Skubarra Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Event DetailsEvent Date2015-09-06Distances55 kmEvent starting times08h00Prize giving/cut off12h00VenuePaul Greyling School, Fish HoekOrganizersPedal Power AssociationEmailinfo@pedalpower.org.zaEnquiries Phone Number:(021) 671-6340Entries close2015-09-04The 2015 Tour de Worcester has been cancelled due to road works in and around Worcester, but will be back on the calendar in 2016. The PPA has, however, organised a funride in its place to kick off the Spring funride season.ROUTE DESCRIPTION55 km: From the school in Fish Hoek, cyclists will head out on Main Road, turning right at the Fish Hoek circle to pedal along the M65 (Kommetjie road) and into Kommetjie, where the first climb of the day up Slangkop awaits. After Slangkop, there will be a bit of a breather through Misty Cliffs and Scarborough before turning right at the back of Red Hill. Pedal up the long drag past the entrance to Cape Point to recover a bit on the undulating section through Millers Point and Simonstown. Then it’s left up the big climb of the day: Red Hill. Remember to look at the great views from the top - perhaps you can even spot some whales. At the top of Red Hill, the route turns back down through Da Gama Park and left onto the main road. Participants will then turn left at the Glencairn traffic lights for the final climb up Black Hill to finish at the top of the hill. There will be a 5 km neutral zone back to the venue.This may not be a very long ride, but the hills will make it a tough workout if you decide to ride the hills hard. If not, take it easy and enjoy the stunning scenery and a nice day out with other cyclists – why not pedal to and from the start to add distance?DIRECTIONS TO VENUEFrom Cape Town: Take the M3 from town all the way to end of Free Way at Westlake. Turn left onto Steenberg Road and go to main Road traffic lights. Turn right to Muizenberg going over Boyes Drive or use Main Road to Fish Hoek. Turn right after the Clovelly traffic lights into Banks Road and proceed to the school fields parking area.If coming over Ou Kaapse Weg, turn left at the Sun Valley / Kommetjie Road four-way traffic intersection towards Fish Hoek and turn left onto first avenue or Main Road and follow the signs to the school. GPS Coordinates: S34.132017, E18.431733.NOTES Children u/15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Half-price fee for all children u/18. We regret that, due to all the climbs, no children u/12 can participate in the event.Remember to collect your new PPA funride number prior to the event, or allow extra time to do so at the event.No helmet, no ride. No transponder, no time – PPA pays for its members to be electronically timed by Racetec and PPA members will start in the seeded batches ahead of non-members. Non-members will not be timed.
Maniax Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 https://www.strava.com/routes/3242068 I think I am right. Just not sure about the Da Gama bit. 1000m over 55km. nice.
Skubarra Posted September 3, 2015 Author Posted September 3, 2015 1000m over 55km. nice. That's a lot of climbing for 50km!
Karman de Lange Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 did same thing,but km's don't much unless you don't go via da gama https://www.strava.com/routes/3242250 https://www.strava.com/routes/3242068 I think I am right. Just not sure about the Da Gama bit. 1000m over 55km. nice. I got same, 58km, .. not sure how they getting 55
'Dale Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 If it's windy and gusty, it'll be threshold all da way ????
Maniax Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 did same thing,but km's don't much unless you don't go via da gama https://www.strava.com/routes/3242250 I got same, 58km, .. not sure how they getting 55I see yours does the loop through da gama. Mine takes a right turn and comes down past the pebbles place (not sure what its called) Yep. Not so sure about the 55km.
Maniax Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 If it's windy and gusty, it'll be threshold all da way At least it will hopefully blow us up Blackhill. That hill will take a few numbers at the end.
Maniax Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 That's a lot of climbing for 50km! yep. time for the climbers to have some fun.
Rouxenator Posted September 3, 2015 Posted September 3, 2015 Might be there if Backsberg goes easy in me. I believe this is the same route as the Journey for Sight ride that took place in January? https://www.strava.com/activities/242547133
Maniax Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I picked up my number today. I got seeded into H compared to last year's N Sunday is gonna hurt.
DJR Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I'll be there Sunday, red in the face, huffing & puffing and cursing the hills and all the extra helpings of winter pudding! I suppose, it will be a good way to start Spring
'Dale Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Well, that hurt ????God switched on his turbine fans on from 10ish, making it tougher for the back markers
Hilton. Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Wow, that did hurt indeed. What group did you start in 'Dale? I was seeded in B, but (wisely) decided to drop back to C-D combined. Which wasn't a cakewalk either, I can tell you!Black Hill hurt like crazy
'Dale Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Wow, that did hurt indeed. What group did you start in 'Dale? I was seeded in B, but (wisely) decided to drop back to C-D combined. Which wasn't a cakewalk either, I can tell you!Black Hill hurt like crazy I'm in BFor Breakaway No breakaway moves todayJust heard that the break took glory in A bunch - what an effort.
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