2017 Cape Town Cycle Tour entry applications open on Wednesday

[Nick]

The Cape Town Cycle Tour is turning 40 in 2017! We are excited to commemorate this massive milestone in the history of SA’s most iconic cycling event and you can be a part of it.

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[rock]

R510???

 

and I bet the route will be the same as last time

[Gonduir]

With the same water stops and the same amount of papers in the goodie bag

 

Seems rather expensive for me this year. Last year i said to myself that i wouldn't enter because it was super expensive, this year its even more crazy.

[G e r h a r d Odendaal]

You have to wonder if this is still worth it

[ThaStig]

Is it only me, but I think the PPA misrepresented the procedure when requesting our membership renewal.

"PPA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2015-2016

 

Your PPA membership fees are due on 1 July 2015. Paid-up PPA members will again be given the chance to enter the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour before entries open for the general public. Make sure you are on the ‘paid-up PPA members’ database’ and pay your subs during July to get your invite to enter the 2016 Cycle Tour early.

It did not mention anything about club 21 or more than 21 races.

I would like comment please

[Boerklong]

The problem is that if you dont pay R510 someone else will. It's too expensive, but I will probably end up paying that.

[Pure Savage]

Its  only R480 for PPA riders What a deal. And there is beer at the end.

[Icycling]

Is it only me, but I think the PPA misrepresented the procedure when requesting our membership renewal.

"PPA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2015-2016

 

Your PPA membership fees are due on 1 July 2015. Paid-up PPA members will again be given the chance to enter the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour before entries open for the general public. Make sure you are on the ‘paid-up PPA members’ database’ and pay your subs during July to get your invite to enter the 2016 Cycle Tour early.

It did not mention anything about club 21 or more than 21 races.

I would like comment please

So PPA membership is dropping (not surprised, as there ROAD members, get a very short end of a stick) - so they send misleading emails using the Cape Town Cycle Tour (a ROAD event) to get members to join.

 

They spend money on MTB events consistently and not nearly enough money on ROAD funrides, thus the massive drop off of road funrides and ZERO leagues for the past year. Well that my opinion and thus I did not renew my PPA membership this year after been a member for 30 plus years.

 

[Pure Savage]

Is it only me, but I think the PPA misrepresented the procedure when requesting our membership renewal.

"PPA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2015-2016

 

Your PPA membership fees are due on 1 July 2015. Paid-up PPA members will again be given the chance to enter the 2016 Cape Town Cycle Tour before entries open for the general public. Make sure you are on the ‘paid-up PPA members’ database’ and pay your subs during July to get your invite to enter the 2016 Cycle Tour early.

It did not mention anything about club 21 or more than 21 races.

I would like comment please

PPA members do not go into the lottery, you get a guaranteed ticker when the 5 days closes.

[Capri Wheeler]

With the new raffle entry system - does a CSA racing license guarantee one an entry?

[Pure Savage]

So PPA membership is dropping (not surprised, as there ROAD members, get a very short end of a stick) - so they send misleading emails using the Cape Town Cycle Tour (a ROAD event) to get members to join.

 

They spend money on MTB events consistently and not nearly enough money on ROAD funrides, thus the massive drop off of road funrides and ZERO leagues for the past year. Well that my opinion and thus I did not renew my PPA membership this year after been a member for 30 plus years.

 

 

Well the PPA One tonner was only R150 for PPA members, when last did you see that value I

[Icycling]

Well the PPA One tonner was only R150 for PPA members, when last did you see that value I

I only put the Cape Town Cycle tour entry in my one thread to show NO membership discount. I think R510 for full closed road round he Cape Town cycle tour route is very well priced. Other events round the world of this nature would attached a far higher price tag.

 

To pay R150 for a coke on non closed roads and been told by Think bike marshals for 160km to to stay left - I can go ride my bike alone and have lunch!!

Edited August 15, 2016 by Icycling

[DJR]

.................... I think R510 for full closed road round he Cape Town cycle tour route is very well priced. Other events round the world of this nature would attached a far higher price tag..................

This is how I also feel!

[porqui]

You have to wonder if this is still worth it

 

You don't have to wonder. It is not worth it.

 

Less of everything - even straw bales.

 

I keep on doing it because I have done so many (consecutive)

[Veebee]

Hmmmm, maybe Discovery will pay for my flights...

[J∆kk∆ls]

I will keep doing what I love. I sure love to ride this tour!