[Event] Cullinan 2 Tonteldoos MTB Ultra (260km)

[the nerd]

Can you maybe share a short route in this format, which can then be tested on a device.

 

Our probably support drive only have a Edge 500, so need a better solution.

 

G

 

An edge 500 will work fine. 

[EmptyB]

There are currently only 14 entries still available. With 5 months to go, there are enough training time left so don't miss out on this adventure.

14 entries still available? Is that 14 team entries or space left for 14 people?

[Cheese]

That is correct. The riders will receive their route file and the support vehicles will receive another file. Support riders will also receive a map but it is strongly recommended that they also rather use a GPS device to make sure they get to the check-points easily and in time.

Will GPS on Phone(Iphone) be adequate? As I do not have GPS cycling computer that can receive route information.

[JanJan]

Will GPS on Phone(Iphone) be adequate? As I do not have GPS cycling computer that can receive route information.

 

Hey Cheese

 

One of the most useful apps for gravel riding is OSMAND. The iPhone and Android premium versions cost R5.00 - R20.00.

 

The App can be used to access a gpx file from a phone. You are able to save this file, and follow it with only your GPS active. You are able to view this route offline, as Osmand allows downloadable offline maps.

 

However, it displays only the route, and yourself as a marker. You won't get any warnings or notifications when diverting off-route that 'wakes up your locked phone', but will be more than sufficient for this race.

[Pall Catt]

Unfortunately not that simple since support crew are not at any point allowed on the same roads that riders will use so we have very specific roads they have to take to get to check points. If we simply give pins, google map may guide the support crew onto roads they are not allowed to use. If you however have GPS software on your phone that can import a GPX file, you are welcome to use that. 

 

Download an app called mapmyride. You can then upload the GPX on your computer on as a route on mapmyride.com and can then open and follow the route on the app on your phone.

[Pall Catt]

Will GPS on Phone(Iphone) be adequate? As I do not have GPS cycling computer that can receive route information.

 

You can get a free app called mapmyride. You can then upload the GPX on your computer as a route on mapmyride.com and can then open and follow the route on the app on your phone.

[Eveza]

14 entries still available? Is that 14 team entries or space left for 14 people?

That is for 14 people but at this point it is only 6 still. We will consider increasing the limit as soon as we get confirmation from the starting and finishing venues regarding extra space allocated to accommodate more riders.

Edited November 16, 2016 by Eveza

[EmptyB]

That is for 14 people but at this point it is only 6 still. We will consider increasing the limit as soon as we get conformation from the starting and finishing venues regarding extra space allocated to accommodate more riders.

Thanks Eveza but I have actually subsequently entered so all good....

[Warthog]

Man!!! this looks lekker!!!! I wish.... but will have to wait for 2018 edition...

[Eveza]

Tented accommodation at the race finish at the Tonteldoos Highlands Festival will soon be available for riders and support crews to book. This means you can take a nice rest after your ride and then enjoy the festival party on Saturday night and only leave on Sunday morning, 

https://www.facebook.com/804740766338542/photos/gm.1429052123789984/994244964054787/?type=3&theater

[2 X 2]

Cheese, search for an App called GPX Viewer.  i used it with the previous race, it works fine

[bees]

Hi there

Is there still any entries left for this event?

[Gringo]

Hi Guys,

 

So in a moment of madness, I entered  I believe entries are closed now and there will roughly 250 riders taking part. Should we maybe get hubber names of who is doing this race?

 

Gringo (+2 other riders)

[awesme]

awesme + 1

 

G

[Gringo]

Gringo +2 

awesme + 1

[EmptyB]

EmptyB + 1