Guest Karma Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Is it going to be broadcast somewhere? CNN Bankie99 1
rudi-h Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Just curious, why is there such a strong perception that the race will be cancelled. Can one not ride next to a piece of land that burned down? excuse my ignorance, I live in the highveld and have ridden through hundreds of fields that burn down every winter. I understand that the fynbos is a different kettle of fish to the highveld grasslands, but is it really not possible to ride there?
Rockspider99 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 CNN = Cycling News Network? Bankie99 and SWM1 2
Rockspider99 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Nothing stopping the Cycle tour from going along there, just the risks of Mudslides should there be rain, Ash that can be blown up by South Easter Wind, Rocks that could have been dislodged by heat from fire on mountains.
dev null Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Just curious, why is there such a strong perception that the race will be cancelled. Can one not ride next to a piece of land that burned down? excuse my ignorance, I live in the highveld and have ridden through hundreds of fields that burn down every winter. I understand that the fynbos is a different kettle of fish to the highveld grasslands, but is it really not possible to ride there? The problem is the fact that roads are normally closed for the race with cyclists all over the road. That will make rescue and recovery operations very difficult. TALUS 1
dirtypot Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Plus potential rock slides on the passes, damaged roads (maybe) and ash blowing around.
lerouc Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 The problem is the fact that roads are normally closed for the race with cyclists all over the road. That will make rescue and recovery operations very difficult. and the fact that it is still burning and it does not look like it will be done anytime soon.
Blackbeard Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Just curious, why is there such a strong perception that the race will be cancelled. Can one not ride next to a piece of land that burned down? excuse my ignorance, I live in the highveld and have ridden through hundreds of fields that burn down every winter. I understand that the fynbos is a different kettle of fish to the highveld grasslands, but is it really not possible to ride there?I think the greatest concern would be whether or not the fires are under control/extinguished by Sunday - its a question of smoke inhalation for cyclists and access to flash points by emergency services. The latest and greatest threat at the moment would probably be the Cape Point fire. Hackster 1
lerouc Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 http://www.bicycling.co.za/race-news/cycle-tour-on-or-not/
Rifi Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Friend of mine just went through Noordhoek and the following signage was erected: Cycle TourCity/Noordhoek(via Ou Kaapse Weg)06h45 15h30Sun 8 March So i take it it is OKW M3 to finish... Edited March 4, 2015 by Rifi Capricorn 1
dirtypot Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Friend of mine just went through Noordhoek and the following signage was erected: Cycle TourCity/Noordhoek(via Ou Kaapse Weg)06h45 15h30Sun 8 March So i take it it is OKW M3 to finish... Or they're just covering themselves... Just in case
Rifi Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 and looking outside the office, these guys are very busy with the start line scaffolding.... Question: What about the stands at the expo? Are they not suppose to be preparing today already? Is that happening?
DoubleDee Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Those signs have been up for a couple of weeks, standard for OKW to be closed for the tour! Nothing new!The biggest problem is entry and exit for emergency vehicles as having Main Road, Ou Kaapse and Chappies closed could be a disaster with 35000 cyclists on the road!
lerouc Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 and looking outside the office, these guys are very busy with the start line scaffolding.... Question: What about the stands at the expo? Are they not suppose to be preparing today already? Is that happening? Saw photos last night on FB of guys building their stands for the expo. Rifi and Mongoose! 2
Cat2forLife Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 and looking outside the office, these guys are very busy with the start line scaffolding.... Question: What about the stands at the expo? Are they not suppose to be preparing today already? Is that happening? Yeah they've all been setting up since Monday.
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