Dee1 Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 What were the reasons given? I suspect the full road closure at Tshwane Classic may have trumped them.From the organisers:Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, and for the safely of our cyclists on the road, the WILRO LIONS CYCLE CHALLENGE has been postponed to the New Year.We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused, and trust that you will support our bigger and better race next year, on a date soon to be announced.
Dee1 Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 I see I have now been refunded. Diamond Rush it will need to be.
DC-Diesel Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Kind of glad it was postponed. I really like this event, but did not enter this year because it's so close to the 947. Was very disappointed when it was moved from Aug/Sep to Nov. The changing weather is part of the character of this race. A hard ride, but ultimately very rewarding.
shaper Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Sad to see it cancelled but with many doing the Tshwane race this weekend am sure that played a big part with regard to numbers. I also hope they look at rescheduling to Aug/Sept when the weekends are not so congested in run up to the 94.7. Always enjoyed this race, even with the wind. Hope it does not die for good.
hilton_ Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Agree on a move back to Aug/Sept (original date for 2017 was 20 Aug).Only one race in GP in each of those months.Alternatively, a move to March/April, seeing as there are a few big gaps in the calendar there as well...
Long Wheel Base Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Kind of glad it was postponed. I really like this event, but did not enter this year because it's so close to the 947. Was very disappointed when it was moved from Aug/Sep to Nov. The changing weather is part of the character of this race. A hard ride, but ultimately very rewarding.Why does that steer you away? Tapering?
DC-Diesel Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Why does that steer you away? Tapering? Going to be doing the 947 of a tandem this year with my wife. So my efforts have been aligned with getting her ready and myself "tandem" fit. Riding a single in a race now will mess around with that prep a little.
Long Wheel Base Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Going to be doing the 947 of a tandem this year with my wife. So my efforts have been aligned with getting her ready and myself "tandem" fit. Riding a single in a race now will mess around with that prep a little.Do the race on the tandem. Are you racing tshwane this Sunday? The more you race the fitter you get. Tshwane is ideal for 947 prep as its a similar distance and climbing.
DC-Diesel Posted November 2, 2017 Posted November 2, 2017 Do the race on the tandem. Are you racing tshwane this Sunday? The more you race the fitter you get. Tshwane is ideal for 947 prep as its a similar distance and climbing. That would have been ideal. Unfortunately have other commitments this weekend. We know we're good for the distance and TITS. Did a ride from B/Burg to Suikerbosrand, short loop and then back.Will be doing the 947 in tourist mode, so we know we're good.Will leave the racing to those that that really want to.
agilwolf Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 I see this is back on; 15 Apr... http://www.cycleevents.co.za/road-events/17354/
CharlesZ Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 I see this is back on; 15 Apr... http://www.cycleevents.co.za/road-events/17354/yes, same weekend as Double 90 - Maluti
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