HOEKVLAG Posted May 19, 2016 Share I wasn't there but I understand it was a large group that started before/behind Batch C(?) They neither had the technical skills nor the trail etiquette not to create a big cluster%$ck of a bottleneck on the downhill. I can only imagine the frustration of racing day 1 to get a good seeding on day 2 only to be be held up by a group of golfers who are not even doing the full race. So your simple solution would not have helped, but the good thing is that Farmer Glen seems to learn from little mishaps like this and not repeat them.Best description of the problem I've seen since last year, but as was said it was addressed and nobody had any issues with them this year. Generally the "give a gap and ride smooth" approach works well if you cannot pass, but I've been into the valley behind an old Oom and Tannie (literally!) that stopped and walked through all the switchbacks in Nick's Pass - without allowing anybody to pass them. Eventually there was quite a line of riders bunched up behind them and they spoiled it for a lot of guys. This year I had a really strong partner and we went into the singletrack at the front of our bunch (B). We could hammer it into the valley and at some stage it felt like we were the only ones riding the Sani as we didn't see anybody except for the spectators for kilometers. This for me was pure bliss as for the first time the trails came to life - and it was AWESOME! In SA we are spoiled with some outstanding stage races and the Sani is definitely right up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted May 19, 2016 Share http://youtu.be/1ucyiAhBxE4 Small video I made about my trip to Sani. Not very well made but gives some idea I think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeltyd Posted May 19, 2016 Share Small video I made about my trip to Sani. Not very well made but gives some idea I think. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkGreat video - enjoyed watching it! (We're the tandem on day3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 19, 2016 Share http://youtu.be/1ucyiAhBxE4 Small video I made about my trip to Sani. Not very well made but gives some idea I think. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhy can't I see your video, it says video not available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted May 19, 2016 Share Why can't I see your video, it says video not available? Probably not made available to view on mobile devices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Small video I made about my trip to Sani. Not very well made but gives some idea I think. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cool vid, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted May 19, 2016 Share Why can't I see your video, it says video not available?No idea. Some people seem to be able to see it and others not. Maybe there is a setting i need to change?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted May 19, 2016 Share Great video - enjoyed watching it! (We're the tandem on day3) Cool vid, thanks for sharing. +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted May 19, 2016 Share It seems to be because it has copyrighted music, therefore can't be played on some devices. I will remove the music and try again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted May 19, 2016 Share http://youtu.be/1ucyiAhBxE4 Small video I made about my trip to Sani. Not very well made but gives some idea I think. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkVery cool video!! Enjoyed it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 19, 2016 Share No idea. Some people seem to be able to see it and others not. Maybe there is a setting i need to change??I even tried YouTube to watch the video, but it was still unavailable. And I really want and need to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDL Posted May 19, 2016 Share I even tried YouTube to watch the video, but it was still unavailable. And I really want and need to see it.Try it on a computer. I hope you're not disappointed after all this stress. Lol. YouTube still editing to remove the copyrighted songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted May 19, 2016 Share One word: "twin-ply". Huh !! Twin-ply toilet roll in the toilets. Didn't expect it and was a pleasant surprise, especially after a long day in the saddle. Sorry to be abstract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted May 20, 2016 Share Twin-ply toilet roll in the toilets. Didn't expect it and was a pleasant surprise, especially after a long day in the saddle. Sorry to be abstract. Really thought you were gonna complain that there was'nt 2-ply in the toilets.. Glad that there were. Hey, we did not have 2-ply during the J2C, and we paid a hell of a lot more than you okes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 20, 2016 Share No idea. Some people seem to be able to see it and others not. Maybe there is a setting i need to change??Watched it on computer on YouTube, great, looks like a lekker adventure. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleatsnCleavage Posted May 20, 2016 Share I have done 4 w2w. Trust me, once you have 3 bags you have enough. Just dump all your stuff inside your sleeping bag and be on your way. Works just as well.Our house does NOT need more bags! More clothes, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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