Carlen Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Ha ha, a sandy stretch between the vineyards these two makkers pushed the people. The one started pushing me, helped a bit. He asked me for "tjokkelitz" and as soon as I repleid I ate them all, he stopped pushing. I shoulve told him that I would give him some after the sandy bit....Disappointed, but really glad to learn of this unfortunate event. We definitely need to address this! (See my response at end of page). Thank you so much for your support, we really appreciate it.
JohanC Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 My first time doing this event. Awesome route (46km). Biggest battle was the heat! I agree that the organisers need to look at an earlier starting time, at least for the 46km as mentioned above. Around 7 - 7h30 should be fine. Why not look at a camping option at the venue? (tents only) I see there were showers..
droenn Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Had a great weekend, good community vibe to this race afterwards! We camped just down the road on the river and made a weekend of it. Unfortunately my race was ended when I snapped derailleur hanger and didn't have a spare. Cheers to the guys (Dan, Nick, Wilhelm - sorry if names wrong) who tried to convert me to SS to finish the race. Unfortunately it was impossible to get tension right, so I had to freewheel back down at the escape route and then run that last ~6km on the flat back. So I had a mini duathlon in the end haha.
Rockspider99 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Had a great weekend, good community vibe to this race afterwards! We camped just down the road on the river and made a weekend of it. Unfortunately my race was ended when I snapped derailleur hanger and didn't have a spare. Cheers to the guys (Dan, Nick, Wilhelm - sorry if names wrong) who tried to convert me to SS to finish the race. Unfortunately it was impossible to get tension right, so I had to freewheel back down at the escape route and then run that last ~6km on the flat back. So I had a mini duathlon in the end haha. Snap, my Family ended up staying at Fynbos Guest Farm, very well kept camping spot. I have some video that I need to try and clean up from my Action cam that I will upload to youtube and link here. I will see if I feel like including my tumble too Carlen your Welcome to link it to the Facebook page too.
SCD Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Fantastic to get all the feedback and especially the ones where we can better! We have a feedback session Friday and I will race all the concerns, especially about the children, it definitely needs to be addressed. The sandy tracks were definitely more this year, primarily because it is really dry and we desperately need some rain. Regarding the starting time, we have this discussion each year, and yes it is to accommodate the masses from Cape Town, but we are considering a earlier start with the with 47.9km (46 ;-)) at least! (Regarding those distances.... I'll have a chat with the organisers.) One of our parents took some photographs and you are welcome to check out the Facebook page and see if you were snapped. Please tag yourself, we would love to get to know our riders! Link: https://www.facebook.com/BREEDEMTB/photos_stream Over all glad everyone enjoyed the race and yes it is challenging! One of my friends did the Cape Epic this year and says stage 5, which is our 46km, was the toughest part of the whole Cape Epic for him. So well done to you all for competing and COMPLETING!! Please if there is anything else you would like us to address or want us to add to the event, let us know. We grow in numbers every year and like to add something new to the event each year! Sorry for missing the questions prior to the race about the routes, thank you for helping each other. Hi Carlen,I enjoyed the race a lot, the route is tough but nice. Could have more single track, but that is obviously always the case.Also was begged on by the kids but no incidents. This indeed should be dealt with via some education.The venue setup was brilliant, but unfortunately we had to leave before 12 and couldn't wait for the Potjes to be finished. Maybe have them ready a bit earlier next time.Definitely start the long route a bit earlier. 730am or 8am at the latest.Cheers,S
Marius Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 I'm all for starting the race and potjie kos earlier
Carlen Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Snap, my Family ended up staying at Fynbos Guest Farm, very well kept camping spot. I have some video that I need to try and clean up from my Action cam that I will upload to youtube and link here. I will see if I feel like including my tumble too Carlen your Welcome to link it to the Facebook page too.Would love to link that video! Please send us the URL! Think there is evidence of you running without a bike to the the end!
Carlen Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 My first time doing this event. Awesome route (46km). Biggest battle was the heat! I agree that the organisers need to look at an earlier starting time, at least for the 46km as mentioned above. Around 7 - 7h30 should be fine. Why not look at a camping option at the venue? (tents only) I see there were showers..Hi Johan!Thank you for the feedback we will have a discussion about that starting times.Since we are doing a fun night drive on the Friday night, we actually do have a camping option. Sorry you missed it.
