Pure Savage Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Event Name: 2016 Bestmed Jock TourWhen: 15 July 2016 - 17 July 2016Where: Nelspruit, MpumulangaCategory: RoadThe 2016 3-day, 3-stage Jock Tour Presented by Rudy Project, covers a distance of 304KM and a daunting 7200 metres of vertical ascent. The existing one-day Jock, which is an official premier seeding event for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, keeps its name as the Bestmed Jock Classique while its 3-day big brother is known as the Bestmed Jock Tour. The Bestmed Jock Tour Presented by Rudy Project, which takes place from 15-17 July, is not a challenge for the average rider. It constitutes the first event in South Africa which is mirrored on the Classic European Alpine road race stage races, such as the Haute Route. There is no tougher 3-day challenge on a road bike anywhere else on the African continent. Stage 1: Friday 15 JulyStart: 13h00 Individual Time Trial; Nelspruit to Kaapsehoop;Distance: 26.93km; Total ascent: 1200mThe first stage is a 26.93km hill climb time trial from Nelspruit to Kaapsehoop. Although only 26.93km in length, the course rises by 1200 metres between Nelspruit and Kaapmuiden. Stage 2: Saturday 16 JulyStart: 07h30 Nelspruit to White River via the Kruger Airport Road/Sabie and back to Nelspruit;Distance: 140km; Total ascent: 2900mThe second stage is the existing 140km Jock Classique route, which Jock Tour riders will have to complete in one go, without the luxury of the breakfast and lunch stops which the Classique riders have at White River and Sabie respectively.This stage takes riders from Nelspruit out on the N4 towards Sabie, before turning right onto the Brondal road onto White River. From White River riders take on the road to Sabie and then back onto Nelspruit. This stage offers 2900 metres of climbing. The notable climbs on this stage are Heidel Eggs, Spitskop and the Long Tom Pass. Stage 3: Sunday 17 JulyStart: 06h30 Nelspruit to Kaapmuiden via Boulders/Barberton and back to NelspruitDistance: 138km; Total ascent: 3100mStage 3 takes place over 136km on the traditional Jock Classique route, starting in Nelspruit, going out on the N4 towards Komatipoort before turning right into the Boulders reserve for the back-breaking Boulders ascent and onto Kaapmuiden. From Kaapmuiden the Tour takes on the undulating road to Barberton and then onto Nelspruit, with Hilltop constituting the final climb of the Tour before riders drop down into Nelspruit to finish back at the Mbombela Stadium.The total rise on the final stage is 3100 metres.Go to Event Page
Pure Savage Posted April 13, 2016 Author Posted April 13, 2016 Could not find a thread about the 2016 one, had a look through the 2015 one. We have an entry and are wondering if there are any other teams from the Hub taking part? Also do you think two H1's will accommodate 8 cyclists plus bikes? (After flying to to the Jozi shore?)
CharlesZ Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 Cant wait for this one again this year. Very tough race but amazing and so worth it
MASVPurple Posted April 13, 2016 Posted April 13, 2016 would love to see if i can do this, guess need to come up with the R4500 Sounds really great
Bianchisti Posted April 14, 2016 Posted April 14, 2016 Still in 2 minds about going this year. Touch and go at the moment.
Underachiever Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Anyone coughing up this year's increase in entry fees to the single day event. I'm really in 2 minds :-(
LOOK695 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Anyone coughing up this year's increase in entry fees to the single day event. I'm really in 2 minds :-(I have entered the single day event????. Hopefully the morning start won't be as cold as last year???? plane^driver 1
plane^driver Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Ive entered the single day. Time to find some good hills to train on!
LOOK695 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Ive entered the single day. Time to find some good hills to train on!And to test some new wheels???? plane^driver 1
Underachiever Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Ive entered the single day. Time to find some good hills to train on!As you know, nothing in Kempton :-) Perhaps up Pomona Rd in a 53x12?
jcza Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Anyone coughing up this year's increase in entry fees to the single day event. I'm really in 2 minds :-( Very tempted to do the single day event. Will decide by tomorrow. 3 day race is too much for my liking. LOOK695 1
LOOK695 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Very tempted to do the single day event. Will decide by tomorrow. 3 day race is too much for my liking. Just do it????????
jcza Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Just do it Panorama pain still too fresh Underachiever 1
Ozzie NL Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 In a momentary lapse of reason have entered the three day event together with my wife. Now there is a relationship tester WR 1.0, Underachiever and LOOK695 3
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