[Event] 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour - Argus

[Man with no name]

Two of my development riders lost their homes last night in the Hout Bay fire, but are adamant they want to race tomorrow. One of them is starting in & and have a real chance of a sub 3. They barely slept last night and have no food. Managed to get a couple of basics from Checkers

 

We scrambled this morning and managed to get gear together to get them on the road tomorrow morning.

 

These guys have a lot courage. True warriors.

 

 

In the second picture is Yibenathi, who is the & rider mentioned above.

 

[Belgian biker]

I did a short ride to warm up this morning. I went up Kloof Nek Rd. Honestly, I walked more then I rode there, that is such a tough climb! Is Chappies just as steep? Then I have to start worrying.... although I must say, I stay in Tamboerskloof so there was no warm up, just straight up Kloof Nek for 3 km.

 

Went down Kloof Nek on the other side, and back to town along the promenade. So many cyclists out, great atmosphere!

[Belgian biker]

@man with no name,

What a tragedy, and much respect for you and your riders!

 

Table Mountain looks foggy from the city but I thought it was smog. Must be smoke from the fires

[dev null]

I did a short ride to warm up this morning. I went up Kloof Nek Rd. Honestly, I walked more then I rode there, that is such a tough climb! Is Chappies just as steep? Then I have to start worrying.... although I must say, I stay in Tamboerskloof so there was no warm up, just straight up Kloof Nek for 3 km.

 

Went down Kloof Nek on the other side, and back to town along the promenade. So many cyclists out, great atmosphere!

 

No, Chappies not nearly as steep. maybe closer to Edinburgh drive, which is less than a km. I am more worried about the crosswinds going down Chappies.

Edited March 11, 2017 by Moridin

[carbon29er]

For tomorrow, we ride, Mamil

 

 

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I see you are taking extra food for Man with no Name's riders too....

['Dale]

I see you are taking extra food for Man with no Name's riders too....

Hehehe

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[Breezer]

The expo was more difficult for me this year, with my missus doing her first. She must have stopped at each cycling kit stand for 10 minutes. She is not much of a clothing shopper, but put her in a sports goods shop, and all hell breaks loose. She has a cycling top fetish.

Hulle het almal daai probleem. My vrou het 3 jaar laas fiets gery, maar koop elke jaar by die expo n fiets hemp

[Belgian biker]

No, Chappies not nearly as steep. maybe closer to Edinburgh drive, which is less than a km. I am more worried about the crosswinds going down Chappies.

Pfew!! I did Edinburgh drive last time (fire ride) and that went pretty smooth

[dev null]

I am nervous about this wind for tomorrow. The windiest Argus I rode so far was 2014, where the wind picked up in the afternoon only (I started at 9h36 then). Tomorrow is a whole new ball game for me.

Edited March 11, 2017 by Moridin

[Bloukrans]

Eish just saw footage of fire in Hout Bay.

 

Trust no more loss of lives.

 

Hopefully it does not affect the route tomorrow.

 

I trust residents dont decide now to protest / block the roads for housing while disrupting the Argus????.

[B-eezy]

Eish just saw footage of fire in Hout Bay.

 

Trust no more loss of lives.

 

Hopefully it does not affect the route tomorrow.

 

I trust residents dont decide now to protest / block the roads for housing while disrupting the Argus.

Seriously???

[Bloukrans]

Seriously???

Anything is possible☺

[funnyman]

Anything is possible☺

I think you misunderstood...

[LeoKnight]

message from the cycle tour

 

 

[Belgian biker]

Aargh!! Hubby thinks they're mainly posting this for insurance reasons. I' ll definitely start, we'll see how it goes along the way....

[Brent]

 

 

"We believe wind conditions will not be as strong as in 2009, but they will nevertheless be severe".

 

  And it sure was bad that year

Edited March 11, 2017 by Btus