PPA launches exciting new 180 km team challenge in Free State

[Pure Savage]

The Friday? So after the race to the top of the Paarl Monument Hill? I was planning on getting very drunk after the finish, but a babalas race around Chappies on Saturday, "first one to puke wins" sounds like a hoot! If so, I'll make sure I stick to Pink Lips, it comes up easier than normal tequila.

 

See, this kind of in depth training and forethought is why you chinas from up North one step ahead, boet.

[Rouxenator]

I don't mind teams, but making it open to solo riders would get more entries. I for one would love to take part.

[Pure Savage]

I don't mind teams, but making it open to solo riders would get more entries. I for one would love to take part.

 

If you look at the DC which had 220 teams and about 70 on the waiting list, its safe to say they do not need to worry about selling out entries. The team rides are a lekker viab. 

[Tubehunter]

I don't mind teams, but making it open to solo riders would get more entries. I for one would love to take part.

 

Every other race is a solo effort. More than enough of those! These team rides make for some serious fun training in the lead up to the event and on the day itself!

[City Cycling Athletic Club]

Clarens

i think you'r right - ppa goin to spend your money in the free state

[DJR]

The country can definitely do with another team event like the DC, even if they have to do it in the Free State!  Or Gauteng! If the upcountry guys don't jump at it in their hordes, then the PPA can bring it down to the Cape, we'll know what to do with it!.

[Veebee]

i think you'r right - ppa goin to spend your money in the free state

 

if Clarens then its definitely something I would like to do...

[Ghost Rider X]

Is this n mtb or road event?

[Rouxenator]

Is this n mtb or road event?

Probably road. Exclusive to teams...

[Rouxenator]

LOL, if cycling was meant to be a team sport then bikes would look like this.

 

http://www.geocities.ws/rcgilmore3/lovebike.jpg

 

Or for those that see themselves as "racers" 

http://www.esportbike.com/gallery/data/500/Capture5.JPG

Edited February 3, 2016 by Rouxenator

[Supersix EVO]

Heard rumors that it will be held in Clarens - Golden Gate area.

[Tubehunter]

LOL, if cycling was meant to be a team sport then bikes would look like this.

 

http://www.geocities.ws/rcgilmore3/lovebike.jpg

 

Or for those that see themselves as "racers" 

http://www.esportbike.com/gallery/data/500/Capture5.JPG

 

Perhaps you can send your idea to Dimension Data and ask them to put Cavendish, Renshaw, Farrar and Eisel in one of your bus type bikes above! They certainly must have the wrong idea about cycling in a team then!

 

Fortunately there are enough of us amateur bike riders who would like to experience the same type of team dynamics in an event, that the PPA is trying to cater for our needs too!

[fanievb]

 

 

Some good news for roadies. PPA will bring a Double Century event to the Eastern Free State. Date to be confirmed, will be early May or late April 2016. Get your teams ready.

 

eastern free state = clarens/bethlehem and surrounds (the only non-flat areas of the Vrystaat)

Edited February 3, 2016 by fanievb

[Pure Savage]

https://www.strava.com/routes/4070010

 

Just gonna leave that there...

[Rouxenator]

https://www.strava.com/routes/4070010

 

Just gonna leave that there...

Nicely done sir! Considering the weather yesterday that is impressive. 

 

Just add 20km, 1000m climbing and minus 3 hours ride time and you have a TransKaroo 

[milky4130]

Sounds Interesting.