[Event] 2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour - Argus

[leaboy]

Windguru turning slightly more optimistic w.r.t. wind, but Africaweather says it's gonna howl.

 

wind is inevitable, it's how windy it's gonna be is the question 

[J∆kk∆ls]

For those wondering about the wind...it is going to blow. There will be no miracles on the day. It is going to huff and puff and blow your house down. Fortunately with that out the way it won't be so bad if you work with your group. Take turns up front and enjoy the view.

[carbon29er]

just out of curiosity :

 

Will e bikes be allowed on the CTCT?

No. But how will they know?

[Breezer]

Got my best seeding ever and no time to train. I will start further back with a friend in 1c on my mtb. Who can I expect to see there?

[Mongoose!]

No. But how will they know?

Don't think the auntie at the starting gate will allow entrance either...haha

[brennans]

Don't think the auntie at the starting gate will allow entrance either...haha

 

Will the auntie at the gate even know what a E Bike is ??

[urbanroyal]

I don't mind the wind....it's the heat that gets me....so a cool windy day...should be a lekker ride...????

[Boerklong]

Did somebody say POMP? POMP WAT?

[dev null]

Windguru has changed their predictions to a Southerly. I usually trust WindGuru's wind predictions, even though their temperature is sometimes off.

 

Be glad it is not Thursday's prediction.

Edited March 7, 2017 by Moridin

[Belgian biker]

Southerly is good, no? tailwind for the second half!

[Belgian biker]

my starting time is 8.18. I thought of arriving around 7.30. Is that early enough?

[Jaco Steyn]

my starting time is 8.18. I thought of arriving around 7.30. Is that early enough?

My personal opinion is that is a bit late. Things tend get very hectic at the starting chute, so I always try to get there at least 2 hours before my start.

[DJR]

my starting time is 8.18. I thought of arriving around 7.30. Is that early enough?

Agree with Jaco. It gets a bit crowded at that time with thousands who are meant to start later, blocking the entrances to the starting chutes. They will then slow you down and stress you out. Go at lease 1.5 hrs before your starting time to make it smooth and get into the front half of your starting block.. 

Edited March 8, 2017 by DJR

[Long Wheel Base]

my starting time is 8.18. I thought of arriving around 7.30. Is that early enough?

Definitely too late. Don't worry about standing around for hours getting bored. We are a friendly bunch of people when its just cyclists standing around together. All have a common interest. It's just when we have to deal with motorists that we not friendly......

There is music, people chatting, an awesome vibe and toilets nearby. So get there a bit earlier and make new friends.

[Jase619]

Definitely too late. Don't worry about standing around for hours getting bored. We are a friendly bunch of people when its just cyclists standing around together. All have a common interest. It's just when we have to deal with motorists that we not friendly......

There is music, people chatting, an awesome vibe and toilets nearby. So get there a bit earlier and make new friends.

 

Plus the toilet line is longer than most Home Affairs lines, so if you need to go it takes a while. . .

[Long Wheel Base]

Plus the toilet line is longer than most Home Affairs lines, so if you need to go it takes a while. . .

LOL good comparison. I attempted that que on Friday and Saturday. Lets just say my passport is still expired and my baby still doesn't have one. I can't stand waiting in que's.

Luckily in my start pen the last few years there has been virtually zero que. I think we only 30 tandems.