barrykm Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 Hmmm...evil-looking spike towards the end of the 70km route profile
Joe Low Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 If you're going then best to book accommodation now. I tried 5 places just now before finding something 5 or 6kms out of town - last year it was 15kms away so I'm getting better.
Nettie R Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 Anybody know what the 70 kilometer route looks like? See the profile but no route. Want to see if I can convince Mrs Batty to do the 70 kilometers. They say it's a circular route, different from last year's out-and-back 100km. We were only a handful of riders on the 100km last year, most cyclists were on their own the whole race, the start time is not good (+-10h00) and you sit on your own the whole day waiting for your friends to finish the 175km.
scotty Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 If your'e looking at using the site below for accomodation save your time, they request you book through them but never come back. http://www.limpopohappenings.co.za/louistrichardtaccommodation.htm scotty2008-04-16 06:50:49
Cheetah Posted April 16, 2008 Author Posted April 16, 2008 For any accomodation contact 082 957 0102 (Willie Botha) or 082 897 3947 (Sandy van Niekerk). They are officially reponsible for this
Bateleur1 Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 10:15 Start time for the 70 km. That is pretty k@k. THink she will then most propably not do it and just tag along as a support vehicle for us on the 175 km. Noticed that accomodation is a problem ... n big problem. But might have something organised. Cheetah. If you say that Willie and Sandy is officially responsible for accomodation, what does that mean? Would they actually be able to find you someting or would they just provide a list of places with accomodation?
The Guy in Pink Posted April 16, 2008 Posted April 16, 2008 Anybody know what the 70 kilometer route looks like? See the profile but no route. Want to see if I can convince Mrs Batty to do the 70 kilometers. This is one of my reqular training routes, my wife did it with friends a week ago again.From the middle of town its out in a southely direction past the graveyard and sewerage works and then out towards Sintimule and Kathama. The First 33km is flat with long 5km drags (not climbs), and 9 days out of 10 with a tailwind. After about 33km the route rejoins the Vivo Road 12km from the finish of stage 3.The first 3km on the Vivo Road are downhill to the railway line . As you know from then the road starts to become undulating and at 8 km from the finish goes over Otto's Hoogte.
Cheetah Posted April 16, 2008 Author Posted April 16, 2008 Willie and Sandy will get you accomodation. Please pm me if there are still problems with this.
2 X 2 Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 1hill, try the Louis Trichardt lodge. They are opposite the start. Sorry I don't know their nr
scotty Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Louis Trichardt Lodge number is 015 516 2222., Zebra Inn is also close by 084 941 3888
Wonder Woman Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Hmmm....now how am I going to get hubby to let me do this one as well???
1hill@aTime Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 ok room booked, there's still place available at the boarding school, see you all there
Spinnekop Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 Boarding school is the BEST with 5 food. This year however we will be staying with friends a bit closer to town......in a place with THICK walls!!!!!
1hill@aTime Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 how far is the boarding school from the start spinnekop? thick walls, doesnt the boarding school have walls?
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