the same day. It's only R150. (But it's in Ceres, though, so good luck with that...)

[Kimma]

Increase entry fee to increase prizes, I am there to ride a race not to get a lucky draw light or pair of socks.

[Johny Bravo]

Bunch of whiners!

 

If it's too expensive for you, go and do the Kaleo MTB Klassik on the same day. It's only R150. (But it's in Ceres, though, so good luck with that...)

Not sure where your attitude comes from. Always remember there are people less fortunate than you.

[Pure Savage]

Bunch of whiners!

 

If it's too expensive for you, go and do the Kaleo MTB Klassik on the same day. It's only R150. (But it's in Ceres, though, so good luck with that...)

 

I think people are voicing their concerns more for the sake of the event rather than trying to save some money. When people see an entry fee increase like that they just decide a day around the peninsula is a better idea, they don't let the organiser know. Race day rolls around and there are 400 okes rolling around D'ville and the organiser and sponsor sits there wondering what went wrong.

 

I think most of it is constructive input. As we all want to see road cycling increase in the Western Cape people telling an organiser what they want is not a bad thing at all.

 

What can be taken away from the thread so far is:

- Take all the give away lucky draw prizes, sell them in the shop and use that money to make the entry fee lower.

- Maybe PPA should come to the party and help out these charaties running events by covering traffic cops, registration and timing. (That was not brought up, thats my idea but it is an amazing idea.)

[Winstonian1984]

- Maybe PPA should come to the party and help out these charaties running events by covering traffic cops, registration and timing. (That was not brought up, thats my idea but it is an amazing idea.)

 

I think they do assist in some way if i remember correctly

[Pure Savage]

I think they do assist in some way if i remember correctly

 

Obviously not enough!

 

I cannot wait for the PPA AGM, its coming up soon. I am going to rock up in my skin suit start doing squats and lunges until they concede to spend more money on road events.

[Winstonian1984]

Obviously not enough!

 

I cannot wait for the PPA AGM, its coming up soon. I am going to rock up in my skin suit start doing squats and lunges until they concede to spend more money on road events.

 

I will be there to watch. Will be interesting viewing and to see how long it takes them to concede.

[Johny Bravo]

Even the Mtb race is stupid expensive. Why? No traffic officers or road closures needed for that. Most of the route is open to the public year round for a small fee.

[Fondriest650B]

I think it is important to look at Rands / Km. So lets compare:

Durbie Dash ( R 4 / km ) the organisers state 2/3 of route is not on existing trails.

Sewe Weeks poort ( R 3,75 / km ) and this is only on Gravel Roads

Darling Brew ( R 4,20 / km ) 

Piket-bo-Berg ( R 3,17 / km )

 

So lets look an an Ultra:

Trans-Baviaans ( R 6,95 / km )

 

Stage races:

W2W ( R21 / km ) yes you get food and tent accommodation

RidetheRhino ( R 19 / km )

Cape Epic ( R 33 / km )

 

So, it all boils down to the added benefits I guess. Some races close to the city, also have additional expenses, like traffic fees ( most of the time it is After Hours fees ), City of Cape Town fees, ect. 

[GLuvsMtb]

 

I think it is important to look at Rands / Km. So lets compare:

Durbie Dash ( R 4 / km ) the organisers state 2/3 of route is not on existing trails.

Sewe Weeks poort ( R 3,75 / km ) and this is only on Gravel Roads

Darling Brew ( R 4,20 / km ) 

Piket-bo-Berg ( R 3,17 / km )

 

So lets look an an Ultra:

Trans-Baviaans ( R 6,95 / km )

 

Stage races:

W2W ( R21 / km ) yes you get food and tent accommodation

RidetheRhino ( R 19 / km )

Cape Epic ( R 33 / km )

 

So, it all boils down to the added benefits I guess. Some races close to the city, also have additional expenses, like traffic fees ( most of the time it is After Hours fees ), City of Cape Town fees, ect. 

[GLuvsMtb]

But this is NOT The Epic, so lets see if the event makes it onto the calendar next year with this type of pricing model

[Maniax]

Anyone got the route and profile?

[Maniax]

No worries. Got it

[DJpak]

I prefer to pay a cheaper entrance fee than a big lucky draw.. after a hard race who wanna wait there for the lucky draw.. :'( definitely not me..

 

And Now i worry about how much die burger's entrance fee gonna be....

[Swart Kat]

Well, I'm entered and will be there! Traveling from Worcester, so tunnel, petrol, entry, hotel, food and drinks = broke! Hope they can organise a me a under the table prize just to make me happy for travelling so far! O, who wants a lift for FREE??? Ag K@K, almal bly reeds in die Kaap en hoef nie lifts te soek nie.......