Keithc Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 start is AT the train station. you get off the train, walk out the station door and into your start pen.Perfect - thanks guys! Now lets see what comes of the route decision this evening. Kudos to all you guys & gals fighting the fires - very sad sight! Be safe!
Slowbee Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 just to let you guys know - there is a fire in cape point as well ! so that route is now OUT
nate Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 just to let you guys know - there is a fire in cape point as well ! so that route is now OUT"The City of Cape Town says there are no fires at Cape Point, in response to tweets that a fire had flared up there. "
Slowbee Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 "The City of Cape Town says there are no fires at Cape Point, in response to tweets that a fire had flared up there. "Just called the gate and the lady confirmed a fire at Gif Kommetjie
nate Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Just called the gate and the lady confirmed a fire at Gif Kommetjieeish...
Keithc Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Don't worry i'm also from joburg. Yip you do as you said. Just remember to buy a ticket from the train station or the expo before hand. Its slightly more expensive than a normal ticket as its a Bicycle transport ticket. Last year I think it was R40 return(which I still thought was cheap). Its like a 2 min ride from station to start. Just check train schedule and your start time. I start at 06h20 and MUST catch the first train which gets there just in time. Last year there where some people at the expo selling tickets, They where at the exit of the registration spot(just before going through to official merchandise section) on the right hand side.Thanks very much for the advise - much appreciated. Will keep a look out for the guys selling tickets... Long Wheel Base 1
Slowbee Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 eish...I really really hope I am wrong and that I have to eat all my words on this. I so want the lady at the gate to be wrong! EDIT: just called the restaurant and they confirmed the fire at the information centre
Cassie Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 They were preparing for a controlled burn in that area there (I saw some fire beaks being prepaed a while ago already)...SURELY they will NOT be doing that now??? :eek:
KarlvN Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 My money is on this year's tour, which would have been my first, is gonna be cancelled. No way the tour trust and City of Cape Town are going to let people ride through that devastation, with the inherent risks that involves. The smoke from this fire will linger for days, and the ash and dust which is going to be kicked up by the wind on Sunday will make for extremely difficult riding. People who are not really fit will definitely find it hard going. People could suffer respiratory and cardiac problems in that kind of environment. I hope I am wrong, but I don't see another outcome to this. Reg Lizard 1
Ferret69 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Zille's take on the current situation... taken from News24 Edited March 4, 2015 by Ferret69
DVB Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Would have been my first too! Have decided not to add to the chaos. A far distance to travel from Pta not to do the 'proper' route. Donated the charity entrance fee to CANSA. The first time should be the best! Not so?Strength to all parties concerned. varkie 1
Guest Smimby Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 My money is on this year's tour, which would have been my first, is gonna be cancelled. No way the tour trust and City of Cape Town are going to let people ride through that devastation, with the inherent risks that involves. The smoke from this fire will linger for days, and the ash and dust which is going to be kicked up by the wind on Sunday will make for extremely difficult riding. People who are not really fit will definitely find it hard going. People could suffer respiratory and cardiac problems in that kind of environment. I hope I am wrong, but I don't see another outcome to this.Alternate route is ALWAYS on the cards Long Wheel Base 1
Ferret69 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I really really hope I am wrong and that I have to eat all my words on this. I so want the lady at the gate to be wrong! EDIT: just called the restaurant and they confirmed the fire at the information centre 14:09 SANParks spokesperson Merle Collins confirmed that a part of Cape Point was burning. However she had not details of which part or how big the fire was and if it was related to the fire on the south peninsula or a separate one.
Rockspider99 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 3 Hours and 20 minutes, hopefully they don't move the press report again!
Raydek Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 3 Hours and 20 minutes, hopefully they don't move the press report again! Is it going to be broadcast somewhere?
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