Long Wheel Base Posted August 30, 2016 Share Where does one acquire a "decent box"? LBS?You can but I found those to not be as good as the one I got from a car windscreen place. I was needing a bigger box for the tandem and went passed my local PG and found a big box from a lexus windscreen. The cardboard is A LOT thicker than a "normal" box. It was also big enough for the tandem with the wheels off. They did have smaller boxes and they all seemed much better quality than the box at a LBS. I have actually been using the box for a few years now. They never charged me for the box but maybe nowadays they charge? HBO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted August 30, 2016 Share You can but I found those to not be as good as the one I got from a car windscreen place. I was needing a bigger box for the tandem and went passed my local PG and found a big box from a lexus windscreen. The cardboard is A LOT thicker than a "normal" box. It was also big enough for the tandem with the wheels off. They did have smaller boxes and they all seemed much better quality than the box at a LBS. I have actually been using the box for a few years now. They never charged me for the box but maybe nowadays they charge?Awesome tip! I need to have a crack fixed on the windscreen, so will need to stop there anyway.Thanks Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBO Posted August 30, 2016 Share Paid. Â Any advice on the best way to get your bike down to the race from GP? Â I plan to use Kulula for the flight down but I cringe when I think about how those baggage handlers will abuse a bike.. I use Cycle House in Pta North to transport my bike. Get my bike at the expo and drop it at the finish line. No problems and they take good care of the bike. HannesB and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowone Posted August 30, 2016 Share Just add all your sons to your entry when you pay for it.  That is what I did. Went through fine. See this from the mail I got:Thanksi did that .. went thru fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted August 30, 2016 Share Paid. Any advice on the best way to get your bike down to the race from GP? I plan to use Kulula for the flight down but I cringe when I think about how those baggage handlers will abuse a bike..  If your bike is insured, no worries, may even get an upgrade! If you are discovery, book your ticket after 10 Sept, meet your vitality goals and get the flight for free Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted August 30, 2016 Share I use Cycle House in Pta North to transport my bike. Get my bike at the expo and drop it at the finish line. No problems and they take good care of the bike.Cool, thanks for the reference. Typically how long in advance do you need to reserve a spot with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooryder Posted August 30, 2016 Share For those left in the cold not to worry. Come February the classifieds will be flooded with unwanted entries and chances are you might pick up a race number at half price from desperate sellers. Mine is paid, booked, confirmed and now to decide if I should embark on that overdue epic road trip down south or take the green aerie... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted August 30, 2016 Share If your bike is insured, no worries, may even get an upgrade! If you are discovery, book your ticket after 10 Sept, meet your vitality goals and get the flight for free Thats great, I almost forgot about the free flights thing, probably because it has due since January so my mind just put it in the "not gonna happen" box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted August 30, 2016 Share Thats great, I almost forgot about the free flights thing, probably because it has due since January so my mind just put it in the "not gonna happen" box. Amen.  They are very fast to deactivate things, like PnP points multiplier, building warehouse discount, but when adding features.... HBO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanroyal Posted August 30, 2016 Share did you get this mail  We are pleased to advise that your entry application for the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2017 has been successful. Congratulations!Please click here to access the entry process, this will allow you to complete and pay for your entry. This opportunity to enter is not transferable.So no mail my side....but if I enter my details....in this link...it takes me all the way to where I enter my CC. ..obviously not gonna pay...as I might not have a valid entry....so how long more is this waiting gonna go on....I'm gonna give it till the 2nd September. ...seeing payment closes on the 5th. .???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Posted August 30, 2016 Share Paid. Any advice on the best way to get your bike down to the race from GP? I plan to use Kulula for the flight down but I cringe when I think about how those baggage handlers will abuse a bike.. Try this - probably a bit more expensive than flying the bike, but takes away the hassle of squeezing the box in a rental and just drop of the bike after the ride www.bicycletransport.co.za for more info.Joggie Rautenbach082 446 5141joggie@bicycletransport.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfdoesyn Posted August 30, 2016 Share Paid and confirmed. Â Time to get my lazy ass into training mode. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloukrans Posted August 30, 2016 Share Paid and confirmed.  Time to get my lazy ass into training mode. Same here ...and worry about the wind on the day Halfdoesyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantc Posted August 30, 2016 Share Received my confirmation mail.Payment done. Gonna be my first one since 1993  Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfdoesyn Posted August 30, 2016 Share Same here ...and worry about the wind on the day If it is anything like this year's wind, I'll take it in a heartbeat. Bloukrans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FootballingCyclist Posted August 30, 2016 Share Where does one acquire a "decent box"? LBS?our government has plenty... Also maybe use our sports minister... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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