NotSoBigBen Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 The "mercenaries" that has done a few, are training anyway and pick up entries for next-to-nothing are certainly out there. I can't see a first-timer being ready in less than 2 months, unless the plan is to pick up another teams entry closer to the time.A better marketing campaign would have been to launch some sort of competition during this year's event and the winning team gets a free ride next year. We were first timers, were not lying around but definitely not training for an Epic, got an entry exactly 4 weeks before the start. To be fair it was a 'free' entry and we took it with the thinking that we'll give it a go I mean what did we have to lose? If we didn't finish it would be no train smash ...... cat-i, GLuvsMtb, SwissVan and 1 other 4
Bikehub1 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 In all fairness, if you not serious about riding the Epic, why the hell would you enter the competition in the first place. They are targeting professionals that long for that once in a lifetime opportunity. Not all of us can afford to blow 60k on an entry to the race. Start training now! BrandonF_ 1
GLuvsMtb Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 In all fairness, if you not serious about riding the Epic, why the hell would you enter the competition in the first place. They are targeting professionals that long for that once in a lifetime opportunity. Not all of us can afford to blow 60k on an entry to the race. Start training now!Professionals have nutrition sponsors, and good ones get invited to ride. No sir, this competition is aimed at the over achiever Headboy/girl / CEO type that ling for bragging rights.
Bikehub1 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Again, point is, if you not serious about riding the Epic, why the hell would you enter the competition in the first place.
Blackheart Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 awesome..so you get 5/6 weeks notice that you're going to be racing?!I wonder what USN product they can supply that will substitute for 3 months of base prep?Errr....Any of them from what i've read...
SwissVan Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Knowing my luck if i enter this i'll win one..and then what...a winter of endurance training in zero temps and or on the IDT #Nodafick
Shebeen Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Again, point is, if you not serious about riding the Epic, why the hell would you enter the competition in the first place.depends if the prize is transferable or not! imagine these okes winning by mistakehttp://www.towntalk.co.uk/subdomains/lib/image.php/28383_doncaster-gym-xercise4less-bulks-up-in-partnership-with-usn.JPG?image=http://www.doncaster.towntalk.co.uk//images_folder/newsimg/28383_doncaster-gym-xercise4less-bulks-up-in-partnership-with-usn.JPG&domain=.co.uk the other question is- so you win, yay! Do you then go and put an ad out on the classifieds for a partner, and charge them market price?!
SwissVan Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 In all fairness, if you not serious about riding the Epic, why the hell would you enter the competition in the first place. They are targeting professionals that long for that once in a lifetime opportunity. Not all of us can afford to blow 60k on an entry to the race. Start training now! I entered a few years ago as a dare with a friend thinking we would NEEEEVEEER get an entry, well we were one of the "lucky" first 100 when entries opened at 14h00.Luckily the ZAR exchange rate made it a bit more affordable
Matt Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Hi Hubbers, We've just updated the competition dates slightly at the request of the USN & Absa Cape Epic teams, article updated as follows: Competition dates: Thursday 15 October 2015 to Saturday 20 December 2015. Only images shared during these dates will be eligible for entries. Winners of the ABSA Cape Epic team entries to be announced on 24 December 2015.
Zatopek Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 What is the T&C's or where can we found it? (Competition started yesterday) Main question is how is the winner(s) selected? - random selection for hashtag or a panel reviewing photos for quality/'epicness'
Bikehub1 Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 depends if the prize is transferable or not! imagine these okes winning by mistakehttp://www.towntalk.co.uk/subdomains/lib/image.php/28383_doncaster-gym-xercise4less-bulks-up-in-partnership-with-usn.JPG?image=http://www.doncaster.towntalk.co.uk//images_folder/newsimg/28383_doncaster-gym-xercise4less-bulks-up-in-partnership-with-usn.JPG&domain=.co.uk the other question is- so you win, yay! Do you then go and put an ad out on the classifieds for a partner, and charge them market price?!You will need to be registered on the Cape Epic list already. Many people enter every year without partners. There are ads everywhere looking for Cape Epic Partners. It's sponsors like these that make the Epic possible. Enter or don't. Its easy
Zatopek Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 You will need to be registered on the Cape Epic list already. Many people enter every year without partners. There are ads everywhere looking for Cape Epic Partners. It's sponsors like these that make the Epic possible. Enter or don't. Its easy You need to be on a list to win this competition, or on a list to be pulled in as a partner/substitute? T&C's?
SwissVan Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 You need to be on a list to win this competition, or on a list to be pulled in as a partner/substitute? T&C's? 1. You will use USN products during the event2. Zatopek 1
Bikehub1 Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 1. You will use USN products during the event2.T&C'S ABOVE
Zatopek Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks for adding the T&C's Guess me (and a lot of hubbers) are excluded of participating then "5.3 Register / be registered on the official 2016 ABSA Cape Epic waiting list" Then fromhttps://www.cape-epic.com/riders/new-riders/how-to-enter/lottery-applications : "Only unsuccessful lottery applicants can register on the waiting list. Registration for the waiting list closes on 30 June" [The question on how the winner is going to be selected is not important any more]
Skubarra Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Thanks for adding the T&C's Guess me (and a lot of hubbers) are excluded of participating then Seriously Admin / USN ????? That's a crucial bit of information to leave out??? Or are we missing something Expect a bit of a backlash... Edited October 16, 2015 by Skubarra Zatopek and Lexx 2
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