WesselvdWalt Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 I'm a nobody and have an entry for the 75km. It might hurt a bit but the race organisers don't seem to mind.This event is open for everyone and note just catered for the PRO's or serious riders...
brussel Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 I spoke to someone on committee yesterday...never been any official request for land usage as far as I could ascertain.#justsayinYes they have been Sean Noble was notified in October & Louis Loubser.They have a committee meeting tomorrow and will discuss some things then.
Skubarra Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 I spoke to someone on committee yesterday...never been any official request for land usage as far as I could ascertain.#justsayin I'm sure you can give advendurance the benefit of the doubt here? Surely they would not just organise a race on other people's property without getting permission - maybe some miscommunication within the committee?
Johny Bravo Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 I'm sure you can give advendurance the benefit of the doubt here? Surely they would not just organise a race on other people's property without getting permission - maybe some miscommunication within the committee?Absolutely, also WesselvdWalt has answered all our questions and concerns. I have every reason to believe him. Shaping up to be a great great race. Cannot wait.
WesselvdWalt Posted January 14, 2015 Author Posted January 14, 2015 Robert Starke from Contermanskloof has made some minor changes to the 40km route, the waterpoint will be on the bike shed side, this will also be a tech support area for any riders. This will also be a spectator zone on the day, so if you are not riding come check it out and support your riders and support this great new coffee shop! Great coffee! I've had Oh and for those wondering there will be trail maintenance done on the trails post the event for which we will provide funds.
WesselvdWalt Posted January 14, 2015 Author Posted January 14, 2015 Welcome to Cape Town the city of bitchers and moaners.I am looking forward to this race. Thanks to you for bringing it to us. I take it this has replaced the Tulbagh race? I just want to point out that it's actually been a pleasure so far.The only problem was in getting to understand the relationship with Tygerberg MTB club and Meerendal and getting things in place have taken longer because of this unfortunately. Much better than being chased around with guns, and being shot at up here in Gauteng! (no jokes) Yes Tulbagh has been replaced with this event, so it's closer for everyone.Full events here: http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/
WesselvdWalt Posted January 14, 2015 Author Posted January 14, 2015 Route maps are now live:http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/theseries/races/meerendal(see on the right hand side)
BMCfan Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Route maps are now live: http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/theseries/races/meerendal(see on the right hand side) Al wat ek sien is pyn en ek laaik dit!!!!1 #mymahetniebangkindersgrootgemaaknie
Skubarra Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Route maps are now live: http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/theseries/races/meerendal(see on the right hand side) Routes looks Nice that we would get to ride some places where we usually aren't allowed The half-marathon guys miss out on some of the nice singletrack - I guess that's the penalty for not being fit enough to do the longer routes
milky4130 Posted January 18, 2015 Posted January 18, 2015 Route maps are now live: http://www.nationalmtbseries.com/theseries/races/meerendal(see on the right hand side)Probably too late now, but don't you think the Ultra should've started earlier, Like 6:30 perhaps?A 7:30 start & I ride for 6 hours, everyone will be packed up & gone by the time i roll in as was the case at Tulbagh for 2 straight years ..... I know, I know, I probably need to train more right?
stmtb Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I believe that at least one of the farms has refused permission for the race to take place on their trails, which is probably due to the fact the the organisers went over Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club's heads and contacted the land owners directly. Another land owner who did grant permission has been taken to task for this. The reason is not anything against the race as such, but just which trails will be used, as the club will have to spend a heap of members' money afterwards to get the trails sorted out again. Last week was the first time that the club committee were formally contacted about this event and which trails were going to be used.
Wannabe Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 I believe that at least one of the farms has refused permission for the race to take place on their trails, which is probably due to the fact the the organisers went over Tygerberg Mountain Bike Club's heads and contacted the land owners directly. Another land owner who did grant permission has been taken to task for this. The reason is not anything against the race as such, but just which trails will be used, as the club will have to spend a heap of members' money afterwards to get the trails sorted out again. Last week was the first time that the club committee were formally contacted about this event and which trails were going to be used. If this is true, it's not good at all.
KarlvN Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 If this is true, it's not good at all. So, if it's true that TBMTB has not been considered and does not sanction this event, does this mean that PAYING members of TBMTB have nowhere to ride on that day? What about gate-crashing the party and riding anyways? Just asking. Since this is just a load of cr@p if it's true.
Skubarra Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 So, if it's true that TBMTB has not been considered and does not sanction this event, does this mean that PAYING members of TBMTB have nowhere to ride on that day? What about gate-crashing the party and riding anyways? Just asking. Since this is just a load of cr@p if it's true. This is not the only race held on Tygerberg trails, what do you usually do on the days of the Epic, Durbie Dash, 99er etc?
KarlvN Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 This is not the only race held on Tygerberg trails, what do you usually do on the days of the Epic, Durbie Dash, 99er etc? Spectate / Participate / Evaluate
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