[Event] Tour Of Good Hope 2017

[Pure Savage]

Ja ^&*% knows what CSA spent 10 hours doing after they got the results from Racetec. Can't imagine it can be that difficult to come up with an provisional starting schedule and tweak it later if really necessary.

 

Maybe they had to type out all their SMS's on their 3310?

[Dirt-junkie]

Today my husband (Open category) and at least one other from Johanesburg were kicked out of the race at the start line of the time trail after riding stage 1.  The reason given - "can't ride with disc brakes, those are the rules".   This was not made clear anywhere on the website. The  bicycle he is riding came stock standard with disc brakes and he has ridden 2 previous tours with the same bike. Personally i think the information should have been highlighted and not assumed.R5000 and 5 months of training for this event down the tubes.  There are just way too many rules and regulations and politics  governing sport for it to be fun for the amateur anymore.

[Iwan Kemp]

Today my husband (Open category) and at least one other from Johanesburg were kicked out of the race at the start line of the time trail after riding stage 1.  The reason given - "can't ride with disc brakes, those are the rules".   This was not made clear anywhere on the website. The  bicycle he is riding came stock standard with disc brakes and he has ridden 2 previous tours with the same bike. Personally i think the information should have been highlighted and not assumed.R5000 and 5 months of training for this event down the tubes.  There are just way too many rules and regulations and politics  governing sport for it to be fun for the amateur anymore.

 

 

I feel you! I would however recommend he checks future CSA sanctioned event's T's&C's as they fall under UCI rules and at the moment discs on road bikes are a no-go.

 

I wouldn't blame the events, rather the industry that has been a bit arse about face with new tech and implementing them.

 

Much like manufacturers selling MTB's to the masses that come std with wheels that have a 85kg weight limit. No sense made there. 

[Mongoose!]

Today my husband (Open category) and at least one other from Johanesburg were kicked out of the race at the start line of the time trail after riding stage 1. The reason given - "can't ride with disc brakes, those are the rules". This was not made clear anywhere on the website. The bicycle he is riding came stock standard with disc brakes and he has ridden 2 previous tours with the same bike. Personally i think the information should have been highlighted and not assumed.R5000 and 5 months of training for this event down the tubes. There are just way too many rules and regulations and politics governing sport for it to be fun for the amateur anymore.

So will thus be for the Ctct Argus also? Or is the entrance money from all the mtb's needed?

Edited March 7, 2017 by Mongoose!

[City Cycling Athletic Club]

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i dont agree with Wynand de Villiers - the safety of the riders is the responsibility of the organisers/safety officer - the team manager is only allowed to drive behind 1 team rider - what about the other 3 or 4 riders in the team - they aren't allowed to have back up. that lane should have been 'coned' off for a 100 metres before the turn. there  was another close call at the middle turn where the new Slent road is under construction. a rider caught up with a truck that passed him and they took the turn together (not clever). riders will do anything to maintain a top 10 placing.

[Mongoose!]

Was that a turn? If so,where were the cones and race marshals?

If I remember correctly the race organisers also messed up last year with some issues and also tried to shift the blame to the riders...

['Dale]

Yes, it's a turn or corner to the L

And the rider was gonna cross a lane to get there

Obviously to get the best racing line

 

Again, he is very fortunate

Edited March 7, 2017 by 'Dale

[Patchelicious]

Timing issues again?

Wynand not taking responsibility again?

 

I'm sorry that all those people who trained for this again, paid huge entries with their hard earned cash again, look leave from work again, are being let down by the organizers again!

[Patchelicious]

I feel you! I would however recommend he checks future CSA sanctioned event's T's&C's as they fall under UCI rules and at the moment discs on road bikes are a no-go.

 

I wouldn't blame the events, rather the industry that has been a bit arse about face with new tech and implementing them.

 

Much like manufacturers selling MTB's to the masses that come std with wheels that have a 85kg weight limit. No sense made there.

ASG can't claim UCI status and rules only when it suits them. Edited March 7, 2017 by Patchelicious

[andydude]

Timing issues again?

Wynand not taking responsibility again?

 

I'm sorry that all those people who trained for this again, paid huge entries with their hard earned cash again, look leave from work again, are being let down by the organizers again!

Checked VA now and it seems to be a mess? Or just not sorted?

['Dale]

Timing issues again?

Wynand not taking responsibility again?

 

I'm sorry that all those people who trained for this again, paid huge entries with their hard earned cash again, look leave from work again, are being let down by the organizers again!

Not looking good hey

Tch! ????

[Pure Savage]

So CSA slapped du ploy with a R1300 fine for his stunt today and posting it on social media. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

 

 

 

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[Skubarra]

So CSA slapped du ploy with a R1300 fine for his stunt today and posting it on social media. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

 

 

 

 

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Think its mostly for the social media thing? Very pedantric! Not sure what they are trying to achieve?

 

Regarding the incident. Not sure the rider was within the rules nor did he really need to ride in the right hand lane. Understandable that the truck would not have expected him to suddenly swerve left.

 

Watching that video again Im just really really relieved whe are not doing a RIP thread.

[milky4130]

i dont agree with Wynand de Villiers - the safety of the riders is the responsibility of the organisers/safety officer - the team manager is only allowed to drive behind 1 team rider - what about the other 3 or 4 riders in the team - they aren't allowed to have back up. that lane should have been 'coned' off for a 100 metres before the turn. there was another close call at the middle turn where the new Slent road is under construction. a rider caught up with a truck that passed him and they took the turn together (not clever). riders will do anything to maintain a top 10 placing.

this was coned off by the time VA came through about 30 mins later but it should've been done in the first place. Edited March 8, 2017 by milky4130

[Gen]

this was coned off by the time VA came through about 30 mins later but it should've been done in the first place.

They are like the UCI.. act after incidents instead of avoiding incidents in the first place, and always punish riders for making them look bad.

 

 

If it was a bigger name they would've had a different story

 

CSA and the organisers favour certain riders above others.. had it been eg..Sauser it would've been a very different story

Edited March 8, 2017 by Gen

[Pure Savage]

Think its mostly for the social media thing? Very pedantric! Not sure what they are trying to achieve?

 

Regarding the incident. Not sure the rider was within the rules nor did he really need to ride in the right hand lane. Understandable that the truck would not have expected him to suddenly swerve left.

 

Watching that video again Im just really really relieved whe are not doing a RIP thread.

Good luck today!!