tombeej Posted October 29, 2015 Share This thread has been opened for the people who'll be hopping on the I-Train at the 94.7 Cycle Challenge.A place to discuss all the tactics & techniques needed for bunch riding so that we can help each other reach our target times, our plans for how we're going to get together on the day, race together and have some fun along the way.The main 'I' batch is getting pretty big now, but the riders who've said they're joining the actual I-Team are as follows:1. BarefootDave2. Basil Brush3. bmw1za4. bored_girl5. BouncingBrain6. Cadre7. & 8. Carpet +19. CASSIE197510. Diggers11. Dirt De Vil12. doeffels13 & 14. Cav +115. clivem16. Craig 2617. & 18. Fat Boab +119. eddyr20. Firozfx21. HappyMartin22. hayleyearth23. Lurch24. monkey on a bianchi25. morne160026. Patchelicious27. Prince28. Rob K29. Rob Mortimer30. Ryan's dad31. Sandro32. & 33. shaper +134. ScottC-M35. StevieL36. tombeej37. wernerhp38. Zaskar Edited November 16, 2015 by tombeej pe3nguin and ScottCM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted October 29, 2015 Share Some vids, courtesy of GaryvdM... bmw1za 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch the stalker Posted October 29, 2015 Share This team is growing quickly.Next year the cycle challenge can name this start batch the 'bike hub' batch CASSIE1975 and tombeej 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 29, 2015 Share This thread has been opened for the people who'll be hopping on the I-Train at the 94.7 Cycle Challenge. A place to discuss all the tactics & techniques needed for bunch riding so that we can help each other reach our target times, our plans for how we're going to get together on the day, race together and have some fun along the way. The main 'I' batch is getting pretty big now, but the riders who've said they're joining the actual I-Team are as follows: 1. Basil Brush2. bmw1za3. CASSIE19754. Craig 265. HappyMartin6. hayleyearth7. Lurch8. monkey on a bianchi9. Prince10. Sandro11. ScottC-M12. shaper +113. StevieL14. tombeej Undecided:1. bored_girl2. Catatonic_Joe3. Cav' Best put me on the undecided list, please. I'll have a chat with myself on this Sunday's run..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottCM Posted October 29, 2015 Share I really like the idea using cable ties on the helmet. That way we can do it at home and while making our way to the "rendezvous" we can easily identify anyone else doing likewise. For those whom don't have cable ties let me know and i will bring some with the stickers CASSIE1975 and shaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted October 29, 2015 Share Best put me on the undecided list, please. I'll have a chat with myself on this Sunday's run..... Done Fat Boab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted October 29, 2015 Share I really like the idea using cable ties on the helmet. That way we can do it at home and while making our way to the "rendezvous" we can easily identify anyone else doing likewise. For those whom don't have cable ties let me know and i will bring some with the stickers Agreed, like the idea too. hayleyearth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 29, 2015 Share Don't forget to take photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mortimer Posted October 29, 2015 Share Do I understand correctly .... I am taking over an I batch entry, this will result in a re-seed and re-allocation, but if I ride on the original entry name I remain in I batch Not particularly concerned with an official result and time - I know what I did after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombeej Posted October 29, 2015 Share Do I understand correctly .... I am taking over an I batch entry, this will result in a re-seed and re-allocation, but if I ride on the original entry name I remain in I batch Not particularly concerned with an official result and time - I know what I did after all From what I understand (and I stand to be corrected), it doesn't matter what batch the original entry was for. They will seed you according to your own official seeding index on the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 29, 2015 Share From what I understand (and I stand to be corrected), it doesn't matter what batch the original entry was for. They will seed you according to your own official seeding index on the system. That's how I understand it. Plus if you're reseeded ahead of I, you can start later - no problem. But if you start earlier than your allocated time, you get penalised (I think last year was a 90 min penalty on Racetec?). I don't know if the marshalls would pull you in the start pens - it seemed chaotic enough last year to not be spotted? I think the organisers take a dim view of people riding on someone else's number. I think it relates to the rider info that's 'attached' to the number (next of kin, medical aid etc) as well as, probably, disclaimer issues? If they catch you, I don't know what the penalty is? Anyone? Baaisikilist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mortimer Posted October 29, 2015 Share How do they know I am not the guy doing the number collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Boab Posted October 29, 2015 Share How do they know I am not the guy doing the number collection? For sure, the system is nowhere near water-tight and relies on trust...afaik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted October 29, 2015 Share How do they know I am not the guy doing the number collection? They don't but it's against the rules for reasons mentioned above. Baaisikilist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Mortimer Posted October 29, 2015 Share OK Not a roadie though, so have no seeding, will that mean I will go off right at the back of the field? Baaisikilist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryvdM Posted October 29, 2015 Share From http://www.cyclechallenge.co.za/TermsandConditions 8. No participant MAY sell their number, or allow anyone else to ride under that number. Should a participant be in breach of this, she/he will be immediately disqualified and banned from participating in the Cycle Challenge for 5 years. No protest will be entertained in this regard. A participant may organise a substitution with the Race Office which can be done for a fee of R150.00. The original entry fee will not be refunded. The person who is being substituted will have their number removed from the database and a new number will be allocated. Seeding will be according to the new participant’s individual seeding index. 5 year ban. They seem to take this very seriously! OK Not a roadie though, so have no seeding, will that mean I will go off right at the back of the field? As far as I know, if requested, they do consider MTB race results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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