ASG Posted September 16, 2015 Author Posted September 16, 2015 As an amateur wanting to do 1st road stage race which cat to enter? Sub vet 30+ (I am 38) or what is the criteria for seeded bunch A and B? Sorry if it was mentioned beforeHi Jaco, I am going to forward your query to the events guys to answer - please stand by on this one
ASG Posted September 16, 2015 Author Posted September 16, 2015 What do you guys think of the amateur team competition format of the Tour of Good Hope - please, we would like to hear your feedback... https://www.asgevents.co.za/tourofgoodhope/amateur.html
ASG Posted September 16, 2015 Author Posted September 16, 2015 Shap. They'll have to be individuals then but will struggle to fill my team of 8.This was changed - official notice due soon (website updated) - mixed teams will be allowed but will (for the 2016 event) compete in the open (previously mens) category. From 2017 we'll look to introduce a formal mixed category. Will be fantastic to welcome more of the ladies to the event in 2016.
Pure Savage Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 What do you guys think of the amateur team competition format of the Tour of Good Hope - please, we would like to hear your feedback... https://www.asgevents.co.za/tourofgoodhope/amateur.htmlWe have entered and we are very excited!! Entered our shirt design. Cannot wait to put patch in the pain cave!
Cargyrl Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 When will the Tour of Good Hope become an official UCI race? Now that would be interesting indeed ...
HABA Posted September 17, 2015 Posted September 17, 2015 Hopefully by saying a few words I'll be adding some value to the true history of the Tour de Boland. 1. The Boland area, in the 1900's, used to have their own Boland Cycling Union (BCU).Somehow BCU stopped existing and was taken up by Western Province Cycling Union.2. In 2002, under leadership of Japie Green from Paarl, the previous South African Cycling Association (SACA - the previous "Black" Cycling Body) President, a new BCU was established. Thus, BCU once again became a cycling union in its own right affiliated to the current Cycling SA.3. The Tour de Boland was then initiated as a BCU event, and never belonged to any Individual/Events Company/Sponsor.4. With the current provincial borders, somehow BCU became part of the Western Cape. The traditional BCU now operates as Winelands Cycling.5. According to my knowledge, seeing that I was one of the founding members who steered the establishment of BCU under leadership of the late Japie Green, this event never belonged to anyone, but to the Cycling Community in the Boland area.6. Sadly, the "Boland People" lost what was a true Boland initiative.7. Or, I hope it's not the case, seeing that development of the youth by investing the proceeds from events like the Boland Tour was always and still is one of the few ways of doing talent development.8. Finally, I truly hope our youth benefit from this.If your guys from the Western Cape could only ride like you can complain ..............!
kosmonooit Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 cant help thinking of ... http://shop.africandope.co.za/img/p/50-92-large.jpg
ASG Posted September 18, 2015 Author Posted September 18, 2015 When will the Tour of Good Hope become an official UCI race? Now that would be interesting indeed ...Stand by
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ASG Posted September 18, 2015 Author Posted September 18, 2015 Check out the Grumpy Old Men category for Tour of Good Hope 2016: https://www.asgevents.co.za/tourofgoodhope/grumpyMenCategory.html
Omar Posted September 18, 2015 Posted September 18, 2015 Hopefully by saying a few words I'll be adding some value to the true history of the Tour de Boland. 1. The Boland area, in the 1900's, used to have their own Boland Cycling Union (BCU).Somehow BCU stopped existing and was taken up by Western Province Cycling Union.2. In 2002, under leadership of Japie Green from Paarl, the previous South African Cycling Association (SACA - the previous "Black" Cycling Body) President, a new BCU was established. Thus, BCU once again became a cycling union in its own right affiliated to the current Cycling SA.3. The Tour de Boland was then initiated as a BCU event, and never belonged to any Individual/Events Company/Sponsor.4. With the current provincial borders, somehow BCU became part of the Western Cape. The traditional BCU now operates as Winelands Cycling.5. According to my knowledge, seeing that I was one of the founding members who steered the establishment of BCU under leadership of the late Japie Green, this event never belonged to anyone, but to the Cycling Community in the Boland area.6. Sadly, the "Boland People" lost what was a true Boland initiative.7. Or, I hope it's not the case, seeing that development of the youth by investing the proceeds from events like the Boland Tour was always and still is one of the few ways of doing talent development.8. Finally, I truly hope our youth benefit from this.the BCU was and is dysfunctional.periodthe Tour of Boland still exists - call the Lemmers it belongs to them
Jaco-fiets Posted September 19, 2015 Posted September 19, 2015 Hi Jaco, I am going to forward your query to the events guys to answer - please stand by on this one Any news on this? Surely you must know what or who enters seeded group A and B?
ASG Posted September 19, 2015 Author Posted September 19, 2015 Any news on this? Surely you must know what or who enters seeded group A and B?Hi Jaco, My mistake - Wynand sent me below response on Thursday already! Feel free to mail him on wynand@asgworld.co.za if you need more info. Hi Jaco If you have a normal CSA annual license then you have to enter in open/seeded – or you can get a few buddies together and enter as an amateur team of eight in this category. The licensed elite, 30+, 40+ and 50+ Veterans categories are for riders with full CSA racing licenses. Regards Wynand
ASG Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 Official Tour of Good Hope T-shirt collection will be announced soon - sneak preview of one of the designs attached Visit the Tour of Good Hope website for updates - www.tourofgoodhope.co.za
Bianchisti Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Any teams here looking for a rider? Should be more interesting this way.
Patchelicious Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 Any teams here looking for a rider? Should be more interesting this way.It is, the team dynamic was by far the best part of the race last year.
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