wessie12 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Fantastic to get all the feedback and especially the ones where we can better! We have a feedback session Friday and I will race all the concerns, especially about the children, it definitely needs to be addressed. The sandy tracks were definitely more this year, primarily because it is really dry and we desperately need some rain. Regarding the starting time, we have this discussion each year, and yes it is to accommodate the masses from Cape Town, but we are considering a earlier start with the with 47.9km (46 ;-)) at least! (Regarding those distances.... I'll have a chat with the organisers.) One of our parents took some photographs and you are welcome to check out the Facebook page and see if you were snapped. Please tag yourself, we would love to get to know our riders! Link: https://www.facebook.com/BREEDEMTB/photos_stream Over all glad everyone enjoyed the race and yes it is challenging! One of my friends did the Cape Epic this year and says stage 5, which is our 46km, was the toughest part of the whole Cape Epic for him. So well done to you all for competing and COMPLETING!! Please if there is anything else you would like us to address or want us to add to the event, let us know. We grow in numbers every year and like to add something new to the event each year! Sorry for missing the questions prior to the race about the routes, thank you for helping each other.Dankie vir n great event . Dit is nie jou tipiese 46km event nie en die hitte, stof , klippe en sand is juis wat dit uniek maak en ek glo dit challenge baie ryers en dit is hoekom dit so gewild is. Ek het mense letterlik sien afval van hul fietse af op die einde maar n minuut later preuwel hulle volgende jaar verbeter hulle hulle tyd. Ek sal wel wil sien dat die einde se water tafel baaaaie verbeter met te minste koue water/coke wat die warm droë siele kan afkoel. Anders gee ek julle 8 uit 10.
Breezer Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Fantastic to get all the feedback and especially the ones where we can better! We have a feedback session Friday and I will race all the concerns, especially about the children, it definitely needs to be addressed. The sandy tracks were definitely more this year, primarily because it is really dry and we desperately need some rain. Regarding the starting time, we have this discussion each year, and yes it is to accommodate the masses from Cape Town, but we are considering a earlier start with the with 47.9km (46 ;-)) at least! (Regarding those distances.... I'll have a chat with the organisers.) One of our parents took some photographs and you are welcome to check out the Facebook page and see if you were snapped. Please tag yourself, we would love to get to know our riders! Link: https://www.facebook.com/BREEDEMTB/photos_stream Over all glad everyone enjoyed the race and yes it is challenging! One of my friends did the Cape Epic this year and says stage 5, which is our 46km, was the toughest part of the whole Cape Epic for him. So well done to you all for competing and COMPLETING!! Please if there is anything else you would like us to address or want us to add to the event, let us know. We grow in numbers every year and like to add something new to the event each year! Sorry for missing the questions prior to the race about the routes, thank you for helping each other.Niks op die roete was onrybaar nie, so moenie worry oor die sand nie. Dit is deel van MTB.
Carlen Posted April 13, 2015 Author Posted April 13, 2015 Dankie vir n great event . Dit is nie jou tipiese 46km event nie en die hitte, stof , klippe en sand is juis wat dit uniek maak en ek glo dit challenge baie ryers en dit is hoekom dit so gewild is. Ek het mense letterlik sien afval van hul fietse af op die einde maar n minuut later preuwel hulle volgende jaar verbeter hulle hulle tyd. Ek sal wel wil sien dat die einde se water tafel baaaaie verbeter met te minste koue water/coke wat die warm droë siele kan afkoel. Anders gee ek julle 8 uit 10.Ons gaan 'n beter plan B hê met daai tafel volgende jaar! Die borg het nie opgedaag nie en ons moes inderhaas plan maak! Het laas jaar 'n gazeebo gehad wat gehelp het om die voggies koel te hou. Ons gaan nie weer onkant gevang word nie. Dankie vir die terugvoer!
B20 Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Carlen, in spite of the kids, heat and dust it was a great event. These were out of your control.I left Cape Town at 5H40 and had plenty of time to fuel up, a breakfast, a chat, collect my sticker and to still have a 10km reckie of the route before we set off.So I am all in for an earlier start.
Rockspider99 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Hello Guys, As Promised so video footage from my Action Cam, not near anything professional and need to find a solution to the fogging issue I keep having. ENJOY! https://youtu.be/MejhyMIG7S0
Jaco-fiets Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Ek like die later begin. Die hitte is soos die sand. So what! Maak dit taaier. Maak dit sommer 9h vlg keer. Begin net die potjie vroeg sodat mense al vanag 11h30 kan begin eet as hul sou wou
Slanghoek Louis Posted April 19, 2015 Posted April 19, 2015 Ek like die later begin. Die hitte is soos die sand. So what! Maak dit taaier. Maak dit sommer 9h vlg keer. Begin net die potjie vroeg sodat mense al vanag 11h30 kan begin eet as hul sou wouHi Jaco, ek kan dit altyd nog moeiliker maak. Het baie planne, spreek net die word!
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