Chatman Posted November 28, 2015 Share Hey guys. I see the CX scene is picking up in SA. I've been to a UCI CX event at it's a lot of fun for spectators and all... Was wondering if there is enough interest / demand in SA for this type of event? Cheers Rotiringer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted November 29, 2015 Share Will join if it is in Gauteng area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJG Posted November 29, 2015 Share I did a race earlier this year, mostly forestry road and then some steep semi technical single track in-between, everyone was on mountain bikes except a dutch girl on a CX bike. She came 6th out of about 120 cyclists and ran the last 5km's of race after she had broken her derailleur hanger. She was really fast on the jeep track and them of course slower on the technical bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ruinaard Posted November 29, 2015 Share Was thinking about this on my ride this morning. I am sure there would be some gravel roads in the cradle that could be added to a nice loop for some fun. Chatman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barend de Arend Posted November 29, 2015 Share Lapped races (track, criteriums, cx, xco), are in general better for spectators and TV, but somehow struggle in SA. Lapped races aren't mass-start, by necessity. UCI CX has rules about the course length and types and amounts of barriers. If you want a UCI CX, you'll need to read the rules. If you just want CX-like, decide if you want gravel-like (CX bikes on a short MTB course), or XCO-like (laps with specific obstacles), and then get a venue. I reckon a XCO-like venue using the chicken runs and a mandatory portage strip might be a good start. Get some decent signage up, so competitors can make an informed ride/run choice. A proper CX day has a few hours of practice, then split men/woman/age and go for it. I'd like to do a CX/XCO-like race when I'm healthy again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted November 29, 2015 Share I've been watching the European season over the last few years, really enjoy it. Yet to attend a live event, but here's what I think its about: - WInter Sport- Family atmosphere- Urban setting with paid entrance- Decent beer and fritte on tap- Party tent preferably with Belgian Techno pumping There are a few parks here in Jhb which I think would be suitable venues It would take years to build a scene here, the Braamies bunch (Hunter?) have had some CX thing going in the past, that's a start. Think we need to get some of the local roadies / mtb'ers interested, so at least there would be some 'names' to pull people. So if anyone wants to get an event together, I will do the party tent Keep tabs on Pete Geyer @cyclingfans for news on live streams Edited November 29, 2015 by kosmonooit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chatman Posted November 29, 2015 Share I attended an event a couple of years back in Belgium. It was super fun. In the right spot you could view quite a bit and the riders did not hold back. Lot's of close calls, awesome overtaking and tumbles in the sand or mud. A venue like a school or a university would be ideal because you need a combination off-road and on-road/tar sections. Without some road/tar sections it's not the same. And carbon MTB bike would be fine. And every section of the route is at least 3m wide so overtaking is always a possibility. I'm not sure how small - mid-size cycling events break-even but I'm sure with ~100 entries, some cheap entry tickets, food and beer and advertising it can work??? The off-road section that runs along the cradle would be a fun route to try a bike on. You could hop back onto the tar if it gets too technical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 29, 2015 Share It will need to be more of a social event for the whole family. Loads of beer,frites and waffles Edited November 29, 2015 by gummibear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted November 29, 2015 Share I think it has to be proper cross bikes - bit of an investment though, or excuse for another bike? Did you see Tim Johnson's latest toy? http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2014/09/19-659x440.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 29, 2015 Share I think it has to be proper cross bikes - bit of an investment though, or excuse for another bike? Did you see Tim Johnson's latest toy? http://cdn.velonews.competitor.com/files/2014/09/19-659x440.jpgFor UCI events but i've done a few social CX's on my mtb. Raf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Keeping an eye on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samson99 Posted November 30, 2015 Share super keen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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