Escapee.. Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Cant we just do a chilled ride to the Blue Peter, refreshments there and then back to the start?
dirtypot Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Cant we just do a chilled ride to the Blue Peter, refreshments there and then back to the start? Not everybody is here on holiday. I want to race!
Escapee.. Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Not everybody is here on holiday. I want to race! http://www.wantchinatimes.com/newsphoto/2012-07-27/450/C720X0207H_2012%E8%B3%87%E6%96%99%E7%85%A7%E7%89%87_N71_copy1.JPG
Red Zone Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 All this talk of a completely new route is absolute nonsense, although somewhat amusing while we wait for the decision. As I understand it there is the "normal" route in place and a contingency, which is Ou Kaapse Weg and a few other optional detours like Boyes Drive. These routes will have been approved by traffic, disaster management etc... there is no option for a completely new route, its either the normal route or a detour using Ou Kaapse Weg and the M3. The CTCT / Argus is a circum-peninsula ride if it cant happen using a detour on the route the race will be scrapped.
Boerklong Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Somewhere out there is somebody eagerly awaiting the result at 18:30 so he can make a call on thousands of red and yellow rubber bands to be made. Should be a compulsory purchase at registration.
Slowbee Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 All this talk of a completely new route is absolute nonsense, although somewhat amusing while we wait for the decision. As I understand it there is the "normal" route in place and a contingency, which is Ou Kaapse Weg and a few other optional detours like Boyes Drive. These routes will have been approved by traffic, disaster management etc... there is no option for a completely new route, its either the normal route or a detour using Ou Kaapse Weg and the M3. The CTCT / Argus is a circum-peninsula ride if it cant happen using a detour on the route the race will be scrapped.well if cape point continues to burn, they will close smitwinkel road for safety reasons. Somehow I dont think they will allow the race to go through there.
Tubehunter Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Your map is flawed...Why not just have the outgoing route go up the wrong way on the N1? Traffic couldn't go down there anyway, and then you don't need to try and separate the lanes to divide the cyclists. In theory, obviously. Because nobody wants to go to the north... Nope, this way the N1 incoming is still open to traffic and people can get to the start.
Rockspider99 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Remember to take your bikes off your car before parking or going through low bridges
Tubehunter Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 All this talk of a completely new route is absolute nonsense, although somewhat amusing while we wait for the decision. As I understand it there is the "normal" route in place and a contingency, which is Ou Kaapse Weg and a few other optional detours like Boyes Drive. These routes will have been approved by traffic, disaster management etc... there is no option for a completely new route, its either the normal route or a detour using Ou Kaapse Weg and the M3. The CTCT / Argus is a circum-peninsula ride if it cant happen using a detour on the route the race will be scrapped. Obviously this is all just pie in the sky. The REAL route would never venture away from the Southern Peninsula for logistical reasons. Would be useful to have a contingency plan that takes into account a scenario such as the one that is currently happening though...
Bianchisti Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 At least this beats the hype around the last "BIG announcement" surrounding the Argus/Cape Town Cycle Tour. Some real anticipation.
silkman Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 So why are people suggesting 18.30? Is that the official announcement time? Website has no info on that Edit... Sorry just saw the tweet. Announcement at 18.30
Rockspider99 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 based on Twits tweets and facepalm facebook feedback
Bianchisti Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Every man and his dog posting "words of wisdom" on Dave Bellairs' facebook wall. Can we all just calm the faaark down!
DJR Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 .................Some real anticipation.Yup, I have already chewed off all my finger nails, and I'm starting to clean my toe nails so long........
Rockspider99 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Last post then off to fetch Daughter, that should take an hour or so, then get ready to hear Public Address
Cat2forLife Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 After spending the whole day on The Hub, reading about the fires, I only today realize how bad it is... I feel so stupid for not realizing what's happening around me. If the Argus gets cancelled, we should all get together Sunday and do like a memorial ride or something.
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