DJR Posted March 6, 2017 Share Why is SE worse than SW? SE is usually stronger and can keep blowing for days without a break. Belgian biker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian biker Posted March 6, 2017 Share Interesting. Ach, we'll see. I'm not interested in setting any records, just having a fun day out. And any day on a bike is a fun day, right?! DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyRide Posted March 6, 2017 Share SE usually blows from early, may die down later but not always and is mostly a hot wind. Also stonger than SW. SW usually comes up later (towards midday) and is cooler. Belgian biker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted March 6, 2017 Share Why is SE worse than SW? Gusts. And usually stronger. BTW, prediction is getting milder. Might not be so bad after all. My hat is in danger again. Sigh. Edited March 6, 2017 by Moridin Mongoose! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted March 7, 2017 Share ?Does anyone offhand know the procedure for collection of my race pack by someone else...(arriving CTN late Sat after long flight....)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted March 7, 2017 Share ?Does anyone offhand know the procedure for collection of my race pack by someone else...(arriving CTN late Sat after long flight....)?what group you riding in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted March 7, 2017 Share what group you riding in?6J...my daughter is also riding and I want her to pick up my pack.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted March 7, 2017 Share ok. i think you just write a letter giving her permission. also give her your ride number gadget thingy that you need to get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted March 7, 2017 Share ?Does anyone offhand know the procedure for collection of my race pack by someone else...(arriving CTN late Sat after long flight....)? As Slow one said. Letter of permission (not that the even look at it) and your Racetec chip, which is your "access card" to the Expo.Chip will be scanned, racepack will be collected from table and handed over, and off she goes. capediver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capediver Posted March 7, 2017 Share As Slow one said. Letter of permission (not that the even look at it) and your Racetec chip, which is your "access card" to the Expo.Chip will be scanned, racepack will be collected from table and handed over, and off she goes. Cool, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted March 7, 2017 Share what !! so he believes some wannabe oke, but not the slow oke ? well that's just toilet. diver can go dive in a toilet. DJR, Bat and Wannabe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike89 Posted March 7, 2017 Share This will be my first cycle tour, any advice/tips/warnings ? DJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedToWin Posted March 7, 2017 Share This will be my first cycle tour, any advice/tips/warnings ? Don't do anything you didn't do in training.Have fun. Mike89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted March 7, 2017 Share This will be my first cycle tour, any advice/tips/warnings ? Don't buy new supplements and gadgets at the Expo, and try them out on raceday. There, I got that one in before anyone else.... Bat, billygoat0523, carbon29er and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted March 7, 2017 Share 6J...my daughter is also riding and I want her to pick up my pack.... ok. i think you just write a letter giving her permission. also give her your ride number gadget thingy that you need to get in. As Slow one said. Letter of permission (not that the even look at it) and your Racetec chip, which is your "access card" to the Expo.Chip will be scanned, racepack will be collected from table and handed over, and off she goes. From my experience just turn up and ask for the relevant number. I have never had a problem collecting multiple packs on behalf of my one mate. They do make a fuss about procedure but, hey, this is Africa and no one adheres to procedures if you smile and ask nicely. Guess I'll find out on Thursday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetplant Posted March 7, 2017 Share This will be my first cycle tour, any advice/tips/warnings ? Same boat as Mike89, it is my first CTCT. Assume it is like most of the races in the early seeded groups?You try to hang on as long as possible with the front guys, stay out of the wind where possible, until you get popped on a climb. Then you make sure you link up with fellow riders to combat the wind until you see the finish. Two decent climbs towards the end of the coarse, so you leave a couple of matches to make sure you ride them out? O ja, enjoy the scenery and "wildlife" Edited March 7, 2017 by Rookie85 Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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