CTJ Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Does anybody know of the Mangaung classic in Bloemfontein is still happening on the 1st of November 2015?This race is indicated on the Argus cycle tour website as a seeding race, but I'm battling to find any more info on the net. Any info will be appreciated!!!
fanievb Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 PPA was involved in the organising last year, maybe they'll know?
hboli4 Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Mangaung pulled out as title sponsor last year and the PPA got involved to keep it alive. It is listed on the Free State Cycling Calender as well but unfortunately no further info available. As Fanie suggested your best bet might be to contact PPA or fscycling might be able to assist. http://www.fscycling.co.za/
fanievb Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 Mangaung pulled out as title sponsor last year and the PPA got involved to keep it alive. It is listed on the Free State Cycling Calender as well but unfortunately no further info available. As Fanie suggested your best bet might be to contact PPA or fscycling might be able to assist. http://www.fscycling.co.za/ didn't OFM pull out
hboli4 Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 didn't OFM pull out It was initially the OFM Classic, then I think it was the Mangaung OFM Classic for one year and when OFM pulled out it was the Mangaung Classic. Think this was just for one year though. But don't quote me on this, not 100% sure.
fanievb Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 It was initially the OFM Classic, then I think it was the Mangaung OFM Classic for one year and when OFM pulled out it was the Mangaung Classic. Think this was just for one year though. But don't quote me on this, not 100% sure. OFM Classic since foreverPick & Pay OFM Classic until 2006 (I think)MTN OFM Classic until 2012 (I think)Mangaung OFM Classic 2013Mangaung Classic 2014
HdB Posted August 25, 2015 Posted August 25, 2015 Looks like it is on:http://www.cycleevents.co.za/road-events/ppa-mangaung-cycle-tour-2015/ Starts at Grey, route is completely different, not sure about some of the areas it looks like it might pass through.
pe3nguin Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Looks pretty flat and fast. Let's have some fun.
HdB Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 I've created the route on Endomondo, at least as accurately as I can guess in places from the JPG: https://www.endomondo.com/routes/589610986 I've zipped and attached the GPX file as well, I hope that is allowed.PPA Mangaung Cycle Tour 2015.zip
pe3nguin Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 I've created the route on Endomondo, Thanks dude!
HdB Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 I see online entries have been extended until Sunday.Gives me time to try and test if I would survive it, or if my knee niggle delayed my training too much. Darn this age thing!
pe3nguin Posted October 20, 2015 Posted October 20, 2015 I see online entries have been extended until Sunday.Gives me time to try and test if I would survive it, or if my knee niggle delayed my training too much. Darn this age thing!Just give it a bash regardless
HdB Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Decided to enter last night, about 10 minutes before entries closed. My knee gave me no issues during this Saturday's 45km MTB event, nor last night's 44km on the trainer, so at least that shouldn't get the better of me next Sunday.
CTJ Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 Hi Hubbers! Doing my first Mangaung Cycle challenge this weekend! Not from Bloem so I have no idea what to expect from the route....Any advice / inside info will be much appreciated!! Also how big is the field normally? Is a 2h45 a realistic target? I normally challenge a sub 3 on races with much more climbing. Thanks!!
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